Research from ASN Journals
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load: What does the research tell us about disease risk?
The glycemic index and glycemic load are numbers assigned to foods to indicate the expected response of blood glucose when
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Neural activation patterns in response to food-related cues
Limiting intake of high-fat and high-fat/high-sugar foods avoids the blunting of taste and reward responsivity to food, thus reducing risk
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Internet Use and Obesity
Review published in Advances in Nutrition finds frequent internet use associated with increased odds of being overweight or obese. The
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Should You Eat More Dried Fruit?
Review published in Advances in Nutrition presents evidence that dried fruit consumption may be more effective than fresh fruit in
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A follow-up to the Women’s Health Initiative Dietary Modification Trial: Are there health benefits associated with low-fat dietary patterns?
The preferred macronutrient dietary composition and its potential impact on health has been debated for decades. The importance of this
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Food insecurity and childhood obesity: Is there a connection?
A well-nourished population requires that all members of society have access to sufficient amounts of nutritious food. Unfortunately, food insecurity
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Is salted fish carcinogenic?
How certain foods, nutrients, and eating patterns influence cancer risk is of great interest. Although there is no certainty that
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Trending Articles from ASN Journals – Week of August 5, 2019
The following articles from ASN Journals have been receiving attention in the news and social media: The impact of keto-adaptation
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Do Almonds Lower Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease?
Review published in Advances in Nutrition finds evidence to support almonds’ heart-healthy claims, but most people don’t eat enough of
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