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Posted by: Alex Rickert on Friday August 16, 2024 Welcome New Members We are thrilled to introduce a new feature to our website that will shine a light on the remarkable individuals who make up our vibrant community. Our Member Spotlight will showcase new members, giving you an inside look into their experiences, expertise, and passions. This is a fantastic opportunity for us all to get to know each other better and celebrate the diverse talents and perspectives within our network. Welcome to the SNEB community—let’s celebrate the in (...)

Posted by: Ellen Schuster, MS on Thursday June 20, 2024 Explore the most recent updates in food, nutrition, and health through our regular blog. Here, we have the latest news spanning various topics crucial to health and nutrition. Rising Food Costs and Evolving Health Concerns Buying food continues to be a primary concern for educators and the audiences they engage with, as the cost of groceries remains a significant issue. In response, retailers are making efforts to alleviate the financial burden of food shopping, with some gro (...)

Posted by: Ellen Schuster, MS on Tuesday May 21, 2024 Explore the most recent updates in food, nutrition, and health through our regular blog. Here, we have the latest news spanning various topics crucial to health and nutrition. In today's update, we delve into innovative perspectives on particularly relevant subjects for nutrition educators. Food Trends Evolve The food environment is constantly evolving. In this post, we see some good news: new school meal standards starting July 1 will make it easier to acquire local foods, an (...)

Posted by: Nicole Brandt on Monday May 6, 2024 Congratulations to our newly elected SNEB leaders! SNEB appreciates all members who participated in the election process and announces the following successful candidates. (Also, thank you those who submitted names during the election process for open Division positions. We are in the process of conducting special elections to welcome those Division leaders.) Board of Directors Adrienne Markworth MA, BS Vice President Kavitha SankavaramPhDTreasurer Serah (...)

Posted by: Ellen Schuster, MS on Monday April 22, 2024 Discover the latest updates on food, nutrition, and health in our regular blog. Stay informed with the latest news that covers a wide range of topics important to the well-being of the audiences you reach. Today's update focuses on new ways to think about topics of interest to nutrition educators. TAKING A NEW LOOK In the evolving landscape of nutrition education, especially regarding lifespan and longevity, a fresh perspective considers not just the duration of life, but the qual (...)

Posted by: Ellen Schuster, MS on Tuesday April 2, 2024 Discover the latest updates on food, nutrition, and health in our regular blog. Stay informed with latest news that covers a wide range of topics important to the well-being of the audiences you reach. Today's update focuses on the most recent developments in food purchasing, specifically regarding the costs and health benefits of fruits and vegetables, alongside the current and potential future trends in weight loss medication. THE COST OF FOOD & HEALTH IN THE NEWS The issue (...)

Posted by: Ellen Schuster, MS on Friday March 15, 2024 Discover the latest updates on food, nutrition, and health in our regular blog. Stay informed with latest news that covers a wide range of topics important to the well-being of the audiences you reach. In today's post, delve into the current insights on the cost of food and its impact on health. Trends indicate that high food prices will continue to impact healthy eating THE COST OF FOOD & HEALTH IN THE NEWS As 2024 begins, the public continues to be concerned about high food p (...)

Posted by: Ellen Schuster, MS on Friday March 1, 2024 By Ellen Shuster, MS Here are the 2024 food/nutrition/fitness trend predictions from various groups as well as a survey of dietitians. Some predictions are based on data, others on interviews with thought leaders, and other sources. Below is a list of helpful resources that have been gathered for your convenience: Whatever the source, AI will definitely be involved; this report from the 2024 CES Conference shares that Walmart will predict when you run out of foods (https://thetakeout.c (...)

Posted by: Nicole Brandt on Monday February 26, 2024 Dear SNEB Community, With great enthusiasm and a profound sense of responsibility, I am honored to step into the role of Executive Director of SNEB. As I embark on this journey, I am filled with gratitude for the trust placed in me by the board, staff, volunteers, and all of you who form this vibrant community. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the remarkable work done by my predecessor, Rachel Daeger, and the entire SNEB team. Their dedication and passion have laid a robust foun (...)

Posted by: SNEB Administrator on Sunday February 18, 2024 from the February 2024 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Noreen Springstead, Jason Wilson, Dr. Elanna S. Yalow, Tyler Yarbrough, Yenory Hernandez Garbanzo Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA),1 along with its partners, has learned that it is critical to create visibility for healthy and nutrient-dense foods in order to increase consumption of them. Here are just some of the ways we can work together to improve fruit and vegetable consumption that were shared at the (...)