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Low-carb diet may reduce diabetes risk independent of weight loss
Ohio State University
A low-carb diet may have benefits for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes even if they don't lose any weight, a new study suggests.
Strategies to curb poor food choices
Flinders University
What's the best way to prevent children from overloading on bad food choices? Flinders University researchers have found that promoting substitution is the answer to turn around children's excessive consumption of nutrient-poor foods and beverages - resulting in nutritional benefits that are even better than reducing intake of these discretionary food and drink choices. Flinders University researchers studied the impact on the energy and nutrient intakes of more than 2000 Australian 2- to 18-year-olds through simulations of three dietary strategies.
Looming insect invasion threatens California wine and avocados
University of California, Riverside
UC Riverside is testing whether a sesame seed-sized wasp can control a pest that could seriously damage California crops including wine, walnuts, and avocados.
If asked the right way, toddlers will choose broccoli over cake, UCI-led study finds
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, Calif., June 12, 2019 - "Would you like cake or broccoli?" If you ask a child under the age of 3, the answer - eight times out of 10 - will be broccoli. But this has less to do with parents successfully instilling healthy food preferences than the order in which the choices are presented. A study led by the University of California, Irvine and published in the online journal PLOS One has found that toddlers are highly subject to "recency bias" when faced with "or" questions: They tend to pick the last option, even if it's not what they actually want.
Combination of SNAP and WIC improves food security, ISU study finds
Iowa State University
Forty million Americans, including 6.5 million children, are food insecure. New research shows the combination of food assistance programs SNAP and WIC compared to SNAP alone increases food security by at least 2 percentage points and potentially as much as 24 percentage points.
Sensory research digs deep to understand why people like potatoes
Kansas State University
Sensory analysis research is uncovering what people like about various potato varieties. The findings will help restaurants and food producers make potato-based foods that better align with consumer expectations and desires.
Eating More Vitamin K Found to Help, Not Harm, Patients on Warfarin
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
When prescribed the anticoagulant drug warfarin, many patients are told to limit foods rich in vitamin K, such as green vegetables. The results of a new clinical trial call that advice into question and suggest patients on warfarin actually benefit from increasing their vitamin K intake--as long as they keep their intake levels consistent.
UNC receives $3.8 million grant to study "Med-South" weight loss program
University of North Carolina Health Care System
The Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has received a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to fund research that will address the challenge of achieving long-term weight loss among patients with obesity cared for at primary care practices.
Structuring sweetness: What makes Stevia so sweet?
Washington University in St. Louis
New research from Washington University in St. Louis reveals the molecular machinery behind the high-intensity sweetness of the stevia plant. The results could be used to engineer new non-caloric products without the aftertaste that many associate with the sweetener marketed as Stevia.Although the genes and proteins in the biochemical pathway responsible for stevia synthesis are almost completely known, this is the first time that the 3D structure of the proteins that make rebaudioside A -- or RebA, the major ingredient in the product Stevia --has been published, according to the authors of a new paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
One Change Can Make Diet More Planet Friendly
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Food production is an important contributor to climate change, accounting for about a quarter of carbon emissions globally. According to a study that examined the real-world diets of thousands of people in the U.S., we could greatly reduce the carbon footprint of what we eat by changing just one food each day.
Sun-Exposed Oyster Mushrooms Help Patients Fight Tuberculosis
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
In a new study, researchers show that sun-exposed oyster mushrooms offer a readily available source of vitamin D that can help TB patients respond better to anti-TB drugs by improving immune response.
Study Links Poor Sleep with Poor Nutrition
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Many Americans get less than the recommended amount of sleep, and many do not consume the recommended amounts of important vitamins and minerals. A new study suggests the two factors may be connected.
New Research on Diet and Supplements During Pregnancy and Beyond
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
The foods and nutrients a woman consumes while pregnant have important health implications for her and her baby. Nutrition 2019, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, will feature new research on prenatal vitamins, infant supplements and the impacts of a mother's diet during pregnancy and after the baby is born.
Policies Encouraging Healthy Eating Could Greatly Cut Cancer-Related Costs
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
The foods we eat can play an important role in preventing cancer. New modeling research presented at Nutrition 2019 shows that policies using taxes or warning labels to encourage healthier eating could reduce the number of people who develop cancer, which would bring significant savings in medical costs.
Do Policies Targeting Sugary Drinks Pay Off?
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Drinks with added sugar, also known as sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), are one of the largest sources of added sugar in the American diet and a major contributor to obesity. SSBs include non-diet sodas, flavored juice drinks, sports drinks, sweetened tea, coffee drinks, energy drinks and electrolyte replacement drinks. Research presented at Nutrition 2019 will examine how various policies could help reduce the consumption of these sugary beverages and improve health.
Research Reveals How Diet Influences Diabetes Risk
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Could changing what we eat lower the chances of developing type 2 diabetes? Studies presented at Nutrition 2019 will examine how consuming certain foods, vitamins and even the order in which we eat can affect blood sugar levels and risk of developing 2 diabetes.
What is the World Drinking? Study Reveals Global Intake of Major Beverages
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
The beverages we drink represent a substantial source of our daily calories and nutrients, yet standardized methods for tracking beverage consumption have been limited. In the latest and most comprehensive assessment of worldwide beverage consumption, researchers report substantial differences in the beverages consumed by different demographic groups in 185 countries.
Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths Attributed to Not Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Preliminary findings from a new study reveal that inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes each year. The study estimated that roughly 1 in 7 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed to not eating enough fruit and 1 in 12 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed to not eating enough vegetables.
Food for Thought: Studies Reveal Diet's Role in Children's Brain Health
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Eating well, drinking enough water and taking certain supplements have all been shown to positively affect brain function in adults. Less is known about how these factors affect children. At Nutrition 2019, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, researchers announce new findings on the ways nutrition influences how children think, learn and behave.
UPDATED EMBARGO: How much would you pay to eliminate child labor from your cocoa?
PLOS
An increase in cocoa price by 2.8 percent could potentially eliminate the very worst forms of child labor from cocoa production in Ghana, according to a new economic model described in a study published June 5
UF Study: Hunger and Food Security May Impact College Student Health and Academic Performance
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
About 19 percent of respondents were identified as food insecure, lacking consistent access to nutritious food, while another 25 percent experienced anxiety about food shortage. Through this work, UF/IFAS researchers found that food insecure students are also at a higher risk of experiencing stress, poor sleep quality, disordered eating behaviors and overall lower grade point averages than students who are food secure.
Food freshness sensors could replace 'use-by' dates to cut food waste
Imperial College London
The researchers say the new sensors could help detect spoilage and reduce food waste for supermarkets and consumers.
Consumers want food labelling details spoon-fed
University of Delaware
Consumers want information on bioengineered foods spoon-fed. Respondents in a new survey almost never used their own device to scan a QR code, while half accessed information when a separate device was made available. The results could help food industry leaders to better communicate with consumers.
Limiting warming to 2 degrees C will require emission cuts across entire food system
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Feeding 10 billion people and keeping Earth from overheating this century require not only major changes to agriculture, but transformation of the entire food system, according to a new review
Unsalted tomato juice may help lower heart disease risk
Wiley
In a study published in Food Science & Nutrition, drinking unsalted tomato juice lowered blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in Japanese adults at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Do Images of Food on Kids' Clothes Influence Eating Behavior?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
As some sweet treat fans celebrate National Doughnut Day on June 7, a pediatrician examines the new trend of donuts showing up on children's clothing.
Labels of U.S. Probiotic Products Lacking, Researchers Find
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
When it comes to buying probiotics, most product labels do not give consumers enough information to make an informed decision, according to a research team led by Georgetown University Medical Center.
Experts Available to Discuss Effects of White Meat and Red Meat on Cholesterol
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Diets of Latinos and blacks have greatest environmental impact per dollar spent
University of Illinois at Chicago
Despite spending less than white households on food overall, black and Latino households have more impact on the environment per dollar spent on food than white households, according to a new study published in Environmental Engineering Science. The report suggests that black and Latino households tend to spend more on foods that have greater negative environmental impacts, such as grains and protein (e.
RiceTec and Benson Hill Collaborate to Explore New Technologies for Rice Improvement
Benson Hill Biosystems
Benson Hill Biosystems, a crop improvement company unlocking the natural diversity of plants, and RiceTec, a leader in hybrid rice seed technologies, announced prior to the kick off of the Plant and Animal Genome (PAG) Conference at Shenzhen, China, the licensing agreement for the use of Benson Hill's technologies as part of RiceTec's rice research and development operations.
African Mole-Rats Immune to 'Wasabi Pain'
University of Illinois at Chicago
A new report in Science provides the first evidence of a mammal -- the highveld mole-rat -- being immune to pain from exposure to allyl isothiocyanate, or AITC, the active ingredient of wasabi.
Eating blueberries every day improves heart health
University of East Anglia
Eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease - according to new research led by the University of East Anglia
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Names 2019-2020 Board of Directors
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nineteen national leaders in nutrition, health and business will serve as the 2019-2020 Board of Directors of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Terri J. Raymond Becomes 2019-2020 President of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered dietitian nutritionist Terri J. Raymond will begin her one-year term on June 1 as the 2019-2020 President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
A new vision for genomics in animal agriculture
Iowa State University
Iowa State University animal scientists helped to form a blueprint to guide the next decade of animal genomics research. The recently released document outlines research priorities that will help livestock producers meet the protein needs of a growing global population. The blueprint calls for increased emphasis on how genomics interact with production methods and environmental factors to make livestock production a predictive science.
UF Eyes Butterfly Pea as Natural Food-Color Source
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
It provides a natural food coloring. It gives nurseries another ornamental to grow and sell, and it might provide health benefits to those who eat it with their food.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Names New National Spokespeople for 2019-2022
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, has appointed four registered dietitian nutritionists to three-year terms as media spokespeople and reappointed six spokespeople to another term.
THE HOT ZONE connects with Kansas State University's long history as 'Silicon Valley for biodefense'
Kansas State University
Kansas State University and its leaders are again being highlighted for their biodefense efforts.
Cocktails with Cleopatra?
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
What kind of beer did the Pharaohs drink? In ancient times, beer was an important ingredient in people's daily diet. Great powers were attributed to beer in the ancient world
Skin Patch Shows Promise for Children with Milk-Induced Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
A new study from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia finds that a skin patch may be useful in treating children with a painful, chronic condition called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), triggered by milk.
Where there's a grill there's a way: Cookouts can be part of a healthy diet
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
You just have to be smart about what you grill and how you grill it, and be willing to broaden your view of what qualifies as proper cookout fare.
Do Diet Beverages Really Increase a Woman's Stroke Risk?
Western Connecticut Health Network
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association released research study results that suggest drinking diet beverages may increase stroke risk in women over 50.
Toward zero hunger: More food or a smarter food system?
University of Michigan
When thinking about ways to end global hunger, many scholars focus too narrowly on increasing crop yields while overlooking other critical aspects of the food system.
New Finnish study: Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke
University of Eastern Finland
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption of up to one egg per day is not associated with an elevated risk of stroke.
Sweet neutron science shines new light on dark chocolate's tastiness
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Canadian researchers used neutrons at ORNL's Spallation Neutron Source to better understand how tempering affects chocolate's microstructure and how that relationship impacts taste.
Protect Your Heart with the Top-Ranked Mediterranean Diet
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Murray Mittleman, MD, DrPH, Director of Cardiovascular Epidemiological Research at BIDMC shares why this plant-based diet is shown to help prevent diabetes and protect the heart.
Future cartons will track milk from farm to fridge
Cornell University
Cornell food scientists are designing the milk carton of the future that will give consumers precise "best by" dates and improve sustainability by reducing food waste.
Nutrition 2019 Preview: Hot Topics in Research and Practice
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Journalists and bloggers are invited to join top scientists and practitioners as they discuss new nutrition research findings during Nutrition 2019, the flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition.
A cup of Joe and you're good to go!
University of South Australia
Latte, cappuccino or short black, a morning coffee is an essential for many people looking to kick start their day. But while the humble coffee may be a vital feature of the daily grind, how much is too much?
Predicting Disease Transmission from Bushmeat
Wildlife Conservation Society
WCS 3-Sentence Science: Trade of bushmeat and other wildlife for human consumption presents a unique set of challenges to policymakers who are confronted with multiple trade-offs between conservation, food security, food safety, culture, and tradition.