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WEBNutrition and Food Services (NFS) develops and provides comprehensive evidenced based nutritional services for our Veterans and their families across VHA’s …

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URL: https://www.nutrition.va.gov/

Healthy Teaching Kitchen Program

WEBVA facilities across the country offer Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) programs which teach Veterans and their support persons about food, nutrition and how …

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VHA Food Security Office

WEBThe VHA Food Security Office (FSO) supports Veteran comprehensive health and wellbeing by ensuring food security. Our Mission is to provide resources to …

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Opportunities for Employment in VA Nutrition and Food …

WEBWe are always looking for qualified and motivated applicants to join our Nutrition and Food Service Team. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) staffs and …

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Recipes, Cookbooks, and Cooking Videos

WEBThe Nutrition and Food Services Healthy Teaching Kitchen Program has created a Healthy Teaching Kitchen YouTube Channel with cooking videos. The …

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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support …

WEBIt is an interactive, ongoing process engaging the person with diabetes, the caregiver or family, and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). …

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Eating Right for Kidney Health

WEBTHE FIRST STEPS TO EATING RIGHT. STEP 1 Choose and prepare foods with less salt and sodium. Buy fresh food more often. Sodium (a part of salt) is added to many …

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Plant Based Diet

WEBPlant-Based Diet. A plant-based diet contains vegetables, beans and legumes, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds. It does not include meat, poultry, wild game, seafood, eggs, …

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids: An Overview and Food Sources

WEBALA is found in numerous plant foods. Eat a variety of these foods to gain the many health benefits that omega-3 fatty acids can offer. Good sources include: Leafy greens (collard, …

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Health at Every Size

WEBHAES can help re-connect internal awareness to find ways to improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Principles of HAES. • Weight Inclusivity: Accept and respect your …

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Four Steps to Check: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill Step 1: …

WEBAvoid cross-contamination during food storage: Keep meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs separate from all other foods in the fridge. Place raw meat, poultry and seafood in …

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Probiotic Sources and Supplements

WEBThese are often referred to as “good bacteria” and help digest food, protect the gut microbiome, and keep the body’s immune response. What are the benefits? Probiotics …

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Mediterranean Diet

WEBChoosing a diet similar to one eaten by people living around the Mediterranean Sea may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and have additional health benefits. The diet is …

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Stress and GI Health

WEBStress and Gastrointestinal (GI) Health. Stress is a universal experience that affects all people. Stress can be both mental and physical. Mental stress can appear as worry or …

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Lipids and Heart Health

WEBLDL is sometimes called "bad" cholesterol because a high LDL level can lead to the buildup of plaque in your arteries. Recommendations. Consume healthy fats. Ex: Olive Oil, Fatty …

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Preventing Dehydration In Older Adults

WEBAt least half of what you drink should be water. Good choices of fluid are: • Water or calorie-free flavored water. • Fruit or vegetable juices. • Milk. • Decaffeinated or herbal teas. • …

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Practical Plant-Based Cooking

WEB3 Table of ontents Recipe Index Separate Hazardous Foods Use one cutting board for hazardous foods (e.g. raw meat, raw poultry, Safe Food Storage Times

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