Research from ASN Journals
Is Protein Supplementation Counterproductive for Older Adults?
Scientific review published in Advances in Nutrition finds that protein supplementation among older adults does not lower energy intake and
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Updated WIC food packages are associated with improvements in the diets and health of low-income, vulnerable infants and young children
In 2009 the USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which promotes the health and nutrition
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Food attributes: Why some foods may be better than others for satisfying hunger
Studies have shown that satiety-promoting foods, those that prolong digestion and reduce appetite, may facilitate weight loss by helping to
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COVID-19: Disruptions in food security and the potential impacts on migration
Food insecurity is an increasing concern around the world. Together, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the global recession
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Amino acid carbon isotope ratios and subject characteristics can be used as an estimator of added sugar intake
Objective biomarkers are needed to estimate dietary intake of added sugars if accurate associations with disease prevalence are to be
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Family poultry production can improve child nutrition in low-income countries
Undernutrition contributes to stunting in approximately 159 million children under 5 years of age in the world. Stunting is a
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Limiting myristic acid-rich foods: A novel dietary approach to lowering cardiovascular disease risk
The primary function of lipoproteins is to transport lipids in the blood. While there are several classes of lipoproteins, some
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Dietary Vitamin C may help reduce age-related muscle loss
Age-related skeletal muscle loss and function, known as sarcopenia, can lead to frailty and loss of mobility among older adults.
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Does vitamin D status affect COVID-19 severity and mortality?
Important health-related benefits associated with vitamin D have long been recognized. In addition to bone health, vitamin D has a
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