The FDA issued final guidance for the food industry providing voluntary, short-term (sodium reduction targets for commercially processed, packaged and prepared foods to help address the high levels of sodium in the U.S. food supply.

The USDA's investment will address the growing issues facing agricultural markets and supply chains, including school nutrition supply chains directly impacting Academy members and our communities.

Leaders of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., and the Academy announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing health disparities for African Americans focused on aligning nutrition security and ministry outreach during the launch of NBCUSA’s convening of faith leaders.

The U.S. will invest $10 billion for food security initiatives, with half the funds being used for domestic efforts and half supporting international efforts.