The Mediterranean diet has long been recognized as a positive dietary pattern for supporting overall health. The Mediterranean diet includes following a dietary pattern that is based in fruits, vegetables and whole grains; incorporates healthy fats such as olive oil; focuses on small amounts of protein with a focus on seafood; includes moderate intake of wine; and limits processed foods, sweets and red meat.
From transition cycles across pre-deployment through post-deployment, military families experience unique seasons. Much like the seasons of military life, pregnancy is a process of longevity, lasting from pre-pregnancy well into parenthood.
In the intricate tapestry of caregiving, one of the most overlooked groups is children who serve as caregivers to family members with disabilities. These young caregivers often balance their educational responsibilities, personal development, and the demanding role of caring for a loved one (Caregiving Youth Research Collaborative, 2023).
Caring for a loved one who is chronically ill or aging is a journey filled with love, sacrifice, and often, profound personal challenges. Among these challenges is the profound sense of grief and loss that can arise, not only after the death of the loved one but also during the caregiving process itself.
Being aware of times of ambiguity and uncertainty in the deployment cycle can enhance support and help families know what to expect.
Programs serving children ages birth through twelfth grade may want to become more inclusive to support the diverse needs of students and families in their care. Developing a program-wide philosophy of inclusion is an essential step to making a school-related program more inclusive; a shared inclusive philosophy is an indicator of a high-quality program (Cate et al., 2010).
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend the consumption of a variety of vegetables and fruits (USDA and US Department of Health and Human Services, 2020). Only 12.3% of adults consume enough fruit, even fewer, 10% meet the vegetable recommendations (Lee, et al., 2019).
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Inclusive programs are prevalent options for students (U.S. Department of Education, 2023). These programs enroll students with and without disabilities in the same classrooms with the same learning opportunities and use practices that support all student’s learning and development.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense under Award Number 2023-48770-41333.
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