#nutrition security

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Taste of the NFL Raises $1.8 Million to Increase Access to 100 Million School Meals and Support GENYOUth's Mission to End Student Hunger

The Taste of the NFL, presented by Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation, is the Super Bowl’s largest purpose-driven culinary experience. The event has been successfully held for over 30 years, and this year’s event in Arizona on February 11, 2023, was no exception. The collective impact of this philanthropic event totaled $1.8 million, which will benefit 700 schools and 385,000 students…

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Sobriety crew gets no mercy from drunk shenanigans

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Lorie Konish at CNBC:

The Social Security Administration is set to implement new rules to make it easier for beneficiaries to access certain benefits and increase the payments some may receive. The new changes affect Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which provides more than 7 million Americans with monthly benefit checks. Those benefits are for seniors ages 65 and up, or adults and children who are disabled or blind, and who have little or no income or resources. “We already know that the benefit amounts that are available to people receiving SSI are incredibly low,” said Lydia Brown, director of public policy at the National Disability Institute. “They’re not as high as perhaps they could be to fully account for the needs that people have,” Brown said. The maximum federal monthly SSI benefit is currently $943 per eligible individual and $1,415 for an eligible individual and eligible spouse. The changes, which are slated to go into effect Sept. 30, are a “positive move in the right direction,” Brown said.

Updates to definition of public-assistance household

The agency on Thursday announced a new rule to expand the definition of a public-assistance household. Now, households that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, payments and those where not all members receive public assistance will be included. With the change, more people may qualify for SSI, current beneficiaries may see higher payments and individuals who live in public-assistance households may have fewer reporting requirements, according to the Social Security Administration. The previous policy required all household members to receive public assistance. A public-assistance household will be defined as one with both an SSI applicant or beneficiary, as well as at least one other member who receives one or more forms of means-tested public income maintenance payments.

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Other rule changes to help beneficiaries

The Social Security Administration is also working to address outdated practices through two other rules that are set to go into effect on Sept. 30. One change will expand the SSI rental subsidy policy to make it less likely that renting at a discounted rate or other rental assistance will affect a beneficiary’s SSI eligibility or monthly payment amount. That policy, which was already available in seven states, will apply nationally. Another change will make it so the SSA no longer counts food assistance toward support beneficiaries receive from other parties that may reduce their SSI benefit amounts.

The Social Security Administration keeps track of the resources SSI beneficiaries receive outside of their federal benefits, formally known as in-kind support and maintenance, or ISM. The purpose of ISM is to reduce SSI benefits if a recipient receives support from family and friends by treating that as unearned income, Milburn said.

Effective September 30th, Social Security Administration (SSA)’s changes to loosen Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility will take effect.

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Me: *Writing Glitchtrap scenes* At least all that research I did on cult indoctrination for that COTL D&D character I never got past session 3 with won't go to waste. . . .

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The National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (MDM Scheme), launched in August 1995 emphasises on the provision of cooked meals with a minimum of 450 – 700 calories and 8-12 grams of proteins and was further converted by the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 into a legal right upto Class 8. Over 94% of the children in government and government aided schools come from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes and minority communities. For a majority of children in government schools who are from marginalised communities and malnourished, garlic, onion and eggs form an important part of their diets, limited only by the factor of affordability. Eggs have been denied to children as part of the mid-day meals in schools for several years. Described as the ‘menstrual discharge’ of the hen, eggs are labelled as ‘sinful’, ‘violent’, and agitating the senses, with egg eaters deserving to be ‘destroyed’. If, instead of this unscientific propaganda, the nutritional value of eggs had been the primary deciding factor, children would have been given eggs as part of the mid-day meal scheme on 5 days of the week.

Dr Sylvia Karpagam, ‘A critical look at Indian healthcare‘, Aura

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When schools offer free meals for everyone, local families reduce grocery spending. Large chains respond by dropping prices, amplifying benefits to the broader community.

Education and nutrition depend on each other.

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Cultivating Change: The Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kenya

Discover how Christine Krapiwan transformed her life from struggling farmer to thriving entrepreneur through the Women’s Economic Empowerment and Climate-Smart Agriculture (WEE CSA) project, empowering women in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands. Explore the profound impact of the WEE CSA project on women farmers in Kenya, highlighting stories of empowerment, climate-smart agriculture, and…

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@anonymousantifa While that pic does look and IS cheap as hell. Tomato soup, fruit cup, celery sticks and what I HOPE is at least a grilled cheese are at least things that most kids will eat. There really should be some kind of protein in there, I doubt this is the just a vegetarian option since both kids have the exact same thing. With how flat the sandwich is I doubt it has any deli meat in it. Still pretty sad, and sad to be charging poor kids for.

"But helping poor people should be voluntary."

And even when it is, people still have a problem with it.

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This is the worst security I’ve seen in my entire life.

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Ghanaian Nutrition

Introduction Ghanaian Nutrition Sustenance is the foundation of a sound and satisfying life. In Ghana, as in numerous different areas of the planet, the meaning of nourishment couldn’t possibly be more significant. It assumes an urgent part in the development and improvement of people, networks, and the country overall. This article dives into the wholesome scene of Ghana, investigating customary…

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Unlocking Sustainability: The Rise of Upcycled Animal Feed Market

The upcycled animal feed market is poised to revolutionize the way we approach animal nutrition, offering a sustainable solution to the challenges faced by the animal feed industry. With the global sustainable animal feed market projected to reach US$ 58.03 Billion by 2030, this trend is expected to have a significant impact on the industry's growth and development.

Challenges and Opportunities

The upcycled animal feed industry faces several challenges, including the rising cost of animal feed, the absence of regulations and standards associated with feed sustainability, and the scarcity of knowledge related to animal sustainability. However, upcycling food waste to animal feed presents an opportunity to provide a non-competing, locally-based nutritional resource with a low environmental impact. This approach can significantly contribute to achieving food security and sustainability.

Market Growth and Trends

The global sustainable animal feed market is valued at US$ 10.57 Billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.2% during the forecast period of 2022-2030. The market is driven by several factors, including the surging demands for animal products, growing animal health consciousness among consumers, changing feed preferences by pet owners, high demand from livestock animal segments, increasing awareness regarding the health benefits of algae-based ingredients in animal feed, adoption of new science and technologies, and growing environmental safety concerns such as the carbon footprint of animal products.

Regional Analysis

Geographically, Europe and Asia Pacific regions are expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period due to the rising awareness among pet owners and livestock owners regarding the health benefits of animal proteins and the growing demand for animal feed. The North America upcycled ingredients market accounts for the largest market share, driven by an increasing demand for organic products and the presence of several key players in the upcycled ingredient market.

Benefits and Future Outlook

Upcycled animal feed offers several benefits, including reduced environmental impact, lower costs, and improved animal health. The industry's focus on fulfilling user demand for security and resilience by increasing new developments in feed additives and supplements in animal nutrition during manufacturing of animal feed is expected to drive growth. The future of animal feed is likely to be shaped by advances in raw materials, potentially changing the overall approach to feed formulation.

Conclusion

The upcycled animal feed market presents a significant opportunity for the animal feed industry to transition towards a more sustainable future. With its potential to reduce environmental impact, lower costs, and improve animal health, this trend is expected to have a lasting impact on the industry's growth and development. As the market continues to evolve, it is essential to address the challenges and opportunities presented by upcycling food waste to animal feed, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for the industry.

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Obesity Epidemic: A Looming National Crisis

  In the historical series “Lest We Forget,” host Lillian Cauldwell examines how obesity has become a national security threat. The Department of Defense allocates approximately $1.5 billion annually to obesity-related healthcare for service members. In 2022, it was reported that 41.9% of service members were obese, with men at a higher rate of 22.5% compared to women at 17.4%. The Navy recorded…

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An open letter to the U.S. Congress

It’s time to fund the government—especially WIC!

143 so far! Help us get to 250 signers!

Now that Congress has a Speaker they must reach a comprehensive, bipartisan agreement to fund the Government, which is critical for a number of bipartisan priorities – including child care, nutrition assistance, public health, research and development, and national security. The Biden Administration also recently communicated with Congress about critical funding needs for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Student Aid Administration, and the Social Security Administration to prevent harmful impacts on women and children, students, seniors and individuals with disabilities in the coming year, and I expect Congress to address these needs as well. We also need funding for the Disaster Relief Fund to enable FEMA to continue supporting critical response efforts and recovery projects in communities across the country. Thanks.

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Malnutrition is widespread as the number of Filipinos who cannot afford a healthy diet is rising, according to the Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022 report. More than a quarter of children under five in the Philippines suffer from stunted growth, the World Food Programme says. This is a resilient country - people do what they can to survive. But experts believe millions more will face hunger and malnutrition if prices continue to rise.

‘The Philippines' food worries amid Ukraine war and typhoons’, BBC

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Nutrition Rehabilitation Home Service Sites

Nutrition Rehabilitation Home (NRH) provide facility-based management of severe acute malnutrition integrated with hospital services with nutrition education and counselling to the guardians/parents for the management of moderate acute malnutrition as well as good nutrition and health care practices for their children. S.NO.FacilityProvinceDistrictLocal Level1JANAKPUR PROVINCIAL HOSPITALMadesh…