The Promise of Equality, The Reality of Disparity The landscape of women’s sports has transformed dramatically over the past several decades, largely due to Title IX. Passed in 1972, this pivotal federal law prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal funding—including athletics. Before Title IX, opportunities for women in sports were […]
Understanding the Role of DRIs in Diverse Diets Introduction to DRIs To promote better nutrition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). The DRIs are a set of scientifically developed reference values for nutrients (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2015). They recommend amounts of energy, nutrients, and other […]