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1. IntroductionUrine pH (UpH) refers to urine acidity. On average, UpH is slightly acidic with a pH of 6.0, and acidic urine means a pH of less than 5.5 . It is known to be influenced by systemic factors such as an individual’s diet,…

Posted by Caree Jackson Cotwright, PhD, RDN, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, USDA Food and Nutrition Service in…

Chicago, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organic soy protein isolates are derived from organic soybeans through a process that removes most of the fats and carbohydrates, leaving a highly concentrated protein powder. This isolation…

It’s all about encouraging people to create healthy eating behaviors and include physical activity into their daily lives. That’s the main objective of National Nutrition Month in trying to educate the public on making food choices…

It’s all about encouraging people to create healthy eating behaviors and include physical activity into their daily lives. That’s the main objective of National Nutrition Month in trying to educate the public on making food choices…

In this line, those diets that involve a large amount of refined sugar intake, such as the Western diet, may hurt metabolic health, since it has been pointed out that they may be the compounds of oxidative molecules that may compromise…

Malnutrition, in all its forms, includes undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate vitamins or minerals, overweight and obesity. South Africa has undergone a nutritional transition over the past 30 years…

Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image courtesy of NIEHS)Historically, NIEHS has dedicated the bulk of its resources to studying things in the environment that are potentially bad and finding…

To mark World Obesity Day on Monday 4 March, the IAEA will launch a body composition (BC) database aimed at helping countries devise better health policies to combat growing obesity challenges worldwide. Learning more about body…

That's it. That's it. Launches Inaugural Snacking Trends Report #1 Trend: More Fruits & Vegetables Healthy Snacking Company Launches Nutrition Expert Council and Unveils Inaugural Snacking Trends Report for National Nutrition…

The Keto diet may be able to help people avoid weight gainShutterstock / Brent Hofacker People with type 2 diabetes who stop using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy can avoid regaining the lost pounds if they…

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, announced today that the company will present findings from four studies evaluating apraglutide in adults with short bowel syndrome…

1. IntroductionOptimal nutrition during the first year of life is essential for growth and development, but also to promote healthy eating and adequate feeding behaviours in later childhood and to reduce the risk of chronic disease…

The concern over factory-made fare, especially many plant-based meat substitutes, is often misplaced and lacking evidence, says biologist Jenny Chapman

To reduce the generation of household food waste, it is essential to comprehend the numerous drivers and causes involved . The tendency to throw food away is influenced by demographic and economic characteristics, such as income, the age…

In general, how healthy is your overall diet? Would you say it is.... (January 2024). Credit: Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability…

The Yomiuri ShimbunChef Hiroshi Shinde, right, serves hot emergency meals at his restaurant in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 27. By Ayano Kimura and Hiroyuki Oya / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 7:00 JST, February…

7 February 2024 Pulses, the dried edible seeds of plants in the legume family, have been a staple in diets around the world for millennia. As we approach World Pulses Day, our focus turns to one of the most versatile members of…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by 1,2,3,*, 1, 4, 2 and 1 1 Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Global Health, Faculty of…

Posted by Caree Jackson Cotwright, PhD, RDN, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, USDA Food and Nutrition Service in…

By Anita Subramanian I have always been intrigued by the famous quote from Hippocrates, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." These words make me think deeper about the relationship between nutrition and…

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1. IntroductionThe nation’s health has always been a national priority, and poor lifestyle habits and diet structure have contributed to many health problems in recent years. University students, in particular, are in the middle stages…

Gaining maximum muscle growth is a multifaceted endeavor. It moves beyond the confines of the gym, plunging deep into the world of strategic nutrition. In this wide-ranging guide, we unlock ten invaluable…

Genetics play a significant role in autism, but exposure to environmental contaminants such as air pollution and pesticides likely contributes, too. An NIEHS workshop held June 21-22 explored whether some nutrients may protect people…

Statewide Trainings Scheduled for Farmers Market Nutrition Program January 23, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 23, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced it will…

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Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image courtesy of NIEHS)Last month, I visited the University of North Carolina Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) and learned how scientists there are using…

James H. Rimmer, PhD1; Hui-Ju Young, PhD1; Vasil Bachiashvili, MD2; Navneet Kaur Baidwan, PhD2; Tapan Mehta, PhD2 (View author affiliations) Suggested citation for this article: Rimmer JH, Young H, Bachiashvili V, Baidwan NK,…

“Over the last six days, children and families, and the infrastructure they rely on have come under attack in Dnipro, Lviv, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Odesa, and other populated areas”, said Munir Mammadzade.With schools and health facilities…

The nutritional benefits of eating fish during pregnancy appear to outweigh the potential harms of mercury contamination, Emily Oken, M.D., explained during her May 8 NIEHS Keystone Science Lecture. Conflicting messages around fish…

NIEHS researchers and their collaborators recently found exposure to potassium bromate causes distinct changes in yeast DNA, and that footprints of the same changes, or mutations, are found in samples of human esophageal, stomach, and…

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Dr. Shah welcomes Dr. Susan Mayne, Director of FDA's Center for…

4.1. Chemical Changes to the SoilThe improvement in soil quality observed in its chemical, physical, and biological attributes, mainly under cultivation in AFSs+, demonstrates the potential of gneiss powder, especially for processes…

Annual Announcement for School Nutrition Programs - State of Delaware News…

DOVER, Del. (September 18, 2023) — The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is reminding senior Delawareans who registered to participate in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to visit local farmers markets and…

A registered dietitian, or “diet whisperer,” according to Gardner, was on call to offer suggestions and answer questions regarding the diets during the duration of the study. The participants were interviewed about their dietary…

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For those of us who need to get our diet under control—and keep it that way—we surely have noticed the recent explosion of health apps and wearable fitness trackers. No doubt we’ve all thought about buying one of those at $100 to…

15 November 2023 Berlin, Germany, 15 November 2023: Leading experts have issued a rallying cry that greater international cooperation is urgently required to safeguard food security in the wake of global crises. This call to action…

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Focus Area Social Determinants of Health Abstract Background: Feeding Chittenden and Addison Food Shelf are programs that alleviate hunger in Vermont utilizing the Food Access Network. This Network allows customers to select food and…

AT MY local supermarket, I find myself seduced by the range of possibilities in the supplements aisle. Sure, I might be somewhat poorer if I succumb, but who wouldn’t be tempted by a brain-boosting formulation…

“The key was to find swaps that were culinarily equivalent,” Rose said. “By doing this, we think it will be pretty easy for people to adopt the new dishes, because they will be pretty similar to what they are currently eating.” The…

Genetic variation gives carrots a range of different coloursAddictive Creative/Shutterstock The genes that make carrots orange have finally been identified, giving biologists a better understanding of what makes them…

Food insecurity is linked to poorer physical and mental health, including an increased risk of suicide. Therefore, addressing the needs of food-insecure veterans is a national priority. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs conducts…

Research Brief Around 7.5 percent of all veterans —nearly 1.4 million — are food insecure, and they are consistently less likely than their nonveteran peers to be enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). A…