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Monday, January 31, 2022

Registration open for Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives mental health workshops – WRBI Radio - Country 103.9 WRBI

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Untreated or ignored stress and mental health issues in rural areas impact the quality of life, economic development, and lives of farmers, the agriculture workforce, and rural families.

To raise awareness and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in the agriculture industry the Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives program was created by the Indiana Rural Health Association.

Twenty-three free, one-day insightful workshops with subject matter experts will be conducted in 2022.

Locally, a workshop is scheduled for July 6 in Osgood.

“Our rural communities are the backbone of our Indiana economy, and we can make them even stronger by supporting mental health and reducing stressors at home and in our communities,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture. “These workshops will give our farmers the resources to help their neighbors and their family members who may be struggling.”

The workshops aim to discuss the mental landscape in Indiana, highlight local resources, discuss telehealth options, and contain information about the Purdue Farm Stress Program. The Indiana Rural Health Association will also present training for the Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) program.

“We all know that farming is one of the most dangerous professions, and it is sadly also one of the most mentally taxing ones as well,” said Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “Our department was honored to be awarded this grant from USDA and we believe using these funds in partnership with the Indiana Rural Health Association and Purdue Extension will greatly impact thousands of Hoosiers, and work to decrease the stigmas around mental health in agriculture.”

The free workshops through the Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives program are open to the farming community, including agribusinesses and related service industries, the faith community, local leaders, and families.

“The suicide rates among farmers are six times higher than the national average,” said Kathy Walker, Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) program director for Healthy Minds – Healthy Lives. “Financial stress is always present, pressure to never lose the family farm is great, the work is physically and mentally stressful with long hours, social isolation and lack of confiding relationships.”

Each one-day workshop is limited to 35 people, so individuals interested in participating are encouraged to register early.

Stigma and other issues that discourage people from seeking help can result in higher suicide attempts and other mental health issues. These issues often are higher – even double – than in urban areas. Depression, suicide, and other mental health struggles often arise during the seasonal times of planting and harvesting when stress levels are also higher.

These workshops are part of a partnership with the Indiana Rural Health Association, Purdue Extension, and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). ISDA received a $500,000 grant from the National Institute for Food and Agriculture’s Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network in October 2021.

To register for a workshop please click here or visit indianaruralhealth.org. Registration opens 30 days prior to each event.

For additional information about the Healthy Minds – Healthy Lives QPR workshops, please contact Kathy Walker by email: [email protected] 

(Indiana State Department of Agriculture press release)

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LG Health's Food Farmacy pairs nutrition counseling with access to healthy food | Penn Today - Penn Today

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health’s Food Farmacy program combines one-on-one meetings with a registered dietitian and access to healthy food options. The program aims to improve health outcomes, nutrition-related knowledge and skills, and dietary habits among patients who are also experiencing food insecurity, or inability to access enough food to live an active, healthy life.

Dietician pointing to a handful of walnuts with a blood pressure cuff, paperwork, and a stethoscope on the table.

Food Farmacy program manager Laura Rodgers says food and nutrition play an important role in maintaining good health, managing and preventing diseases in patients who have conditions or situations that are responsive to changes in their diet.

“Our goal is to help patients implement healthy diet and lifestyle changes to improve their overall health, as well as manage and prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer,” Rodgers says. “Many of our patients have seen very promising results, including weight loss and reductions in body mass index and blood pressure.”

The Food Farmacy team works closely with patients’ health care providers, as well as local food pantry partners. Patients meet regularly with an LG Health registered dietitian at a food pantry, where they receive nutrition counseling and “shop” the shelves for healthy food for themselves and their families. What’s more, there is no cost to the patient.

Elizabeth Doherty at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Family Medicine Buck often talks with her patients about changing their diet or eating habits to help improve their health. Even so, she says, many patients don’t know exactly what steps to take, and some are unable to access or afford healthy food, such as fresh fruits and vegetables or low-sodium options.

“Most lifestyle changes require more follow-up and discussion than we can usually provide in a routine office visit,” she says. “Being able to work one-on-one with a dietitian who can spend time with them and have that linked to providing healthy food is really powerful.”

The number of Americans experiencing food insecurity was declining for over a decade before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that number is now rising, and recently was projected to reach 10.2% in Lancaster County, according to Feeding America. Food security isn’t just about having enough food, Rodgers says. People also need access to healthy foods that support their individual dietary needs.

This story is by Mary Beth Budnyk. Read more at Penn Medicine News.

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

COLUMN: Strough 7th grade Family and Consumer Science class learn about nutrition and food preparation - Rome Sentinel

Seventh graders in Ms. Jacobs-Mijolovic’s classroom at Strough Middle School made smoothies on January 19.

This is all part of the Family and Consumer Science class that covers nutrition and food preparation. Along the way they learn about the MyPlate guidelines and healthy food choices. In learning these, students also made posters of the "Six Essential Nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water."

During the year the students have also made cookies, cake, and breads.

Family and consumer sciences education has roots in both academic and career and technical education and reaches beyond the educational system into the community as it focuses on the needs of individuals and families.

“Some of the topics we cover in 7th grade include interpersonal relationships, effective communication, family dynamics, child development, nutrition, food preparation, and resource management,” said Jacobs-Mijolovic. Family and Consumer Sciences education empowers individuals and families across the lifespan to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society.

The unique focus is on families, work, and their inter-relationships.

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COLUMN: Strough 7th grade Family and Consumer Science class learn about nutrition and food preparation - Rome Sentinel

Seventh graders in Ms. Jacobs-Mijolovic’s classroom at Strough Middle School made smoothies on January 19.

This is all part of the Family and Consumer Science class that covers nutrition and food preparation. Along the way they learn about the MyPlate guidelines and healthy food choices. In learning these, students also made posters of the "Six Essential Nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water."

During the year the students have also made cookies, cake, and breads.

Family and consumer sciences education has roots in both academic and career and technical education and reaches beyond the educational system into the community as it focuses on the needs of individuals and families.

“Some of the topics we cover in 7th grade include interpersonal relationships, effective communication, family dynamics, child development, nutrition, food preparation, and resource management,” said Jacobs-Mijolovic. Family and Consumer Sciences education empowers individuals and families across the lifespan to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society.

The unique focus is on families, work, and their inter-relationships.

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Saturday, January 29, 2022

$19.2 million grant will fund new nutrition research in Kannapolis - Salisbury Post - Salisbury Post

KANNAPOLIS — With a newly awarded $19.2 million grant, a consortium of researchers at the N.C. Research Campus will use cutting-edge analytical techniques to examine how and why people’s bodies respond to different diets.

The $19.2 million grant is for five years and primarily involves researchers at the Kannapolis campus. The grant is part of a larger pot of $170 million awarded by the National Institutes of Health. A major goal, said lead researcher Susan Jenkins Sumner, will be to develop insights into how to personalize nutrition. The research will aid in the development of algorithms about food and dietary patterns, she said.

The dollar amount is large, but that’s not what Sumner is more excited about.

“It’s enough money to bring us all together,” she said.

Study participants will receive meal challenges or consume different kinds of diets — fast food isn’t likely to be an option — and the 12 researchers working on the study led by Sumner will collect saliva or urine samples to explore questions such as why people’s bodies respond differently. Sumner will draw on people who live in or near Kannapolis, which could be anywhere from China Grove to Mt. Pleasant.

“My family comes from the Stanly, Rowan, Montgomery, and Cabarrus counties of North Carolina for many generations, so I am particularly excited about the opportunity for my own laboratory and the NRI to serve and engage our community in ways that will help to improve nutrition for future generations in North Carolina,” Sumner said. “We know that individuals respond differently to dietary intake, and our center will use advanced technologies to reveal new biomarkers of dietary intake and determine links between an individual’s response to dietary intake and health.”

Officially, the grant will create the Metabolomics and Clinical Assays Center. Like Sumner, a professor for the University of North Carolina Nutrition Research Institute, most of those working on the project will be from UNC. There also will be researchers from N.C. State University, Duke University and UNC Charlotte. The award exemplifies the value of collaboration across public and private universities within North Carolina, a news release said.

“We’re really excited about receiving this significant award because it takes a huge effort from investigators of many of the North Carolina universities to perform the clinical assays. That’s why the award is so big,” Sumner said.

Sumner said the grant is exactly what the N.C. Research Campus was formed to do — to bring leading investigators from North Carolina universities together to work on nutrition research.

In addition to the grant for Sumner’s team, UNC-Chapel Hill’s Elizabeth Mayer-Davis also received a grant as part of the $170 million. Mayer-Davis’ grant will fund the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Clinical Center.

Another 12 clinics and centers across the country also received funding as part of the $170 million. The larger effort — The Nutrition for Precision Health powered by the All of Us Research Program — will recruit a diverse pool of 10,000 people to help inform more personalized nutrition recommendations, a news release said.

In addition to Sumner, the full list of researchers helping with the Kannapolis-based project include:

• Yuanyuan Li, assistant professor, UNC Nutrition Research Institute, N.C. Research Campus
• Blake Rushing, assistant professor, UNC Nutrition Research Institute, N.C. Research Campus
• Katie Meyer, assistant professor, UNC Nutrition Research Institute, N.C. Research Campus
• Susan McRitchie, program manager, UNC Nutrition Research Institute, N.C. Research Campus
• Steven Cotten, PhD, associate professor, UNC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and director of clinical assays, McLendon Laboratory, UNC-Chapel Hill
• Martin Kohlmeier, professor, UNC Nutrition Research Institute, N.C. Research Campus
• Colin Kay, professor, Plants for Human Health Institute, NC State University, N.C. Research Campus
• Christopher Newgard, professor and director, Sarah W. Stedman Nutrition and Metabolism Center and Duke Molecular Physiology Institute, Duke University Medical Center
• Olga Ilkayeva, Director, Duke Molecular Physiology Institute Metabolomics Core Laboratory, Duke University Medical Center
• Aleksandr Smirnov, assistant professor, College of Computing and Informatics, UNC Charlotte, N.C. Research Campus
• Xiuxia Du, professor, College of Computing and Informatics, UNC Charlotte, N.C. Research Campus

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New Findings on Online Food Labels 2022 - Greatist

Shopping online for groceries is oh-so-convenient (especially over the last 2 pandemic-riddled years). But did you know that when it comes to labeling, the items you order online may not be as regulated as the ones you buy in stores?

In a recent study, researchers at NYU and Tufts University looked at online grocery sales. They found that only one-third of products examined included the nutritional information required to appear on products in brick-and-mortar stores, such as food allergens and the percentage of juice in fruit drinks.

“At the same time, voluntary nutrition-related claims were more frequently and conspicuously displayed than the mandatory information — suggesting that in the absence of regulation, the information that is highlighted is not necessarily the most needed,” says Sean Cash, professor of global nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

Cash and team analyzed the standardized information panels of 10 packaged foods — including bread, cereals, and drinks — sold at 9 major online grocery retailers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that the labels on products sold in stores include Nutrition Facts, a list of ingredients, common food allergens, and, for fruit drinks, the percentage of juice.

Here’s what the researchers found for the products they looked at:

While the products are subject to the same regulation, Jennifer Pomeranz, an assistant professor of public health policy and management at NYU School of Global Public Health, says the online retailers are not subject to requirements to display products according to the regulations that apply to labels directly on the products.

This lack of information on food products comes with safety concerns for people who need to look out for allergens, sodium, or sugar.

“If potential allergens and/or inaccurate ingredients are listed, this may lead to someone consuming a potential ingredient they could have an allergic response to,” says Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, author of 2 Day Diabetes Diet.

“For people on medically prescribed diets, such as those with kidney disease or diabetes, it is important to understand the specific amounts of certain nutrients (for instance, grams of protein and carbohydrates, respectively),” Palinski-Wade says, “and not having access to that information can make it difficult for these consumers to select food products that match their needs.”

Cash adds that scientific reviews incorporating data “from many studies have shown that food labels do indeed make a difference at the population level, so not having this information undermines consumer health.”

About 45 percent of consumers increased online grocery shopping during the pandemic, with 30 percent shopping less in-store, according to a report published by sales and marketing agency Acosta in August 2021. However, regulations have lagged in speed.

“There is no clear regulation right now expressly requiring any entity to provide this information,” says Pomeranz.

The researchers note that three federal agencies have existing regulatory authority over food labeling, online sales and advertising, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) retailers — the FDA, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), respectively. They believe these agencies’ existing authorities can be leveraged to address gaps in labeling requirements in the online food retail environment.

“Online settings raise new questions regarding who is responsible for ensuring that consumers can access this information — manufacturers have to put this information on food packaging, but right now there is no requirement that it be displayed in a particular way in online retail,” says Cash.

If people want to see the regulations change, he says, they can reach out to legislators.

“Our analysis shows that three agencies — the FDA, FTC, and USDA — already have authority that could require or compel online retailers to provide more consistent information. Congress could also directly require changes through new legislation. For example, a bill introduced by Rep. Pallone (NJ) and others last year included a provision to do just that,” says Cash.

While you wait for regulations to change, if you want to buy a food product online and its label is missing information you’re interested in, Palinski-Wade says to visit the manufacturer’s website to access the most accurate information on that product.

Moreover, Cash says to let online retailers know that you can’t easily find label information.

“[There’s] great potential for online platforms to actually be a place where consumers can be better-informed, but right now we’re missing that opportunity by regulating our 21st-century marketplaces with rules designed for the last century,” he says.

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Mainers invited to join Healthy Living for ME's February workshops - Bangor Daily News

Healthy Living for ME has announced the organization’s February schedule of workshops for Mainers. Available statewide, with in-person, virtual, and telephonic options, the workshops address a variety of health needs such as diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, and many other chronic or ongoing conditions. The workshops are free and low-cost and are open to adult Mainers of all ages.

“Participating in one of Healthy Living for ME’s workshops can be a great way for people to add education, activity, and even socialization to their winter. With virtual and phone options available, people in every corner of Maine have the opportunity to join our workshops,” said Katherine Mills, Healthy Living for ME program coordinator. “We’re always happy to speak with Mainers and answer any questions – just give us a call or email us if you’d like more information or to register for a workshop.”

Many of Healthy Living for ME’s workshops are free to the participant, while others have a low cost. For virtual workshops, participants who do not have the necessary technology may be eligible to borrow an iPad from Healthy Living for ME in order to participate. 

The workshops that Healthy Living for ME has starting up in February are:

  • Better Health Now with Pain is conducted over the phone. The February session is scheduled to begin on Feb. 1. Participants in this workshop receive a toolkit in the mail and work with a leader either by themselves or in small groups. Topics covered include pacing and planning, medication management, and the Moving Easy Program.
  • Living Well for Better Health will have three sessions available. All will be held virtually with weekly classes; the first begins on Wednesday, Feb. 2, the second begins on Tuesday, Feb. 15, and the third begins on Thursday, Feb. 24. The workshop helps participants deal with ongoing conditions such as diabetes, COPD, arthritis, and high blood pressure. Topics covered include: handling frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; and evaluating new treatments.
  • Tai Chi for Health and Balance will have two sessions available. The first will be held in-person at SeniorsPlus in Lewiston on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 8 and the second will be held virtually on Mondays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 28. This workshop is focused on practicing Tai Chi, which can help you improve balance and health as well as relieve pain.
  • Living Well with Chronic Pain will be held virtually on Tuesdays from Feb. 8 through March 15. This workshop is designed for people who are dealing with persistent pain such as back pain, post-surgical pain, headaches, and other ongoing pain. Topics covered include: dealing with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and evaluating new treatments.
  • Better Health Now is conducted over the phone. The February session is scheduled to begin on Feb. 9. Participants in this workshop receive a toolkit in the mail and work with a leader either by themselves or in small groups. Topics covered include: Dealing with frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation; appropriate exercise; appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; and evaluating new treatments.
  • The National Diabetes Prevention Program is conducted virtually and will begin on Feb. 22. This is not a diet or exercise class, but a program led by a certified lifestyle coach that provides free health coaching to reduce a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn to apply practical strategies to stay motivated, manage stress, prepare food, and avoid negative thoughts. Participants attend 16 weekly sessions followed by every other week sessions for the remainder of the year-long program. Additionally, our Registered Dietician will be available to support participants of the program.

Registration is required for these workshops. Please contact Healthy Living for ME at 1-800-620-6036 or info@healthylivingforme.org for more information and to register. You can also register via our website, www.healthylivingforme.org. 

Healthy Living for ME also welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. Our evidence-based programming can help patients manage and prevent conditions before they become more serious or result in emergency situations.

To learn more about these and other workshops offered by Healthy Living for ME, visit www.healthylivingforme.org. 

Healthy Living for ME is a statewide network of local organizations, health systems and volunteers that work together to empower individuals to take control of their health. Through tailored services, we provide free and low-cost options that are personalized to focus on the entire individual rather than a single condition to improve overall quality of life.

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

FCC unanimously approves 'nutrition labels' for broadband services - The Verge

Understanding your broadband speeds could be just as simple as reading the nutrition label on the back of the food you buy at the grocery store as soon as the end of this year.

The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to press forward on a new plan that would require internet providers, like Comcast and Verizon, to offer new labels disclosing an internet plan’s price, speed, data allowances, including introductory rates and later price hikes, as well as network management practices, like throttling, at the point of sale. This allows for greater transparency into market rates and could lead to lower prices down the line.

“Access to accurate, simple-to-understand information about broadband Internet access services helps consumers make informed choices and is central to a well-functioning marketplace,” the FCC said in a press release on Thursday.

Last summer, President Biden signed an executive order to promote competition across markets, including telecommunications and internet service. The order required the FCC to institute new rules aimed at giving internet subscribers more choices and better broadband internet service. The agency acted on this order on Thursday, kicking off a commenting process before the rules are required to go into effect by November 15th.

“The ‘nutrition labels’ we seek comment on today will help households compare prices and service offerings, making it easier for them to find the right package and the best deal,” Democratic Commissioner Geoffrey Starks said in a statement on Thursday. “Arming consumers with better information will also promote greater innovation, more competition, and lower prices for broadband—wins for the entire broadband ecosystem.”

Broadband “nutrition labels” aren’t a new idea. The labels were first introduced during the last year of the Obama administration but failed to take off under Trump. For years, consumers have complained about sudden price hikes and surprise fees, and these labels would force providers to be more transparent with these changes.

The NCTA, a trade group for broadband providers, previously endorsed the labels concept in 2016. In a statement this week, the organization said, “Cable operators are committed to providing consumers with relevant information about broadband services.”

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JCCS Nutrition Services - San Diego County Office of Education

Community Schools / Escuelas de Comunidad

As of July 1, 2021, all JCCS Community Schools will be open for in-person learning. All students who come to a JCCS Community School site will have access to their school breakfast and lunch meals. Because of this, we will be discontinuing our 5-Day Meal pick-up sites schedules and home deliveries.

We will continue to make available to our JCCS families the emergency food boxes at all JCCS Community Schools. Please feel free to come in during your school operating hours if you want to pick up one while you are enrolling your children for school.

A partir del 1 de Julio del 2021, todas las escuelas comunitarias de JCCS abrirán para Aprendizaje En-Persona. Todos los estudiantes que asistan a una escuela comunitaria de JCCS tendrán acceso a sus comidas de desayuno y lunch. Debido a esto, descontinuaremos la distribución y entrega de los paquetes de comida de 5-Dias.

Seguiremos haciendo disponibles a nuestras familias de JCCS, las cajas de comida de emergencia en todos los planteles de las escuelas de comunidad de JCCS. Si gusta recibir una, por favor venga a su respectiva escuela durante las horas de operación mientras inscribe a sus hijos.

Other Food Distribution Sites (Public) / Otros Sitios de Entrega de Alimentos (Públicos)

SDCOE Comstock Location

Emergency food boxes will be distributed every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. or until supplies last at the SDCOE Comstock St. location (2202 Comstock St., San Diego, 92111). Enter the location via Kelly Street heading west down the hill to the back gate. These food boxes will consist of non-perishable food items that can be made into meals or snacks. (One box per car or walkup)

Plantel Comstock de SDCOE

Se distribuirán cajas con comida de emergencia cada miércoles de 1 a 3 p.m. o hasta agotar cantidades en el plantel de SDCOE en la calle Comstock (2202 Comstock St., San Diego, 92111).  La entrada es por la calle Kelly, dirección oeste, al bajar la colina entrar por la reja de atrás.  Estas cajas contienen alimentos no perecederos que pueden usarse como ingredientes para comidas o refrigerios. (Una caja por vehículo o grupo que llegue a pie)

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Coming: "Nutrition labels" for internet service - Axios

The FCC will vote Thursday on a proposal to make companies cough up the details of their internet speeds and prices in easy-to-read "broadband nutrition labels."

Why it matters: The communications regulator is newly flexing its muscles over cable and telecom companies in an attempt to make it easier for consumers to comparison shop for high-speed internet.

Driving the news: The FCC proposal would require internet service providers to create labels with information about prices, promotional rates, internet speeds, data allowances and other details.

  • It's an idea the commission has kicked around for years, going so far as to create a voluntary label in the last year of the Obama administration. The recent infrastructure law requires the agency to enact final rules for the label by Nov. 15, 2022.
  • The idea is meant to address long-standing consumer complaints about confusing promotional prices and the difficulty of comparing internet providers' offerings in an apples-to-apples way.
  • If the measure is approved, the agency will seek comment on its plans, including where the information should be displayed and how the commission should enforce accuracy on the labels, before finalizing the regulations.

What they're saying: "This is something that is an everyday necessity, and consumers deserve some real, basic information," Jonathan Schwantes, senior policy counsel for Consumer Reports, told Axios.

  • Cable industry group NCTA was involved in the development of the label in 2016 and said it would work with the FCC again on implementation.
  • “Cable operators are committed to providing consumers with relevant information about broadband services," an NCTA spokesperson said in a statement.

The other side: “We agree with the commission that consumers should have the information they need to shop between competing providers — and they already do,” USTelecom said to Axios in a statement.

  • “We look forward to working on these measures, but the key is not to impose rules that are burdensome or counterproductive to consumers and providers.”

Context: The FCC's vote comes less than a week after chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel circulated a measure to her fellow commissioners that would ban practices she says reduce competition among internet service providers in apartment buildings.

  • If adopted, the measure would prohibit internet providers from entering into exclusive revenue sharing agreements with apartment landlords, and force them to disclose any exclusive marketing arrangements they have with building owners.
  • The goal is to ensure that apartment dwellers have more choice when it comes to buying internet service, and with more competition, lower prices.

Between the lines: Rosenworcel will need the support of at least one of the Republican commissioners at the agency to advance both the broadband label and the apartment building items, as the Senate has yet to confirm a Biden nominee, Gigi Sohn, as the third Democrat on the five-member commission.

  • GOP Commissioners Brendan Carr and Nathan Simington declined comment, but it's unlikely Rosenworcel would put the broadband label — which is required by law — up for a vote at the agency's public meeting without the support to approve it.

The big picture: Both the internet proposals were part of Biden's executive order in July on increasing competition throughout the economy.

  • Rosenworcel this week attended a White House meeting as a member of the competition council, with Biden noting that administration officials have met each deadline of the executive order so far.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Hill receives funding for NIH precision nutrition study - The Mix

UAB is one of 14 institutions receiving funding for the Nutrition for Precision Health Study, part of the NIH’s All of Us Research Program.

James Hill StreamJames Hill, Ph.D.
Photography: Lexi CoonJames O. Hill, Ph.D., chair of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Nutrition Sciences, has received a five-year, $10.8 million award as part of the Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH) study through the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program.

A major challenge in precision nutrition is the inability to combine the many factors that affect how individuals respond to diet into a personalized nutrition regimen. These potential factors include the microbiome — the community of microbes that live in our gut — metabolism, nutritional status, genetics and the environment. The way these factors interact to affect health is still poorly understood.

To address these gaps, NPH will collect new data on multiple potential predictive factors and combine it with existing data in the All of Us database to develop a more complete picture of how individuals respond to different foods or dietary routines. By developing this large study of precision nutrition research, NPH will complement ongoing nutrition research efforts across NIH and implement components of the 2020-2030 Strategic Plan for NIH Nutrition Research. The NPH data will be integrated into the All of Us Researcher Workbench and made widely available to allow researchers to make discoveries that could improve health and prevent or treat diseases and conditions affected by nutrition.

“We are so excited to be part of the NIH precision nutrition initiative,” Hill said. “The fact that UAB was chosen as one of six clinical centers that were funded by this initiative demonstrates the high level of excellence in nutrition at UAB.”

UAB is one of 14 institutions receiving awards that will establish the NPH consortium, including six clinical centers, a dietary assessment center, a metabolomics and clinical assays center, a microbiome and metagenomics center, a multimodal data modeling and bioinformatics center, a research coordinating center, and additional support to existing All of Us infrastructure.

All of us“The All of Us Research Program was designed to support a wide range of studies by providing the infrastructure for a large, diverse data set that has been previously unavailable,” said Josh Denny, M.D., CEO of All of Us. “We’re delighted that All of Us has a role in advancing in-depth nutrition research and furthering precision nutrition by serving as a platform for this unique initiative.” 

All of Us will contribute existing data from participants who agree to participate in the NPH study, including genomics, linked electronic health records and survey data, such as information on daily life experiences, family health and more. These data linkages will power Nutrition for Precision Health to be one of the largest, most diverse precision nutrition studies to date.

This work is supported by the NIH Common Fund’s Nutrition for Precision Health, powered by the All of Us Research Program grant 1 UG1 HD107688-01.

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2022's top healthy food resolutions… and how long we stuck to them - FoodNavigator.com

Numbers from Ocado, the world’s largest dedicated online grocer, suggest that lots of Brits decided to try ‘dry January’.

Sales of alcohol in the month were 17% lower than those recorded in January 2021 while sales of alcohol-free alternatives were 13% higher year-on-year.

Demand for ‘healthy lifestyle’ and wellbeing products jumped post-Christmas as people embarked on new healthy eating regimes.

Sales of avocadoes jumped 301% month-on-month. While sales of ‘superfoods’ were also significantly higher, rising by 91% in January. Cha seeds, for instance, increased sales by 101% and protein powder demand soared 44%.

Sales of CBD-infused products also increased by 61% compared to last month. In Ocado.com’s dedicated Wellbeing & Mindfulness aisle, ginger & tumeric shots proved popular, the retailer revealed.

“We have real-time insight into what our customers are looking for. After being stuck in lockdowns over the last two years, many are looking to start the year in a healthier way, with the nation putting down their drinks and focusing on wellbeing,”​ observed Laura Harricks, chief customer officer at Ocado Retail.

But Ocado also found what many of us know: health kicks can be hard to stick to.

Just 10 days into the New Year, searches for cake and desserts increased by 34% and 43% respectively. Brits also seem to be looking for something to celebrate – searches for Easter eggs already soared 119%.

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HEALTHY LIVING: How to maintain 'SMART' lifestyle - Covington News

Q: A lot of scams scour the internet nowadays. What are some of the best programs that you would recommend for people to avoid those scams?

MJA: There are so many self-proclaimed nutritionists out there. You have to really be careful and look for sources and information about these people. Just because they’ve been successful in losing weight or they’re a bodybuilder, doesn’t make them a nutrition expert. 

Looking for registered dietitians when you’re looking for nutrition information is helpful. Just because it’s on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true. 

Something I always tend to look for is, are they selling you something? Are they trying to sell you a whole plethora of nutrition supplements? Are they trying to sell you pre-packaged meals? Usually, there’s some gimmick there. If their program works, then you wouldn’t need to continue to buy whatever they sell. 

As far as nutrition programs, I feel like when a lot of patients come to me, they’ve been through a lot of them. Maybe they’ve had some success, but ultimately failed in the end. [Those programs] can be successful but, again, it’s still teaching you to be reliant on the program instead of teaching you how to make those healthy choices on your own. 

I think working with a registered dietitian when you’re able to is helpful and looking for information on dietitians can be helpful, too. 

Q: Each year, people make new year’s resolutions to lose weight. But, for the most part, those resolutions seem to fade as we progress through the year. If someone came to you discouraged about their new year’s resolution, what advice would you give to help them keep pushing for that goal? 

MJA: So many of us make these resolutions of, “I’m going to lose 25 pounds,” and don’t have any plan on how to get there. So, we start off January 1 and we’re like “I’m just going to eat salad.” Then, all you eat is salad for a week and you’re like, “okay, this has gotten old.” Then you go back to what you were doing before and kind of let it go. 

Instead, I like to make these S.M.A.R.T. goals. So, let’s sit down and specifically say, “this is where I’d like to be,” but what is something that’s going to set me up for success? 

You’re not going to lose 20 pounds in a week. You might like to, but it’s not going to happen that way. Healthy weight loss is going to one to two pounds a week. It’ll be slow and steady. That’s the kind of weight loss that’s going to be sustained. 

We know people who have lost 20 pounds in a week, but usually they’ve gained back 30 pounds in two months. 

So, getting back to setting goals that are realistic, then let’s talk about what you’re doing right now. 

I usually set three goals with people and we’ll set those goals for about six to eight weeks. Once we’re being successful with those and there are actual changed habits, then we might add some more. 

Are you drinking a lot of sugary drinks? Then that’s a way to cut out some calories. Just saying specifically, “I usually drink five cokes a day. So, I’m going to try and cut back to drinking two cokes a day.” If you really love coke and every time you turn around you’re going to want a coke, you probably can’t just cut them out cold turkey. So, try to set a specific goal that you can be successful at and it also sets you up to make those good choices again and again instead of saying, “Man, I drank a coke. Now I can’t check this off my list. So, I might as well go back to drinking all the cokes I was before.” 

Also, if you’re not exercising at all, it’s unrealistic to say, “starting tomorrow, I’m going to exercise for two hours for four days a week.” It’s just not going to happen. And, if you say, “I hate walking on the treadmill,” then find something you enjoy doing. And, if you’re not exercising at all, maybe 15 minutes twice a week is where you need to start. Start small then build it. 

As much as we’re all living in an instant gratification world, it’s not something that’s going to happen overnight. Not if we want to make those lasting changes.

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Blood proteins could be the key to a long and healthy life, study finds - Science Daily

Two blood proteins have been shown by scientists to influence how long and healthy a life we live, research suggests.

Developing drugs that target these proteins could be one way of slowing the ageing process, according to the largest genetic study of ageing.

As we age, our bodies begin to decline after we reach adulthood, which results in age-related diseases and death. This latest research investigates which proteins could influence the ageing process.

Many complex and related factors determine the rate at which we age and die, and these include genetics, lifestyle, environment and chance. The study sheds light on the part proteins play in this process.

Some people naturally have higher or lower levels of certain proteins because of the DNA they inherit from their parents. These protein levels can, in turn, affect a person's health.

University of Edinburgh researchers combined the results of six large genetic studies into human ageing -- each containing genetic information on hundreds of thousands of people,

Among 857 proteins studied, researchers identified two that had significant negative effects across various ageing measures.

People who inherited DNA that causes raised levels of these proteins were frailer, had poorer self-rated health and were less likely to live an exceptionally long life than those who did not. .

The first protein, called apolipoprotein(a) (LPA), is made in the liver and thought to play a role in clotting. High levels of LPA can increase the risk of atherosclerosis -- a condition in which arteries become clogged with fatty substances. Heart disease and stroke is a possible outcome.

The second protein, vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM1), is primarily found on the surfaces of endothelial cells -- a single-cell layer that lines blood vessels. The protein controls vessels' expansion and retraction -- and function in blood clotting and the immune response.

Levels of VCAM1 increase when the body sends signals to indicate it has detected an infection, VCAM1 then allows immune cells to cross the endothelial layer, as seen for people who have naturally low levels of these proteins.

The researchers say that drugs used to treat diseases by reducing levels of LPA and VCAM1 could have the added benefit of improving quality and length of life.

One such example is a clinical trial that is testing a drug to lower LPA as a way of reducing the risk of heart disease.

There are currently no clinical trials involving VCAM1, but studies in mice have shown how antibodies lowering this protein's level improved cognition during old age.

The findings have been published in the journal Nature Aging.

Dr Paul Timmers, lead researcher at the MRC Human Genetics Unit at University of Edinburgh, said: "The identification of these two key proteins could help extend the healthy years of life. Drugs that lower these protein levels in our blood could allow the average person to live as healthy and as long as individuals who have won the genetic lottery and are born with genetically low LPA and VCAM1 levels."

Professor Jim Wilson, Chair of Human Genetics at the University of Edinburgh's Usher Institute, said: "This study showcases the power of modern genetics to identify two potential targets for future drugs to extend lifespan."

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