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📣 @PH_Comms has created a fantastic resource that breaks down what people need to know about ultraprocessed foods: what makes a food ultraprocessed, what research says about potential health impacts, and practical tips to help make informed food choices. publichealthcollaborative.or…
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.@RWJF funding opportunity: Up to $350K to support the infrastructure and capacity-building needs of Minority-Serving Institutions research centers. rwjf.org/en/grants/active-fu…
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A new study finds that current CACFP reimbursements are falling short for family child care providers. 92.4% of surveyed providers said reimbursements were insufficient, with financial strain affecting food choices and program participation.
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SNAP participation has fallen by roughly 5 million people since July 2025, according to new analysis from @CenterOnBudget. About 1.2 million fewer children were receiving SNAP across 25 states with available data.
Explore the tracker: cbpp.org/research/food-assis…
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The Food Research & Action Center has compiled an overview of research on SNAP and its impacts on food security, nutrition, health, and wellbeing. The report offers an important foundation for understanding SNAP as a program with broad health implications. frac.org/research/resource-l…
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Defining Ultraprocessed Foods: In our latest post we answer 5 frequently asked questions about UPFs, our new definition developed for policy use, and what it means for researchers, advocates, consumers, and policymakers.
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New! This resource breaks down the facts on ultraprocessed foods – what they are, how to identify them, and how to choose healthy foods for you and your family.
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According to our new report developed with @Westat and @HEResearch, current funding proposals will not be enough to serve ALL families eligible for #WIC in FY27.
📖 Read more about projected funding needs and potential impacts: thewichub.org/feeding-the-fu…
ALT WIC needs at least $8.55 billion in new funds in FY 27 to serve all eligible families seeking support. Vector image of an open hand with a money coin above it.
ALT But funding proposals fall short of projected WIC needs.
ALT Number of eligible moms, babies, and children who could lose WIC benefits each month under current proposals: President’s budget: 875,000+ moms and kids House proposal: 458,000 moms and kids
ALT A new forecasting model projects WIC participation, food costs, and funding needs. Reast the policy brief. full report also available
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New research by @Westat and @NatWICAssoc, supported by Healthy Eating Research, projects that WIC would need at least $8.55B in FY 2027 funding to support all eligible families seeking services.
Explore the findings: thewichub.org/forecasting-wi…
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Students don't miss this one! Join HER and NOPREN for the next session of the 2026 Summer Speaker Series for Students. The topic for the August 5 session is "Career Paths in Public Health Nutrition."
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Join HER and NOPREN for the next session of the 2026 Summer Speaker Series for Students on July 22, which will focus on "Food Policies in Schools." Don't miss it!
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Join our email list to keep up with all of our latest research, news from our partners and more. Our Summer Newsletter is coming soon! Sign up here to stay connected: healthyeatingresearch.org/em…
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The 2025 SNAP cuts have reduced food access and nutrition education nationwide. @CSPI and @GW_GlobalFood new report documents the ripple effects of these cuts across the food system and other child nutrition programs: cspi.org/resource/one-year-l…
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Ultraprocessed foods continue to be a hot conversation topic! The July 2026 special issue of @AMJPublicHealth focuses on ultra-processed foods and includes research that helped inform HER’s expert panel on defining ultraprocessed foods for policy: buff.ly/4y3L0no
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Did you miss the webinar presenting findings from our expert panel on "Defining Ultraprocessed foods?" The recording is available on our website!
Watch here: healthyeatingresearch.org/20…
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The HER NOPREN Summer Speaker Series for Students begins June 10! This series will feature 5 interactive webinar presentations covering a variety of topics related to public health and nutrition. See a list of topics and register here: buff.ly/xqDmmXD
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More than 700,000 kids have already lost SNAP since H.R. 1 was enacted in July 2025. The new law's cost shift has led states to take steps that are already resulting in serious losses of food assistance for low-income children. cbpp.org/blog/sharp-drop-in-…
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Join HER on June 5, 2:00-3:30 pm ET for a webinar - Defining Ultraprocessed Foods: A Roadmap for U.S. Policy Action bit.ly/4uIz9uv
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New! This resource provides a snapshot of the most recent changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). It includes a summary of what to eat and limit, what has changed since the 2020 recommendations, and what to do about conflicting guidance.
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HER’s Director & Deputy Director author a viewpoint on the 2025 DGA. The DGAs provide limited guidance for children and adolescents, conflicting messages that may confuse families, and an emphasis on personal responsibility though food environments may not support healthy eating.
💬 Viewpoint: The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans focus on whole foods and strict limits on added sugars for children, but lack age-specific guidance and promote higher-fat animal proteins over plant-based sources.
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