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Biofortification increases iron content of potatoes and sweet potatoes, but does not negate need for additional iron to prevent deficiency
The prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in low- and middle-income countries is relatively high, in part, because
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Strengthening Nutrition Research
As a global organization with more than 7,500 nutrition researcher members, opportunities to strengthen nutrition research are of utmost importance
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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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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Public Policy Workshop 2017
There has never been a more important time to be an advocate for nutrition and its role in preventing the
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Advocacy for Health Research
By: R. Alex Coots For scientists, the benefits of nutrition and health research are immediately apparent. It’s easy for us
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![Soda Politics: A Discussion with Dr. Marion Nestle](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/soda3-768x441.jpg)
Soda Politics: A Discussion with Dr. Marion Nestle
By Chris Radlicz Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH is Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public
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FDA’s Proposal to Update Nutrition Facts label
By Emily Roberts For nutrition professionals, deciphering the Nutrition Facts labels on food packages may be second nature. However, for
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Are We Doing Nutrition Messaging Right?
The other day I was sitting in class and the professor showed us a music video that compared sugar to
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Nutrition and Media – An Imperfect Union
By Brett Loman Carbs increase belly fat. Gluten-free diets cure cancer. Artificial sweeteners cause diabetes. It seems like the more
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