Nutritional medicine
Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

by Keri Ferguson,University of Western OntarioCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have been told, "Eat your fruits and vegetables" throughout generations. But a new study out of

Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

by Keri Ferguson,University of Western OntarioCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have been told, "Eat your fruits and vegetables" throughout generations. But a new study out of
More physical education policies in schools have not curbed childhood obesity, say researchers

More physical education policies in schools have not curbed childhood obesity, say researchers

by Victoria Yu,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLaws that require physical education (PE) in elementary schools are not curbing the obesity epidemic, according to a

More physical education policies in schools have not curbed childhood obesity, say researchers

by Victoria Yu,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLaws that require physical education (PE) in elementary schools are not curbing the obesity epidemic, according to a
Research identifies four eating behavior patterns in children

Research identifies four eating behavior patterns in children

by Aston UniversityMean score of eating behaviors for 4 latent profiles (N = 995). Note: FR = Food Responsiveness, EOE = Emotional Overeating, EF = Enjoyment of Food, DD = Desire to Drink, SR = S

Research identifies four eating behavior patterns in children

by Aston UniversityMean score of eating behaviors for 4 latent profiles (N = 995). Note: FR = Food Responsiveness, EOE = Emotional Overeating, EF = Enjoyment of Food, DD = Desire to Drink, SR = S
Mothers with higher quality diets have slimmer, leaner babies

Mothers with higher quality diets have slimmer, leaner babies

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing problem among toddlers, children and adolescents in the United States. Gaining weight and fat mass rapidly during the first

Mothers with higher quality diets have slimmer, leaner babies

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing problem among toddlers, children and adolescents in the United States. Gaining weight and fat mass rapidly during the first
Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women

Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDietmay play a role in the development ofdangerous high blood pressure in late pregnancyamong some Hispanic/Latina

Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDietmay play a role in the development ofdangerous high blood pressure in late pregnancyamong some Hispanic/Latina
Scientists uncover a missing link between poor diet and higher cancer risk

Scientists uncover a missing link between poor diet and higher cancer risk

byNational University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.03.006A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unearthed

Scientists uncover a missing link between poor diet and higher cancer risk

byNational University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.03.006A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unearthed
Intermittent fasting may help preserve intestinal health as we age

Intermittent fasting may help preserve intestinal health as we age

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted in mice has found that intermittent fasting brought benefits beyond weight loss, suggesting the practice could

Intermittent fasting may help preserve intestinal health as we age

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted in mice has found that intermittent fasting brought benefits beyond weight loss, suggesting the practice could
Consumption of soluble dietary fiber favors renewal of intestinal epithelial cells, study shows

Consumption of soluble dietary fiber favors renewal of intestinal epithelial cells, study shows

by André Julião,FAPESPThese images show more cells undergoing cell division (red) in the group fed an inulin-rich diet (right) than the group that did not ingest this soluble fiber. Credit: Rena

Consumption of soluble dietary fiber favors renewal of intestinal epithelial cells, study shows

by André Julião,FAPESPThese images show more cells undergoing cell division (red) in the group fed an inulin-rich diet (right) than the group that did not ingest this soluble fiber. Credit: Rena
Study finds high-fiber diet brings significant changes to human gut microbiome

Study finds high-fiber diet brings significant changes to human gut microbiome

by University of California, IrvineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA short-term intervention in daily fiber consumption can significantly alter the gut microbiome and nutrient intake, according to a stu

Study finds high-fiber diet brings significant changes to human gut microbiome

by University of California, IrvineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA short-term intervention in daily fiber consumption can significantly alter the gut microbiome and nutrient intake, according to a stu
3 simple steps to support your immune health

3 simple steps to support your immune health

by Kelsey Simpkins,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhether it's wiping down our cart at the grocery store, washing one's hands properly for at least 20 seconds,

3 simple steps to support your immune health

by Kelsey Simpkins,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhether it's wiping down our cart at the grocery store, washing one's hands properly for at least 20 seconds,