Study confirms the importance of national dietary guidelines
The Healthy Eating Index-2015 score measures adherence to recommendations from the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which emphasize the importance
An avocado a day may help to lower risk of cardiovascular disease
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Maternal hematologic status at delivery can be negatively affected by prenatal zinc and vitamin A supplements
The demand for zinc, vitamin A, iron, and other micronutrients increases during pregnancy. Deficiencies in these nutrients lead to poor
Study compares childhood outcomes of nutritional strategies used for feeding very-low-birth-weight infants
Transitioning from the intrauterine environment to life outside the womb requires numerous physiological adaptations. Generally, by 37 gestational weeks, most
Study shows a high-fiber diet rich in plant protein is best for gut microbiota-derived fatty acids
Short chain fatty acids such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate, are produced by microbial breakdown of fiber in the colon.
Dairy cheese prevents sodium-induced vascular dysfunction by reducing superoxide levels
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Maternal dietary characteristics influence epigenetic aging in newborns
New research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that epigenetic aging, defined as an age estimation based
25-Hydroxycholecalciferol is most effective in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D
Achieving optimal levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) through diet is difficult as most foods contain low levels of vitamin D.
Should Your Diet Be Tailored to Your Metabotype?
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