August 23, 2023
As a new school year begins, how are you supporting the success of schools in your county? The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is an important part of the school day for most of the students across North Carolina. More than half of parents in our state lack the financial resources to provide school lunches […]
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April 14, 2023
Written by Riley Smith Dietary guidelines are a resource tool that help Americans understand how to meet their body’s nutritional needs. Dietary guidelines promote health, and prevent chronic disease. In the U.S., more than half of all adults have one or more preventable chronic diseases, many of which are related to poor dietary intake and […]
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March 3, 2023
Consuming enough fiber every day provides multiple health benefits throughout the body. Fiber is present in a lot of the nutrient-dense foods we eat. You may have not even realized what role fiber plays in keeping you healthy! Normally, the body breaks down carbohydrates into sugar that our bodies use for fuel. Fiber is a […]
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February 3, 2023
Individuals and families who have been receiving extra SNAP benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency will see a reduction in their monthly benefit amounts starting in March 2023. Due to changes at the federal level, February 2023 will be the last month that emergency allotments are distributed with benefits, so eligible households will revert back […]
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