Nutrition and Wellness
News to improve employee and population health
AHIP Wellness SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: America's Health Insurance Plans
N.J. employers get tips on successful wellness programs
5/17/2013
- NJSpotlight.com (New Jersey)
Outcome-based incentives can be an important wellness tool but companies who develop employee programs should set short-term goals to measure progress, wellness experts told companies at an Employers … Read More
News and information about GI health
Digestive Health SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: The American College of Gastroenterology
CBO lowers health care spending forecast
5/15/2013
- New York Times (tiered subscription model), The
The federal budget deficit will be about $642 billion by the end of the current fiscal year, some $200 billion lower than forecast three months ago, the Congressional Budget Office says. The CBO also … Read More
White vegetables are important nutrient source, RD says
5/17/2013
- U.S. News & World Report
Popular diet advice includes eating healthy foods in a variety of colors, but registered dietitian Bonnie Taub-Dix writes that research shows white vegetables, such as potatoes, turnips and cauliflowe… Read More
School nutrition news
SNA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: School Nutrition Association
N.H. district restricts students' birthday celebrations
5/17/2013
- WHDH-TV (Boston)
To improve students' health, a school committee in a New Hampshire district has approved a policy that restricts students' birthday celebrations to once per month. The decision to celebrate monthly --… Read More
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