FDA Nutrition Program

NIEHS/FDA CLARITY-BPA research program update

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in the production of numerous consumer products resulting in potential daily human exposure to this chemical. The FDA previously evaluated the body of BPA toxicology data and determined that BPA is safe at current exposure levels. Although consistent with the assessment of some other regulatory agencies around the world, this determination of BPA safety cont...

Nutrition Assistance Program Report Series

A Plant-Based Nutrition Program

M than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, leading to the development of chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, killing one in four Americans, and more than 73 million people have elevated cholesterol levels. Nutrition is a key element in maintaining wellness and managing chronic illness...

Food Policy and Applied Nutrition Program

Recognizing the increasing reliance being placed on caring practices in large scale nutrition programs, a study was undertaken in the context of one such program, the Bangladesh Integrated Nutrition Project, to examine the effects of women’s time constraints on the successful implementation of such programs. Women who are most seriously time-constrained are neither those at the top nor those at...

Food Policy and Applied Nutrition Program

Discussion papers provide a means for researchers, students and professionals to share thoughts and findings on a wide range of topics relating to food, hunger, agriculture and nutrition. They contain preliminary material and are circulated prior to a formal peer review in order to stimulate discussion and critical comment. Some working papers will eventually be published and their content may ...