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Have you heard of Baby led weaning (BLW)? It's not just about letting your baby eat on their own. According to solidstarts.com, BLW follows two important concepts. The first is to let the baby decide when they're done eating, even if it's just after one bite. The second is to introduce your baby to as many textures as possible. BLW allows for the baby's main form of nutrition to be the mother's milk/formula for the first year of life. By giving bland (saltless) food, the baby can try as many textures as possible, which will help them feel comfortable with different textures and not refuse them later on. Remember, BLW is not about forcing your baby to eat or follow strict rules. It's about allowing them to explore and learn at their own pace. Have you tried BLW with your little one? Share your experiences in the comments! #BabyLedWeaning #BLW #ParentingTips #SolidStarts

Providing 45 to 60 days of cooling through the dry period will have lasting effects on a dairy herd’s productivity through improved fetal programming that will span at least two generations of offspring. https://lnkd.in/eXgPZK5p

THE WHOLE MILK FOR HEALTH KIDS ACT ... a law that speaks for itself ... A RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE / ESSENTIALITY OF FOOD FROM ANIMAL ... for the health of children / adolescents ... but also indirectly for the health of soils, plants, animals ... FOR THE PLANET ... #regenerativeagriculture #generationrestoration #4p1000initiative #onlyoneearth #holisticmanagement #fornature #naturebasedsolutions #sustainability #climatechange #landuse #biodiversity #agriculture #ecosystemservices #environment #conservation #health #healthyfood #sustainable #agroforestry #agribusiness #agriculturaregenerativa 

Listen to Dr. Norton explain what pet parents saw in their own eyes with our yeast-derived pet postbiotic, EpiCor Pets. Our In-Home Use study with day 0/30/60 microbiome results analysis & survey data vs placebo (randomised)… immunity, breath odour assessed by the owner in the real-world observed by pet owners with the same rigour of a controlled study.

DYK? According to FRAC’s new report, school breakfast and school lunch saw a drop in participation after pandemic-era child nutrition waivers expired. School breakfast participation dropped by nearly 1.2 million children from 2022-23 school year compared to the 2021-22 school year, and school lunch dropped by 1.8 million children during the same time period. Learn more in Food Research & Action Center’s new report. https://bit.ly/49NKRJx

Valuable insight from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Lunchables are now available to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. These “meals” are filled with processed meat, which increases the risk of cancer and heart disease and pizzas laden with saturated fat-filled cheese, known to increase cholesterol levels. This is simply not an acceptable option for our children. The Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act of 2023, a bill that is being considered in Congress, could help. It would provide much-needed resources to schools to expand plant-based options and remove inequitable barriers in federal law that prevent students from being served nondairy milk.

Get your free menu, activity pages, nutrition education, and come to our Food Program Fun webinar! Learn how to join the community to advocate for and celebrate #CACFP!

Promoting more plant-based foods in our children's diets is healthier for them, the family, and the planet. Join MACCHE on July 10 for a webinar: Child's Play: Teaching Planet Protective Eating Patterns to Children with expert Meryl Fury, MS, RN, to learn how to educate and empower children about what they can do to help protect the planet. When: July 10, 2024, 12 noon - 1:00 pm ET Registration: https://lnkd.in/eF-N2JaF After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.   Hope you can join us!

Exciting Insights from the SNA Legislative Action Conference in D.C.!    This week, the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) Legislative Action Conference (LAC) brought together school nutrition professionals from across the nation in Washington DC. This gathering served as a pivotal platform for key discussions on enhancing school meals programs.    What were the highlights?    Higher Meal Reimbursement Rates: A standout issue was the need for increased reimbursement rates to sustain nutritious meal programs. With a striking 99.3% of professionals citing rising costs as a challenge, the SNA is advocating for a significant boost in funding for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Upcoming Nutrition Standards Changes: The conference also shed light on concerns over proposed limits on added sugars and sodium. The USDA has committed to working closely with professionals to ensure new standards are met without compromising student participation. Universal Healthy Meals Initiative: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack reconfirmed his support for universal healthy school meals and announced the first recipients of the Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards, highlighting districts that have made significant strides in school nutrition.    The LAC is an essential convening for those dedicated to ensuring all students have access to nutritious meals. As participants return to their districts armed with new insights and strategies, we are reminded of the collective power of advocacy in driving meaningful improvements in school nutrition policies and practices.    🔗 Learn more about the conference and its impact on our blog: https://lnkd.in/grWW3aev   #SchoolNutrition #SNAConference #HealthyMealsForAll #NutritionAdvocacy #USDA #NationalSchoolLunchProgram  

In the latest episode of #WIWTK, Stephen Ritz, founder of Green Bronx Machine, shares how we can encourage nutrition among our students and in our schools. Listen or watch here: https://bit.ly/450fI2z