Agriculture secretary oversees food production, rural life, and nutrition programs that help millions afford healthy diets

The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of President Trump’s campaign.

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University • conversation
Jan. 21, 2025 • ~11 min

Vitamin deficiency may be why you’re so tired – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to kickstart your energy by getting essential nutrients in a well-rounded diet, along with more sleep and exercise

Many Americans are deficient in vitamin D, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which affect energy levels.

Lina Begdache, Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~9 min

What are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains

An exercise science specialist defines this nutrition term you might hear tossed around by people who are focused on a particular diet.

Tyler Garner, Clinical Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington • conversation
Dec. 26, 2024 • ~5 min

What if you could rank food by ‘healthiness’ as you shopped? Nutrient profiling systems use algorithms to simplify picking healthy groceries

Nutrition Facts labels provide useful information about how nutritious a food is, but can be overwhelming. A single score could help make healthy grocery shopping more approachable.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Dec. 26, 2024 • ~10 min

Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers

Rising carbon dioxide levels in the air are making plants grow larger and faster, but diluting their nutritional content. This could threaten the health of herbivores worldwide.

Ellen Welti, Research Ecologist, Great Plains Science Program, Smithsonian Institution • conversation
Dec. 20, 2024 • ~9 min

How the state of our oceans is intrinsically linked to human health – new report

Conservation measures can be designed in ways that improve nutrition and health of people.

Edward H. Allison, Director of Science and Research, WorldFish, CGIAR System Organization • conversation
Oct. 31, 2024 • ~9 min

Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria

While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Oct. 23, 2024 • ~9 min

Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school

Looking for ways to eat better? Turns out your doctor may not be your best source of information.

Madeline Comeau, Medical Student, University of North Dakota • conversation
Sept. 25, 2024 • ~8 min

TRUTH in Labeling Act would heighten the warning for shoppers looking to cut sugar, salt and saturated fat intake

If the legislation passes, the new label would be centered on the front of the package. But it’s an add-on, not a replacement for the existing label.

Kimberly Baker, Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director, Clemson University • conversation
Sept. 19, 2024 • ~7 min

Is weight loss as simple as calories in, calories out? In the end, it’s your gut microbes and leftovers that make your calories count

Your gut microbes have a lot to say about how many calories you consume and how effectively your body metabolizes them.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Sept. 10, 2024 • ~11 min

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