Clinical dietitian Kristi King appeared on CBC Radio Canada to talk about the science behind sugars, particularly in the context of parents and caregivers managing children’s sugar intake after Halloween. King addressed the common belief in “sugar highs,” noting that while it is difficult to fully understand all the factors involved, she has a clearer understanding of what happens after blood glucose spikes. “We end up having this crash down. What goes up, must come down,” King said.
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed Texas state agencies to begin investigations into possible fraud in child care funding programs across the state.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott has announced that the Governor’s Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host its sixth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 5 through January 11, 2025.
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Darryl Heath and Colt McCoy, and reappointed Ashlie Thomas to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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