Supporting Physical Activity Starts at Youth
Panelists discussed the importance of introducing sports to young children and breaking down barriers to access at the Sept. 28 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
In order to meet President Biden’s health and nutrition goals, physical activity for all citizens needs to be a priority, according to experts at the Sept. 28 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
The fourth pillar of the National Strategy is “support physical activity for all,” and two sessions on this topic were held to discuss challenges and solutions to this goal.
The first session, titled “Fit for Life: Creating Communities Designed for Activity,&rdq…
About the Author
Manual Feature
Latest News
Nutrition Gets Personal
In this column, the authors explore how genetics, multi-omics tools, wearables, and AI are advancing precision nutrition and predicting individual dietary responses.
IFT Community Weighs Implications of the New Dietary Guidelines
An IFT Community Conversation explores how the latest Dietary Guidelines raise questions—and opportunities—for science.
Probiotics: Beyond Digestive Health
In this column, the authors explore emerging research on how probiotics influence health beyond digestion—examining their potential roles in mental health, cardiovascular function, metabolism, immune response, cancer therapy, and skin health—while emphasizing the need for standardized studies to translate these findings into practical applications.
Evolving Seeds of Change
This year’s Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge winners boast unique innovations and programs with the power to shape a global food system that is more sustainable, equitable, and nutritious.
Defining Ultra-Processed Foods
IFT calls for science-based definitions that focus on nutritional quality, not the degree of processing, to guide future food policy.