Thursday, January 8, 2015

Fort Bliss/ US Troops in Europe/ New Dietary Advice


Missoulian: US scales back troops at Europe bases to save $500 million
DoD Announces European Infrastructure Consolidation Actions and F-35 Basing in Europe
“The Department of Defense announced today the consolidation of some U.S. infrastructure in Europe, including the return of 15 sites to their host nations. These actions, taken as part of the European Infrastructure Consolidation (EIC) process, will save the U.S. government approximately $500 million annually. The DoD also announced the first F-35 basing in Europe at RAF Lakenheath, UK, which will bring new opportunities for collaboration between the U.S. and UK air forces.”


Missoulian: 5 things to look for as govt writes new dietary advice
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the cornerstone of Federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities.
“The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are jointly issued and updated every 5 years by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They provide authoritative advice about consuming fewer calories, making informed food choices, and being physically active to attain and maintain a healthy weight, reduce risk of chronic disease, and promote overall health.”
2015 Dietary Guidelines

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