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Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day! FoodMinds celebrates our savvy #RDN team members and partners for their expertise and contributions to nutrition communications and education! #rdnday #nationalnutritionmonth

FoodMinds is heading to Washington, DC next week for the National Food Policy Conference on March 11-12. Are you attending? Reach out to connect with our team! #foodpolicy

FoodMinds is heading to #ExpoWest! Lauren Hoffman, MBA, RD, Vice President at FoodMinds will be in #Anaheim. Raise your hand if you're planning to go and if you want to connect, please reach out!

🏛️ICYMI, this month President Trump established the Make America Healthy Again Commission. It will be chaired by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of HHS, and will address “the root causes of America’s escalating health crisis,” like obesity and diabetes. There’s a lot still to learn about the Commission’s activities – reach out to discuss!

Media headlines indicate the federal government has been removing website content on important topics related to climate change and health. While some of the information can be found in internet archives, you may be wondering where to turn for credible, evidence-based advice. Is it still best practice to reference these federal datasets? Reduced access to publicly available federal health data could mean increased reliance on information from other sectors. FoodMinds VP Lauren Hoffman, MBA, RD shares her insights on this matter below: “Publicly available data is essential to research and strategy that support a healthy food and beverage environment. The recent barriers to accessing public information mean that now more than ever, the private sector and independent organizations must continue to be a lighthouse for reliable health and wellness information to ensure an informed public.” Want to learn more about how the new administration could impact your business? Reach out to us!

Today, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the next Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary. Kennedy's Make American Healthy Again (MAHA) policy ideas surrounding food additives and ultra-processed foods have made headlines since President Trump announced his pick for HHS Secretary. What could Make America Healthy Again policies mean for companies? Reach out to us to discuss!

🚨 As we wrap up the first month of 2025, here are 3 significant policy updates we have been monitoring: ✅ U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk: On January 3, the U.S. Surgeon General released a new Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, which calls for alcohol-containing beverages to have an updated health warning label that includes cancer risk and a reassessment of the current recommended limits for alcohol consumption. ✅ Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling: On January 14, the FDA introduced a proposed rule on front-of-pack nutrition labeling designed to provide consumers with quick and clear nutrition information. This proposed label would focus on saturated fat, added sugars, and sodium contents, with indications of “Low,” “Med,” or “High” noted on the front of the food package. Public comments will be accepted until May 16, 2025. ✅ Red No. 3 Ban: On January 15, the FDA banned the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs. This decision came in response to a 2022 color additive petition from advocacy groups, and followed a 2023 ban on the same additive in California. Food manufacturers using FD&C Red No. 3 will have until January 15, 2027 to reformulate their products. Curious about what these changes means for you or your organization? Reach out to us to discuss! #foodminds #nutritionpolicy #foodpolicy

Yesterday’s HHS and USDA public meeting on the 2025 #DGAC Scientific Report featured 79 oral comments. Major themes included: protein sources (animal- and plant-based), beverages, UPF, sustainability and health equity. Interested in learning more? Reach out to discuss!

🚨 TODAY: The #DGAC Oral Testimony is happening from 1 PM - 4:30 PM ET! This public meeting allows #HHS and #USDA to hear public comments on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's Scientific Report. 🔜 Can't attend? We'll be tuning in to the virtual meeting and sharing key updates. Stay tuned! #DietaryGuidelines #DGA #ScientificReport #FoodMinds

The Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Advisory Committee was released today. 🚨 The report, which will help inform the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, was submitted to the Secretaries of USDA and HHS after almost two years of public meetings and scientific evidence review by the Committee. We are diving into the report’s recommendations and their implications for the forthcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Curious about the insights? Reach out to us to discuss! #DietaryGuidelines #NutritionScience #PublicHealth

Here's to great food, good cheer and embracing the holiday spirit. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍗

The average American family wastes $1,500 of food yearly, often more during the holidays. The FoodMinds 2024 CCI shows many are reducing waste by using leftovers, buying shelf-stable foods, and checking date labels. For more actionable insights on sustainable diets, visit foodminds.com/cci. 🌍💚 #ReduceFoodWaste #FoodMindsCCI

DYK? Over 38 million Americans have diabetes and nearly 98 million have prediabetes. November is National #DiabetesMonth. Reach out to the FoodMinds team for actionable insights for positive change in Food is Medicine and Precision Nutrition.

Last week, some of the FoodMinds team celebrated Halloween at SupplySide West. In addition to education, trends, insights and hours of connecting with attendees, SupplySide West was filled with some spooky surprises! 🎃 @supplysidenetwork #SSWExpo #supplysidewest #SSW #ingredients #tradeshow

How can we support consumers in achieving healthy sustainable diets? 👉 The FoodMinds 2024 Conscious Consumption Index (CCI) reveals many consumers are uncertain about where to find information to identify healthy and sustainable options. Education could help them make informed food choices aligned to recommended guidance. Visit the link to access the full CCI & learn more! bit.ly/4fbJXcP

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) wrapped up their final meeting yesterday. Here’s what we found most noteworthy: 🍽️ One flexible Healthy U.S.-Style Dietary Pattern was proposed to absorb the core elements of the three current dietary patterns while accommodating diverse needs and preferences. 🍬 No specific advice on ultra-processed foods (UPF) was presented to HHS and USDA, due to the limited evidence base, but the Committee indicated that UPF ought to be revisited in the next DGAC cycle. 🌎 The Committee’s exploration of culturally tailored dietary interventions sets up new systematic review areas for future DGAC cycles, enhancing the integration of health equity in the evidence review process. The DGAC’s Scientific Report will be coming soon and will help inform the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, so stay tuned for key insights from our team! 💡 #DietaryGuidelines #HealthEquity #Nutrition #UPF #FoodMinds

Reminder to join the final meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC)! Today marks the beginning of the final two-day meeting of the 2025 DGAC. Have you registered yet? bit.ly/3Nt2Vzq The subcommittees will be discussing the scientific findings and advice that will be included in their forthcoming Scientific Report, which will be crucial for informing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. Stay tuned for insights and updates from our FoodMinds team! #DietaryGuidelines #PublicHealth #Nutrition #FoodMinds

Attention food systems changemakers: We're thrilled to launch the FoodMinds 2024 Conscious Consumption Index (CCI)! This report reveals how consumers define healthy, sustainable food systems and highlights actions for food companies, NGOs, and governments. DM us or visit foodminds.com/cci for the full report. #foodsystems #sustainablefuture #trendreport