The Intersection of Obesity and COVID-19: Unpacking Risk Factors and Health Disparities
The global health landscape has been irrevocably altered by the emergence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the…
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025: Making Every Bite Count with a Focus on Patterns, But Lacking Sustainability and Nuance
The 9th edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released for the period 2020-2025, heralds a new era of nutritional…
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
As the world navigated the unprecedented challenges of 2020 and transitioned into 2021, the pervasive influence of the COVID-19 pandemic…
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
As the world continued to navigate the complexities of a "new normal" throughout 2021, marked by a gradual reintegration of…
Addressing the Persistent Crisis: A Deep Dive into Infant Formula Shortages and the Path Forward
The widespread and alarming infant formula shortages that have plagued the United States over the past two years are a…
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
The year 2022 was a pivotal period for discussions surrounding food and nutrition, culminating in significant policy dialogues and a…
New WHO Guideline Advises Against Non-Sugar Sweeteners for Weight Management and Disease Prevention
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a significant new guideline on the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), commonly known…
Harvard Experts Challenge WHO’s Stance on Total Fat Intake in New Dietary Guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines for defining healthy diets, with particular attention to carbohydrates, total fat,…
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
The launch of the fourth annual Healthy Living Guide marks a significant moment for the Department of Nutrition at Harvard…
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: A Closer Look at the Latest Recommendations and Lingering Questions
The highly anticipated 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) were unveiled this week, carrying the prominent tagline "eat real food"…
