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In the U.S. the year-end holidays are here, which not only makes it the season of joy and celebration, but also of butter as many Americans make batches of cookies and creamy comfort foods to celebrate.

Skipping breakfast leads to clear nutritional gaps among adults, study finds Those who skip breakfast are more likely to miss out on several key nutrients considered to be “dietary components of public health concern” by the USDA’s latest dietary guidelines compared to those who reported eating breakfast, according to an analysis of NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) data. Published in Proceedings of the Nutrition Society​​​ and s...

In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started requiring food manufacturers to list added sugars as well as total sugars, which can help consumers be more discerning when choosing products. However, many consumers are still confused by nutrition labels.  Consumers also can get a sense of a foods sugar content by scanning the ingredient list for alternative names, nutrition experts say.  Any of the following ingredients indicate a food has added sugar: agave nectar, brown sugar, cane ...

KXLY June 15, 2021 5:55 PM Matthew Kincanon Photo from Pexels COLUMBUS, Ohio — They say breakfast is most important meal of the day, and a recent study from Ohio State University suggests adults who skip it are missing out on important nutrients that are most abundant in morning meals. An analysis on more than 30,000 American adults showed that skipping breakfast made them miss out on calcium in milk, vitamin C in fruit, and fiber, vitamins and minerals found in forti...

Share this article Share this article DENVER, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As families and communities prepare for summer grilling season and celebratory gatherings again, U.S. cattle farmers and ranchers continue to work tirelessly to provide the best care for their cattle and land. Consumers should feel good about the beef on their grills, knowing that U.S. cattle production is the most environmentally sustainable in the world. Beef Sustainability Grilled Tenderloin with Sweet Onions Corn ...