The purpose of this issue brief is to identify key food sources of sodium, saturated fat, empty calories, and refined grains in the diets of congregate and home-delivered meal participants, and to examines differences between participants and nonparticipants in these…
Older Americans Act Title III-C Nutrition Services Program: Examining the Types of Foods Older Adults Consumed from Program Meals and Over 24 Hours
The purpose of this issue brief is to describe the types of foods that participants consumed as part of congregate and home-delivered meals and examine differences between participants and nonparticipants in foods consumed over 24 hours. This issue brief expands…
Don’t Wing It
Welcome to the Don’t Wing It consumer campaign main page! A few simple Do’s and Don’ts on Touch and Temp will help you reduce the risk of illness from common germs that can cause foodborne illness like Salmonella and Campylobacter. Don’t Wing It!…
The Story of Your Dinner
The Story of Your Dinner (Click here for Spanish version – Haga clic aquí para la versión en español) Between busy back-to-school schedules and preparing for the holiday season, millions of Americans will be cooking and sharing meals with family…
Food Service Basics For Non-Food Service Program Managers & Staff – Summary
The production and service of meals to older individuals is, in reality, a food service business and must be operated as such. A food service business is a complex organization, and food service operations are often difficult for someone not…
Food Service Basics For Non-Food Service Program Managers & Staff – Extended
The production and service of meals to older individuals is, in reality, a food service business and must be operated as such. A food service business is a complex organization, and food service operations are often difficult for someone not…
AARP Native Origins Cooking Series
AARP’s Native Origins website offers a collection of resources (articles, videos, blogs and reports) that celebrate the lives and culture of 50-plus American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Through a series of three videos, Emmy-winning chef Loretta Barrett Oden, a…
Traditional Foods: Are They Safe For First Nations Consumption?
This paper focuses on the critical issue of First Nations exposure to environmental contaminants through the consumption of traditional foods. It discusses potential health risks and benefits to First Nation communities, as well as other issue of concern with respect…
Healthy Native Foods Toolkit
The Healthy Native Foods Toolkit for American Indian communities has been developed to serve as a reference tool to aid in healthy meal planning. The toolkit is designed to provide tips, guidelines and meal planning strategies for staff meetings and…
Food for Fifty
For 65 years Food For Fifty has been used as a resource for students in quantity food production and for persons in foodservice management. The book is designed to provide food professionals with quantity recipes that they can prepare with…
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