According to the USDA Economic Research Service, 35.2 million people or 10.5% of households were food insecure some time during 2019. Food insecurity is defined as “the disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of money and other resources.” While national unemployment has declined to 6.3% per the U.S. Bureau of Labor […]
Melanie is an RD who works mainly with older adults. She provides consulting services to her local Meals on Wheels (MOW) program, where her duties include writing menus and providing nutrition expertise for the organization. From time to time, Melanie volunteers as a MOW substitute driver. Her work with MOW has exposed Melanie to the […]
It was such a thrill to plan and coordinate Today’s Dietitian’s first local food and farm tour. We organized the tour in conjunction with Today’s Dietitian’s 4th annual Spring Symposium this month, which was held in New Orleans. Since about 600 dietitians had gathered together from all over the country (and even the world—hey Belize!) […]
Hunger lurks everywhere in the United States with nearly 50 million people struggling to find their next meal. Whether you work in media, counseling, or food service, all dietitians have the power to influence food insecurity rates. Together, we can improve the health of our next generation by transforming how food insecurity is approached, discussed, […]
