Nutrition

Olympic champion Lundby laments ski jumping's weight issues
By Larry Lage Jan. 27, 2022 02:25 AM EST

N Korea's Kim looks much thinner, causing health speculation
By Hyung-Jin Kim And Kim Tong-Hyung Jun. 16, 2021 02:29 AM EDT

Pandemic shows risk of obesity, and challenge of weight loss
By Candice Choi Jun. 09, 2021 11:34 AM EDT
West Virginia nutrition program to offer benefits boost
May. 19, 2021 04:40 AM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia women and children who participate in a nutrition program will receive a temporary benefit boost this summer for the...

Maine seaweed growers to break state records this spring
By Patrick Whittle May. 01, 2021 08:17 AM EDT
NJ increases food aid by $95 a month for 231K households
By Mike Catalini Apr. 13, 2021 02:24 PM EDT
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey will boost supplemental nutrition assistance benefits for 231,000 households, about half of those already getting the federally...

Urban farmers work to bring fresh food to southwest Illinois
By Deasia Paige Apr. 11, 2021 01:01 AM EDT

US hunger crisis persists, especially for kids, older adults
By Anita Snow, Rebecca Santana And Candice Choi Apr. 01, 2021 10:03 AM EDT
Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin
By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2021 04:20 PM EDT
Janesville Gazette. March 19, 2021.
Editorial: It’s about time doors to vaccine are opened
In case you didn’t notice,...

Michelle Obama aims to give a million meals in new campaign
By Haleluya Hadero Mar. 16, 2021 09:57 AM EDT
Illinois governor touts plan to address poverty and hunger
Mar. 14, 2021 02:37 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has touted a new plan for helping end hunger in Illinois that includes improved technology and better collaboration between...
Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
By The Associated Press Feb. 24, 2021 07:51 AM EST
Recent editorials from West Virginia newspapers:
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Feb. 22
The Intelligencer on keeping pets warm...

Food help expanded for kids shut out of school by pandemic
By John O'connor Feb. 23, 2021 05:19 PM EST

Pandemic cuisine: Odd pairings, old favorites on the menu
By Leanne Italie Feb. 02, 2021 10:48 AM EST
Nebraska to start issuing emergency SNAP benefits on Feb. 9
Feb. 01, 2021 02:23 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will start issuing emergency supplemental nutrition benefits to people who qualify on Feb. 9, state officials said Monday.
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Insurers add food to coverage menu as way to improve health
By Tom Murphy Jan. 23, 2021 08:53 AM EST

UN: Pandemic, surging food prices leave many in Asia hungry
By Elaine Kurtenbach Jan. 19, 2021 11:35 PM EST

Arizona town teams up to fight COVID-19 food insecurity
By Katherine Sypher Jan. 04, 2021 10:00 AM EST

Hunger study predicts 168,000 pandemic-linked child deaths
By Lori Hinnant Dec. 14, 2020 11:24 AM EST