Food/Nutrition
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soybeans, Oats, Agriculture Global, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, Ag Global Specialty Food, World Population,

Plant-based beverages with inputs such as oats, soybeans gaining traction | TheTop10News | Breaking world news, photos & videos.

Domestic plant-based dairy beverages have grown quickly in retail channels as local industry players vie to compete with international brands. At the end of September, Shanghai-based oat milk startup…

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition,

US nutritionists call for dietary guideline limits on saturated fat intake to be lifted

Leading nutrition scientists have called for an urgent rethink of the 2020 US dietary guidelines, to be published at the end of this year. In a letter to Congress, nutrition researchers and former members of the dietary guideline advisory committee (DGAC) have urged the departments of health and human services and agriculture to give “serious and immediate consideration” to lifting the cap placed on saturated fat intake. The letter concludes that “there is no strong scientific evidence that the current population-wide upper limits on commonly consumed saturated fats in the US will prevent cardiovascular disease or reduce mortality. A continued limit on these fats is not justified.” The conclusion runs counter to the prevailing view that consuming saturated fat raises low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increases …

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Research, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

The coronavirus pandemic: A threat to food security

For years, the Global Hunger Index has shown global advances in combating malnutrition. But the coronavirus pandemic could undo them, according to the latest report for German aid organization Welthungerhilfe.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

60% of Zimbabweans face food crisis by December: UN – Nehanda Radio

About 8 million (60 %) of the Zimbabwean population is facing serious food shortages by December due to continued droughts in the country and COVID-19 pandemic that has disrupted the informal sector.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/26/2020 SOURCE: www.greenbiz.com

These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health | Greenbiz

Young leaders from the 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 list see reasons for optimism if we take decisive action now.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Plant-Based/Animal Free,

10/25/2020 SOURCE: sharonpalmer.com

6 Delicious Plant-Based Dinners Under 500 Calories - Sharon Palmer, The Plant Powered Dietitian

These top 6 plant-based dinners are wholesome, balanced, and provide a full meal in under 500 calories. Your family is sure to love them!

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, World Hunger,

10/25/2020 SOURCE: www.cnn.com

54 million Americans are going hungry. Here's how you can make sure you eat

The economic fall out of the Covid-19 pandemic is driving up food insecurity across America. Here is how you can get help if you are facing food insecurity today.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Ag South America,

Latin America poised to lead the next 50 years in food systems and agrobiodiversity research

CGIAR centers make strong case for Latin America as the best place for investing in solutions to overcome challenges to global agriculture from climate change, pandemics and more.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, AgriBusiness,

Small Business Canning School – NEW DATES November 16 – 17, 2020

The University of Wisconsin Division of Extension will hold its final training November 16 and 17, 2020 for small businesses involved in canning sauces, pickle

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Why COVID-19-impacted World Food Day 2020 is the time to prioritize investments in food systems

World Food Day 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization, but celebrations this 16 October are muted due to the coronavirus. COVID-19’s multi-sectoral impact should have governments and development institutions rethink investments in food security, healthy diets, and building infrastructure that supports how...

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