Research from ASN Journals

Jan 14, 2021

Biofortification increases iron content of potatoes and sweet potatoes, but does not negate need for additional iron to prevent deficiency

The prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in low- and middle-income countries is relatively high, in part, because

Jan 12, 2021

Plant protein vs. animal protein: Which has the greatest impact bone health?

Studies suggest that increased intakes of plant-based foods and decreased consumption of animal-based foods may reduce the risk of chronic

Jan 11, 2021

Vitamin D status and COVID-19 severity: Is there a link?

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Co-V-2) has caused a global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Infected persons display

Jan 04, 2021

Popular Nutrition Research in 2020

2020 was a year unlike many, but one thing did not change: the importance and relevance of nutrition research. In

Dec 15, 2020

Is there a link between temporal dietary patterns and obesity?

Traditional investigation of the diet-health relation tends to focus on singular behaviors such as breakfast skipping or aspects of dietary

Dec 15, 2020

Vitamin D Status and Depression: Is there a link?

Low vitamin D status has been associated with depression, but research among minority populations such as Puerto Ricans living in

Dec 14, 2020

Infant and child health are improved but the prevalence of stunting was not reduced by a combined nutrition and education program in Malawi

Childhood stunting remains a major challenge, especially in low- to middle-income countries. Even in those countries where the percentage of

Overlapping vitamin A deficiency interventions can lead to excessive liver vitamin retinol stores in gerbils