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A Comprehensive Look at Cow's Milk
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Milk is a staple of the human diet, full of key nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins. Today, scientists report in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry a comprehensive, centralized database of all known bovine milk compounds.
Parboiling Method Reduces Inorganic Arsenic in Rice
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Contamination of rice with arsenic is a major problem in some regions of the world with high rice consumption.
Award Lecturers Announced for Nutrition 2019
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Renowned scientists and practitioners will address key topics in nutrition at Nutrition 2019, the flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, held June 8-11, 2019 at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Keto diet has potential in military, researchers say
Ohio State University
A new study has researchers hopeful that a ketogenic diet could prove useful in the military, where obesity is an ongoing challenge, both in terms of recruiting soldiers and keeping them fit for service.
New Research Identifies Microbes That May Reduce Allergy-Like Reactions to Some Ripened Cheeses
Iowa State University
A small percentage of humans can suffer allergy-like reactions to certain varieties of ripened cheese due to histamine, a byproduct of the prolonged fermentation process. An ISU researcher is studying bacterial strains that could reduce histamine, allowing susceptible diners to enjoy the cheese without unpleasant side effects.
New study finds simple way to inoculate teens against junk food marketing
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
A simple and brief intervention can provide lasting protection for adolescents against these harmful effects of food marketing. Reframing how students view food-marketing campaigns can spur adolescents, particularly boys, to make healthier daily dietary choices for an extended period of time. The method works in part by tapping into teens' natural desire to rebel against authority.
FDA added sugar label could be a cost-effective way to improve health, generate savings
Tufts University
The FDA's mandatory added sugar labeling policy for packaged foods and beverages could generate important health gains and cost-savings for the healthcare system and society, according to a new modeling study led by researchers from Tufts University and the University of Liverpool.
Wellness expert available to discuss benefits of vegan and vegetarian diets
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Nutrients from food, not supplements, linked to lower risks of death, cancer
Tufts University
Researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts have found that adequate intake of certain nutrients from foods--but not supplements--is linked to a reduction in all-cause mortality. There was no association between dietary supplement use and a lower risk of death.
Dietary Supplement Boosts Cognitive Function in Vegetarians
American Physiological Society (APS)
Vegetarians who take the dietary supplement creatine may enjoy improved brain function, according to a new study. The research will be presented today at the American Physiological Society's (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2019 in Orlando, Fla.
Spicy Compound from Chili Peppers Slows Lung Cancer Progression
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
Findings from a new study show that the compound responsible for chili peppers' heat could help slow the spread of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Most cancer-related deaths occur when cancer spreads to distant sites, a process called metastasis.
A.S.P.E.N. Honors Irving
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Penn Nursing's Sharon Y. Irving, PhD, CRNP, FCCM, FAAN, Assistant Professor, has been awarded a Distinguished Nutrition Support Nurse Service Award from the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.)
Food Pouches - Parents' Friend or Foe? Expert Weighs the Pros and Cons of Pureed Options
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Convenient, appetizing, and seemingly healthy, food pouches appear to be the perfect solution - but time-starved parents might want to pause before loading up their pantries, according to research by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
New Book: Majority of Vermont's Undocumented Migrant Farm Workers Are Food Insecure
University of Vermont
50 percent or more of Vermont's undocumented migrant farmworkers are food insecure, says a new book, Life on the Other Border, Farmworkers and Food Justice in Vermont (University of California Press, April 2019). While the book focuses on Vermont, its insights and conclusions are applicable to wide swath of the country's northern border.
Understanding What Makes Tennessee Whiskey Unique
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Freshly distilled, un-aged whiskey is filtered over charcoal made from the sugar maple tree in a mysterious, but necessary step known as the Lincoln County Process. By law, a product cannot be called Tennessee whiskey without it. Researchers have clues as to what the process imparts to the final product.
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids May Play Opposite Roles in Childhood Asthma
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Dietary intake of two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in children and may also play opposite roles in modifying their response to indoor air pollution, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Researchers aim to demystify complex ag water requirements for Produce Safety Rule
Cornell University
In an effort to ensure the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables for consumers, Cornell University's Produce Safety Alliance is helping to explain complex federal food safety rules and develop new ways to assess agricultural water use.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Encourages Everyone: Avoid Wasting Food
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers tips to help reduce food waste by planning your meals with the food you already have and storing leftovers safely.
Delicious to the core: Turning apple waste into good taste
Cornell University
Apple juice, jams and cider have long been worth the squeeze, despite roughly one-third of the fruit being wasted during processing. Now Cornell research aims to turn the nutritious leftovers into snack foods and cereals, reducing waste and creating new economic opportunities for New York companies.
New Mechanism of Action Found for Agricultural Pesticide Fludioxonil
University of Wisconsin-Madison
A fungicide commonly used by the agricultural industry to protect grains, fruit and vegetables from mold damage seems to kill fungi by a previously uncharacterized mechanism that delivers a metabolic shock to cells, new research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison finds.
Study: Low-carb diet provides relief from knee osteoarthritis
University of Alabama at Birmingham
A change in diet can reduce the intense pain caused by knee osteoarthritis, the most prominent form of arthritis, according to research findings published this week in the journal Pain Medicine. A study conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows a low-carbohydrate diet was more effective in reducing pain intensity than a low-fat diet in adults ages 65-75 suffering from osteoarthritis.
Females Respond Poorly to Ketogenic Weight Loss Diet in an Animal Model
Endocrine Society
The ketogenic diet recently has been touted for weight loss and improving blood sugar control, but a new study finds that females fail to show these metabolic benefits on this high-fat, very low-carbohydrate diet. Results of the animal study will be presented Sunday at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.
Eating later in the day may be associated with obesity
Endocrine Society
Eating later in the day may contribute to weight gain, according to a new study to be presented Saturday at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.
New Evidence Links Lifespan Extension to Metabolic Regulation of Immune System
Joslin Diabetes Center
Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have uncovered a new mechanism of lifespan extension that links caloric restriction with immune system regulation.
Better water testing, safer produce
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
Irrigation water's E. coli results can differ between labs, test types
Healthy food prescriptions could save lives and money
PLOS
ealthy food prescriptions through Medicare and Medicaid could generate substantial health gains and be highly cost-effective, according to a study published March 19 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Yujin Lee and Dariush Mozaffarian of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Massachusetts, United States and colleagues.
Schedule Announced for Nutrition 2019
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Nutrition 2019, the flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, will be held June 8-11, 2019 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The meeting will feature new research findings and panel discussions addressing hot topics in nutrition science, clinical practice and policy.
Higher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of mortality
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The more sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) people consumed, the greater their risk of premature death--particularly death from cardiovascular disease, and to a lesser extent from cancer, according to a large long-term study of U.S. men and women. The risk of early death linked with drinking SSBs was more pronounced among women.
Doctor/Chef Robert Graham Provides Tips for a Sustainable and Healthy Lifestyle
Monday Campaigns
Doctor/Chef Robert Graham held a session at the International Restaurant and Foodservice Show on, "FRESH Food Tips for a Sustainable and Healthy Lifestyle, One Meal at a Time."
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Announces New Global Standardization of Diets for Swallowing Disorders
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics announced it is implementing a global initiative May 1 to standardize diets for people who suffer from swallowing disorders.
More Vitamin D May Improve Memory But Too Much May Slow Reaction Time
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
How much vitamin D can boost memory, learning and decision-making in older adults, and how much is too much? A unique Rutgers-led study found that overweight and obese older women who took more than three times the recommended daily dose of vitamin D showed improvements in memory and learning - but also had slower reaction times. The researchers hypothesize that slower reaction times may increase the risk of falling among older people.
NYC schools 'Meatless Mondays' good for dietary variety
Cornell University
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2019-2020 School Year
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2019-2020 school year. The application period runs through April 22.
What are the factors that determine seed germination?
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
Getting your seeds to a healthy start
Heart-Healthy Diets in Early Adulthood Linked to Better Brain Function in Middle Age
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, moderate in nuts, fish and alcohol and low in meat and full-fat dairy is associated with better cognitive performance in middle age, according to a study published in the March 6, 2019, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Cognitive abilities include thinking and memory skills.
Eating healthy on a limited budget is possible
Elsevier
The affordability of healthy food is often cited as a barrier to low-income families eating nutritious meals. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that with menu planning and access to stores selling items in bulk, the average daily cost for serving healthy meals to a family of four was $25 in 2010 dollars.
SLU Study: Mediterranean Diet Boosts Endurance Exercise Within Days
Saint Louis University Medical Center
Researchers at Saint Louis University have found that eating a Mediterranean diet can improve athletes' endurance exercise performance after just four days.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Commends Congress for Introducing Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics commends the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives on the introduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2019. The Academy calls on Congress to pass the legislation, which will allow registered dietitian nutritionists and other qualified professionals to provide services and treatments that are effective in addressing the obesity epidemic.
Soda, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to More Severe Symptoms for People with MS
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), drinking around 290 calories per day of soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages, or the equivalent of about two cans of non-diet soda, may be tied to more severe symptoms and a higher level of disability compared to people with MS who seldom consume sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 71st Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, May 4 to 10, 2019. People who seldom drank sugar-sweetened beverages consumed an average of seven calories in sugar-sweetened beverages per day, or the equivalent of one-and-a-half cans of non-diet soda per month. Soda and other sweet beverages were the only type of food that was related to MS symptoms in the study.
Bryan Hitchcock Joins the Institute of Food Technologists
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) today announced that Bryan Hitchcock has joined the association as the Senior Director of Food Chain and Executive Director of the Global Food Traceability Center.
UF Scientists Sequence Vanilla Genome, Could Support Domestic Industry
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
In new research published in the journal Scientific Reports, Alan Chambers and Elias Bassil led a group of researchers that established a Vanilla collection with 112 potentially unique individuals.
It's In the Bag: National Pack Your Lunch Day 2019
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
It's time to channel your inner child. You don't even need to have the coolest lunch box. And there's no better day to do so than on March 10, "National Pack Your Lunch Day," an annual celebration that promotes healthy waistlines and hefty wallets. UNLV Instructor and nutritionist Samantha Coogan has tips and tricks to satisfy your grumbling belly at work or school all while keeping it nutritious and affordable.
National Nutrition Month Advice: Eat More Fresh, Fewer Processed Foods
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
March marks National Nutrition Month, a time to recognize the value of developing healthful eating patterns. Looking for motivation to heed the advice of UF/IFAS registered dietitian Laura Acosta? How about obesity. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevent reports that nearly 40 percent of American adults are considered obese.
UTHealth shares smoking hot, and healthy, grilling tips
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
If National Nutrition Month has fired up your imagination to be more creative when cooking in the great outdoors but you don't know the first thing about it, help is at hand, thanks to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
High fat diet causes thickening of arteries down to the cellular level
Biophysical Society
Researchers at the University of Illinois show that the membranes of cells surrounding arteries get stiffer and thicker in response to a high fat diet, due to both LDLs and oxidized LDLs
Thirty years of fast food: Greater variety, but more salt, larger portions, and added calories
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Despite the addition of some healthful menu items, fast food is even more unhealthy for you than it was 30 years ago. An analysis of the offerings at 10 of the most popular US fast-food restaurants in 1986, 1991, and 2016, published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, demonstrates that fast-food entrees, sides, and desserts increased significantly in calories and sodium and entrees and desserts in portion size over time. It also shows that while the variety of entree, sides, and dessert options soared by 226 percent, new or discontinued items tended to be less healthy than those available throughout the study period.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Opposes USDA's Rollback of Professional Standards for School Nutrition
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics opposes a February 25 rule issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that weakens hiring standards in small school districts, the second regulatory rollback from the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act in the last three months.
State senator Young to lead Cornell AgriTech Center of Excellence
Cornell University
Catharine Young, New York state senator representing western New York and a staunch advocate for agriculture and economic development statewide, has been named director of the New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture at Cornell AgriTech. She will begin work in her new role March 11.
Schumer announces $68.9 million for USDA grape lab at Cornell AgriTech
Cornell University
After years of advocating for funding to improve the infrastructure for grape research, U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Feb. 26 $68.9 million to build a new federal grape genetics research lab at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York.
Texas A&M Researchers Develop Higher Impact Resistant Foam Inspired by Pomelo Fruit
Texas A&M University
Foam is widely used as a means of protection against impact, shock and vibration. Drawing inspiration from the peel of a pomelo fruit, Texas A&M researchers became the first to successfully develop a 3D model and simulation of a new nonuniform foam material.