Leaders Call for ‘Moonshot’ on Nutrition Research

Leading nutrition and food policy experts outline a bold case for strengthening federal nutrition research in a live interactive session as part of NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a virtual conference hosted by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN).
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Playing Video Games Linked with Unhealthy Behaviors for College Men

Results from a new study suggest that college men who play video games tend to exercise less and have poorer eating habits compared to non-gamers.
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Researchers Identify Seasonal Peaks for Foodborne Infections

Using a newly developed approach, researchers have identified seasonal peaks for foodborne infections that could be used to optimize the timing and location of food inspections.
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Study Pinpoints Top Sources of Empty Calories for Children and Teens

A new study of children and teens found that more than 25% of the calories they consume were considered empty.
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Dieting? Studies Weigh In on Opportunities and Risks

Get the latest research findings on fad diets, losing weight and healthful eating at NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a virtual conference featuring leading nutrition experts from around the world.
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Do Warning Labels Help People Choose Healthier Drinks?

Warning labels on sugary drinks lead to healthier drink choices, according to new analysis of more than 20 studies examining these warnings.
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Eating Whole Grains Could Help Lower Diabetes Risk

A new analysis of more than 200,000 people found that eating high-quality carbohydrates, such as whole grains, was associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes.
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Experts Debate Saturated Fat Consumption Guidelines for Americans

Should public health guidelines recommend reducing saturated fat consumption as much as possible? Nutrition experts are tackling that controversial question head-on in a new series of papers outlining key points of agreement—and disagreement—in...
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