Research from ASN Journals
![High protein diets may counteract adaptive thermogenesis during weight maintenance after weight loss](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3-768x512.png)
High protein diets may counteract adaptive thermogenesis during weight maintenance after weight loss
Approximately 90% of weight-reduced individuals eventually return to their previous body weights. This is largely attributed to adaptive thermogenesis, the
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![Retinol isotope dilution in a super-child study design allows determination of whole body kinetics and vitamin A stores](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/rene-bernal-f0rdHx5P8sQ-unsplash-768x560.jpg)
Retinol isotope dilution in a super-child study design allows determination of whole body kinetics and vitamin A stores
Compartmental analyses of retinol kinetic data in animals has expanded our understanding of whole body vitamin A metabolism and stores.
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![Socioeconomic status is a major contributor to underweight and overweight in India](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Feb-2020-JN-Media-post-2-768x512.png)
Socioeconomic status is a major contributor to underweight and overweight in India
Malnutrition contributes both to underweight and overweight, and both conditions contribute to a variety of disease risks. Approximately 40% of
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![Maternal hematologic status at delivery can be negatively affected by prenatal zinc and vitamin A supplements](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Feb-2020-JN-Media-post-1-768x512.png)
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
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![Study compares childhood outcomes of nutritional strategies used for feeding very-low-birth-weight infants](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5-768x512.png)
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
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![No association found between egg consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Blog-Featured-Image.png)
No association found between egg consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk
Eggs are a source of many essential nutrients. Yet, some dietary guidelines recommend limiting egg consumption to less than three
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![Study confirms the importance of national dietary guidelines](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2-4-768x512.png)
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
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![An avocado a day may help to lower risk of cardiovascular disease](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3-4-768x512.png)
An avocado a day may help to lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Healthy diets that included 1 Hass avocado daily decreased circulating oxidized low density lipoproteins (oxLDL) in adults, according to a
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![Study shows a high-fiber diet rich in plant protein is best for gut microbiota-derived fatty acids](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2-5-768x512.png)
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.
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