Research from ASN Journals

Apr 06, 2023

Biomarkers of food intake in the fecal metabolome

Accurate assessment of food intake remains a critical problem in nutrition research, which has spurred research into potential biomarkers that

Apr 03, 2023

Workplace supports facilitate exclusive breastfeeding in Kenyan mothers

Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months is recommended for child health and development, but the lack of a supportive

Mar 31, 2023

DNA methylation patterns in adolescents from mothers taking periconceptional folic acid

DNA methylation not only regulates gene expression, but is also critical during embryogenesis as it influences fetal programming and long-term

Mar 27, 2023

Breastfeeding outcomes are positively associated with breastfeeding hospital practices

Expanding breastfeeding-friendly hospital practices and policies could increase breastfeeding rates in the United States WIC-served population, according to a study

Mar 23, 2023

Eating nuts found to improve cognitive function in healthy, nonelderly adults

A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition reported that consumption of mixed tree nuts for 4 weeks had

Mar 20, 2023

Chronic inflammation may explain why some mothers with obesity struggle with low milk production

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that inflammation in lactating mothers with obesity may disrupt the

Mar 17, 2023

Federal regulations that restrict unhealthy food and beverage advertising to children are needed

In Canada, self-regulation by industry does not sufficiently protect children from unhealthy food and beverage advertising, according to a study

Mar 15, 2023

Cognitive decline in older adults is hastened by food insecurity

Food sufficiency and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program participation may be protective factors preventing accelerated cognitive decline in older adults, according

Mar 09, 2023

Texas A&M research finds changes in micronutrient dietary supplement trends

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that dietary supplement use in U.S. adults has been on

Dec 13, 2022

Milk-derived vitamin B-12 is associated with reduced risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency

Vitamin B-12 deficiency can occur because of impaired absorption in the elderly, leading to a variety of neurological issues including