AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPediatric Nutrition Care: My Diabetes Tutor launched Pediatric Nutrition Steps℠, a virtual Medical Nutrition Therapy program for kids dealing with overweight, obesity, prediabetes and metabolic risk, delivered by Registered Dietitians. SNAP Restrictions: South Carolina’s Healthy Food SC pilot will bar SNAP purchases of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks and other sweetened beverages starting Aug. 31, while diet/zero-sugar drinks stay allowed. Food Safety Recall: Walmart shoppers may be affected by a recall of 3,000+ Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits (possible listeria); the kits were sold in 29 states, including Illinois, with an Aug. 22, 2026 expiration. Health Research: A new U.S. study links daily sugar-sweetened drinks to a 2.45x higher risk of gastric cancer, while artificially sweetened beverages showed no similar increase. Retail/Convenience: DoorDash added digital video game purchases to its app, bundling game-night essentials like snacks and drinks. Local Food Access: Franklin County, Alabama is hosting a free pet wellness clinic offering pet food, vaccines and exams.
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