Research from ASN Journals
Can eating nuts help lower frailty risk?
The results of a large prospective cohort study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggest that long-term consumption of nuts
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Changes in WIC food packages have influenced dietary trends among young children
Analyses of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data show that on a given day, from 2005-2006 to
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Food insecurity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition reported that, apart from Mexico, few changes in food insecurity were
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Experiencing both food and water insecurity during the COVID 19 pandemic led to greater depression among women in informal settlements
The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased rates of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder and other psychological distress. Some studies found that
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Live microbe intake from foods found to be associated with positive health outcomes
The results of a study published in The Journal of Nutrition linked dietary consumption of live microbes with a variety
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Association of Sestrins with hexokinase 2 mediates glucose-induced mTORC1 activation
The mechanistic target of rapamycin in complex 1 (mTORC1) is a regulator of cell growth and metabolism. Prior work has identified
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Cholecalciferol-fortified skim milk increased total and free 25-hydroxyvitamin D in Columbian adolescents and women
Even though individuals living near the Equator receive sufficient year-round sun exposure to allow vitamin D synthesis, the need to
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Omega-3 fatty acid-rich diets: Potential benefits in lowering risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition investigated whether eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid known for
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Snack consumption behaviors and metabolic risk factors in Indian adults: Is there a connection?
There is a need for policies that ensure healthier food options to unhealthy snacking in both urban and rural locations
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