Stormee Williams: Helping Screen Families for Social Needs in Dallas
At her annual wellness visit, Dr. Stormee Williams filled out a digital questionnaire that asked about her need for help with housing, transportation,…
Tag: Healthy Food
3 Resources to Use During Healthy Weight Week
National Healthy Weight Week is recognized on the third week of January every year and focuses on achieving and maintaining healthy weight through h…
Tell FDA: 5 Best Ways to Curb Added Sugars
Good news! The FDA wants your comment on strategies to reduce added sugar consumption! Sugary drink consumption, which is heavy among Latino children,…
Toolkit: How to Screen for Sugary Drink Consumption in Early Childhood
Did you know Latino kids consume more sugary drinks—soda, sports and energy drinks, sugary fruit juices, and flavored milk—than the average child?…
New Healthy Eating Research Resources Available in Spanish
Childhood is a critical period for the development of eating behaviors and habits that last into adulthood. These habits play a vital role in growth, …
Comment Now: Limit Sugar, Alcohol in New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A few years ago, scientists advised federal leaders to adjust the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to lower added sugar intake from 10% to 6% of daily…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 9/5/23: Building a Healthier Future for Latinos
Latinos face many challenges to good health. Equitable access to healthcare is often out of reach. Discrimination is a reality for many, along with fi…
Farmers Markets Are Essential for Local Food Systems
Does your town have a farmers market? Farmers markets are a path to healthy food access. They are especially important amid the push for nutrition sec…
New CDC Report May Make You Lose Your Appetite
We’ve all learned from an early age that it’s best to stay home when sick. But for the 21% of American workers with no paid sick leave – many of…
Hey, San Antonio! Want Help to Eat Healthier?
You can get help eating healthier from the Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate, a 6-month program led by Wellness 360 at UT Health San Antonio. …