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Edge: The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What Changed and What Remained the Same

Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services jointly release the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This document is intended to provide nutrition recommendations to shape federal nutrition programs and policies (including guidelines that will eventually roll out to school meals), as well as provide guidance for Americans on reducing the risk of chronic disease.

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Edge Express: Micromanaging vs. Undercommunicating: Striking the Right Balance for Your Team

Most of us don’t want to be micromanagers – but when someone forgets to fill out the temperature logs yet again, it’s easy to fall into that trap. At the other end of the spectrum, giving staff too much flexibility and freedom without proper guidance and training can leave everyone frustrated. The best foodservice managers learn over time to walk the line between these two extremes. With practice, you can provide enough direction to support efficiency and safety, while still allowing your team t

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Tech at the Table: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder

Artificial intelligence is one of the hottest topics in the tech world right now, but it's not just for Silicon Valley startups anymore. Discover the potential benefits of using AI in your role, as well as shortcomings and ethical implications. Engage in a variety of practical use cases for the CDM, CFPP with popular AI tools. Learn how AI will continue to affect various aspects of the foodservice world – and how you can stay up to date with a constantly evolving digital landscape.

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Edge: The Power of Protein: Benefits and Menu Considerations

PROTEIN IS A POWERHOUSE NUTRIENT for any population, but especially for older adults and school-age children. Understanding the benefits of protein, being knowledgeable about daily requirements, and creating innovative menu solutions can help you improve the health and well-being of those you serve.or any population, but especially for older adults and school-age children. Understanding the benefits of protein, being knowledgeable about daily requirements, and creating innovative menu solutions

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Edge: Training Approaches to Strengthen Nutrition and Allergy Expertise Among Staff

AS A FOODSERVICE MANAGER, you’ll likely need to plan group trainings on topics like allergy awareness and nutrition guidelines. These workshops enhance knowledge and skills of employees (Grappasonni et al., 2018), positively impacting habits. Several studies have linked higher knowledge levels in nutrition, allergies, and food safety to better practices in the kitchen (Bean et al., 2019, Jianu & Goleţ, 2019, Young & Thaivalappil, 2018).

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