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Master Food Volunteers reaching out to communities

The Virginia Master Food Volunteer program is making it easier for consumers to learn about good nutrition and local foods.



Sunglasses: Your eyes’ best defense against UV exposure

More than 55 percent of adults in the United States lose or break their sunglasses every year, according to a report by The Vision Council. For those individuals and the 27 percent of Americans who do not wear sunglasses at all, exposure to ultraviolet radiation could end up costing a lot more than a new pair of shades.



Midsummer signals peak of melon season

Melons are summer gardens’ gift to eaters. “Melons are chock-full of vitamin C and potassium, and as an added benefit they are low-calorie and fat- and cholesterol-free,” said Nancy Stegon, a registered dietitian . “Summer is melon season, and it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy these healthy fruits.




Study finds dietary patterns among U.S. adult demographics

Scientists recently identified five eating patterns for U.S. adults that are strongly influenced by age, race, region, gender, income and education. The patterns could help identify how people truly eat and help to understand the role diet plays in human health.




Study eliminates at least one excuse not to eat healthy

A common belief is that healthy food costs more than less-healthy food, but a recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service disproves that.



Be mindful of sun exposure when working outdoors

Any amount of sun exposure can increase the risk of developing skin cancer, but for farmers and others who frequently work outdoors, that risk is greater still.



Foodborne illnesses peak in summer

Nearly 48 million cases of foodborne illness occur each year in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and many of those occur during the summer.



Extend healthy summer eating with fall broccoli

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables doesn’t have to end with the summer. Fall vegetables—like broccoli—are fresh and full of benefits.




Teens’ decreased milk consumption puts them, dairy industry at risk

In recent years, consumption of dairy products among U.S. teens and preteens has decreased drastically. That not only creates a health risk foryouth, but also has affected demand for milk and other dairy products.



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