Politics Apr 01 WATCH: Senate hearing examines whether to allow schools to serve whole milk By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Jan 07 New dietary guidelines come down hard on added sugars WASHINGTON — Some Americans may not have to cut back on eggs and salt as much as they once thought and eating lean meat is still OK. But watch the added sugars, especially the sugary drinks. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Health Feb 20 New diet guidelines: Drop the sugary drinks; coffee and eggs are OK WASHINGTON — An extra cup or two of coffee may be OK after all. More eggs, too. But you definitely need to drink less sugary soda. And, as always, don't forget your vegetables. Recommendations Thursday from a government advisory committee… By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Health Feb 11 Death of the bake sale: New rules mean healthier fundraisers WASHINGTON — When it comes to school fundraisers, bake sale tables loaded with sugary goodies are out. Fun runs, auctions and sales of healthier treats are in. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Nation Jan 08 Twitter chat: Is sustainability part of a balanced diet? Some of the nation’s top nutrition experts may be urging Americans to consider more than calories when making their dietary resolutions for 2015 and beyond. By Nora Daly
Jan 08 5 things to know about upcoming U.S. dietary guidelines By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press You've heard it before: Eat fewer calories, more fruits and more vegetables. Those recurring themes as well as some new advice about sugar, salt, meat and caffeine could be part of the government's upcoming dietary guidelines for healthy eating. Continue reading