Nutrition Expert Warns Risks Of Ultraprocessed Foods
A local nutrition expert said relying heavily on ultra-processed foods can lead to serious health issues like cardiovascular disease and obesity due to high levels of sodium and added sugars. Registered Dietitian Holly Bundrant said ultraprocssed foods refer to industrially-created food products in modern diets. She noted that the NOVA classification system identifies these items […]
Overton County Schools Offer Free Meals Over Summer
Overton County Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to children in need this summer. Overton School Nutrition Program Director Debie Taylor said some kids in Overton County lack access to meals outside of school. Taylor said the program feeds some 500 kids every day during the summer. “They say 18 and under,” Taylor said. […]
Clay Schools Nutrition Program Adapting To Issues In Supplies
The Clay County Schools Nutrition Program is seeing the effects of a national supply chain issue. Clay Schools Nutrition Program Supervisor Laura McLerran said that the shortage of products changes weekly. She said she thinks that the shortage has several factors at play. “It’s everything from a labor shortage,” McLerran said. “Like I said this […]
Putnam Co. Schools Begin Summer Food Program
Putnam County Schools kick off its summer food service program on Tuesday. Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said the program provides both breakfast and lunch to any child under the age of 18. “Children do not have to be present for the meal to be picked up,” Mitchell said. “It’s helping to decrease interactions but […]
UT-Extension Offices To Fully Reopen On June 1
Upper Cumberland Ag Extension Offices are preparing to fully reopen on June 1. Putnam County UT Extension Director Michelle Parrott said telecommuting has been a challenge for an office overseeing many programs and groups. Parrott said extension offices are meant to be available to people whether it’s for 4-H or family and consumer sciences. “We […]
Good Nutrition Habits for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving comfort foods can bring people to the table, but they also tend to bring calories along with them. Cumberland County UT-TSU Family-Consumer Science Agent Kelli Roberson said dishes like special casseroles are where people should focus on moderation and remember they can always take leftovers. Roberson said if someone wants to load up their […]
