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First Bites Matter: Pork’s Role in Family Meals

When baby’s first bite includes pork, their growth and development flourishes. Pork is the perfect protein to help new parents and parents of young children make every bite count during National Family Meals Month.

Human Nutrition
Phrases that Help and Hinder: Nudging Children Toward Healthy Eating Habits

Caregivers play a big role in shaping children’s eating behaviors. Empowering children to explore new foods, like lean pork, is key to addressing nutritional challenges faced by children. 

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One Health: Supporting Market Demand for Pork

The interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health is crucial to supporting demand for pork and ensuring a safe, high-quality pork supply.

Human Nutrition
Pork: The Ultimate Carrier Food for a Nutrient-Rich Diet

Did you know pork is considered the ultimate Carrier Food? 🍖 Including it in your diet can boost intake of essential nutrients like potassium, choline, and more. Dive into the latest research to learn how pork is shaping the future of nutrition.

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Remembering Kara — The Visionary Who Revolutionized Pork’s Approach to Health and Wellness

In loving memory of Kara Behlke Ungerman, NPB's Vice President of Nutrition, Health and Wellness Transformation. January 18, 1983 - August 4, 2023.

Human Nutrition
Just In: Study Shows Pork Fits in Nutritious Diet at Lower Cost

Research shows pork is a high-quality, affordable protein that feeds and nourishes people around the world.

Human Nutrition
Insights from Food Modeling Research: Putting the Thrifty Food Plan into Practice

With discussions on food inflation, hunger and nutrition insecurity at all-time highs, low-income families are challenged to keep nutritious meals on the table. Pork has a huge role to play.

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