Food Policy and Disparities
Americans in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have higher mortality
January 17, 2020
Higher risk of all-cause and cardiometabolic mortality, particularly related to diabetes, found among federal food-purchasing assistance program participants compared to nonparticipants
Cost-Effectiveness of Salt Reduction
January 11, 2017
National salt reduction strategy is cost-effective ‘best buy’ for 183 countries worldwide.
A Call to Action
August 29, 2017
The first global analysis of complementary foods marketed in lower-income countries highlights the need for basic quality assurance services to improve nutritional consistency and reduce childhood malnutrition.
Shaping the Global Nutrition Agenda
August 29, 2017
Friedman students tasked to represent views of North America in a global dialogue in Rome: Young scientists actively involved in UN priority-setting around the global actions needed to achieve healthy diets and nutrition
4th Annual Symposium on Agriculture to Nutrition in Nepal
July 18, 2016
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Nutrition has launched the 4th Annual Agriculture to Nutrition Scientific Symposium in Kathmandu, Nepal: "Minding the Gaps Along the Agriculture-to-Nutrition Pathway." This symposium is a platform to share research findings, program evaluations, and evidence-based policy initiatives on multi-sectoral approaches to improve the nutrition and health of people in Nepal. 
A Dietary Report Card for Americans
August 26, 2016
A study by Dariush Mozaffarian and members of his research team published recently in JAMA suggests that Americans are adding more whole grains, nuts and seeds to their diets and cutting back on sodas and sugary drinks, but it is partially dependent on income.
Understanding Genetically Engineered Crops
May 26, 2016
In a new report, a group of nationally eminent scientists say that genetically modified foods are safe to eat, but they also note that it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between genetic engineering and conventional plant breeding and their impacts on health and the environment.
Smart Food Choices for Seniors
August 29, 2017
Eating right as an older adult takes a bit more effort. Even if you stay the same weight as you age, you have less lean muscle mass and your metabolism slows down, which means you need fewer calories than you once did. At the same time, your nutrient needs stay the same or even increase. Your body may have trouble absorbing certain nutrients, such as B12 and magnesium.
That’s why making every bite count is even more important for seniors. 
A Nutrition Policy Balancing Act
July 28, 2016
The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines, which focus on eating patterns more than individual foods, are stirring controversy among experts.
Is it perfect? No one seems to think so. But if you want a plan to gently nudge Americans away from the unhealthy way of eating we’re accustomed to, you could do worse than the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which were released on Jan. 7. 
Incentives for Healthy Eating
April 20, 2017
A little extra purchasing power at the grocery seems to help promote better diets for people on public assistance.
Very few of us eat enough fruits and vegetables, and for the more than 47 million Americans who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, that number is a bit smaller still.