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Adherence to sustainable dietary practices may help prevent future weight gain
Improving sustainability of current food systems may prevent future health, environmental and social concerns. In addition to these positive impacts,
A Mediterranean diet rich in extra-virgin olive oil: An important defense against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, characterized by abnormal accumulation of fat within the liver, is a leading cause of chronic liver
Japanese longevity: Does diet play a role?
Year after year, average life expectancy in Japan continues to be the highest in the world. Some speculate that the
Consumption of water with very low mineral content may compromise bone development in children
Calcium is one of the key micronutrients needed for bone development. It is especially important during childhood and adolescence because
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ASN Nominations for 2020 Board of Director Positions
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has opened the call for nominations to fill six positions on the 2020 ASN
Current Developments in Nutrition’s 2019 Research Interest Section (RIS) Competition for Special Collections
Jack Odle, PhD, Editor of Current Developments in Nutrition (CDN), along with his Deputy Editors, are pleased to announce the
Call for Nominations: Honoring Excellence in Nutrition Science, Education & Practice
We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for 2020 ASN Awards and the ASN Class of 2020 Fellows!
Strengthening Nutrition Research: The Role of a National Institute of Nutrition
At the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting, Nutrition 2019, a panel discussion was held to discuss the proposed National
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ASN continues its tradition of innovation and excellence in nutrition research with the launch of a shared Statistical Review Board.
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Children receiving small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementary foods have lower mortality rates
Vulnerable populations, particularly children under five years of age in low- and middle-income countries, are at increased risk of adverse
Declining dietary quality may begin as early as 1 year of age
A new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that declines in dietary quality begin as early as
Brain concentrations of docosahexaenoic acid in neonatal mice are independent of fatty acid transporter expression
Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids play many essential roles in mediating inflammatory reactions, brain myelination, and cognitive function. Docosahexaenoic acid
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