Updates matching "Healthy Eating and Active Living"

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 27, 2013 We commend the USDA for issuing strong nutritional requirements for all snacks and beverages sold in schools during the school day. For the first time in our country 's history, we now have national nutrition standards for all food sold to kids during the school

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 1, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service released strong proposed regulations today that establish science-based nutrition standards for all snack foods and beverages sold in schools during the school day. Often referred to as competitive foods because their sale “competes”

WASHINGTON, D.C. July 25, 2012 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released a report today showcasing federally funded community programs nationwide that are helping to save lives by preventing serious chronic diseases such as cancer. The report, Staying Well: Real Stories from the Prevention and Public Health

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today requesting a report by the Surgeon General of the United States that examines how the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages impacts the health of Americans. The letter

WASHINGTON, DC -- April 24, 2012 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services on proposed regulations to establish basic requirements for the national Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The FFVP provides low-income

WASHINGTON, DC January 25, 2012 Following is a statement on the new nutrition standards for school meals from John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO of ACS CAN: The updated nutrition standards for school meals, which were released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today, will significantly improve the nutritional quality

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 11, 2011 – A majority of states are falling short on legislative solutions to prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In a year consumed by budget shortfalls and legislative challenges, many