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![Cutting food waste alone won’t solve world’s nutritional needs](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/crate-image-768x512.jpg)
Cutting food waste alone won’t solve world’s nutritional needs
To feed the growing population, researchers urge attention to essential vitamins and minerals Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — Reducing
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![Most Americans are not getting enough fiber in our diets](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/raspberry-768x512.jpg)
Most Americans are not getting enough fiber in our diets
Just 7% of adults meet fiber recommendations, raising risk of chronic diseases Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — Only 5%
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![How a global pandemic changed the way we eat and shop](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pandemic-shopping-768x512.jpg)
How a global pandemic changed the way we eat and shop
Studies reveal how COVID-19 influenced food choices, attitudes and prices Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — Studies being presented at
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![Diets that promote inflammation could increase breast cancer risk](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/food-768x507.jpg)
Diets that promote inflammation could increase breast cancer risk
Analysis of dietary patterns for over 350,000 women suggests eating more anti-inflammatory foods helps lower risk Rockville, Maryland (June 7,
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![Smartphone use associated with unhealthy eating and overweight in teens](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/smartphone-768x512.jpg)
Smartphone use associated with unhealthy eating and overweight in teens
More time online linked with less healthy behaviors in large study conducted in South Korea Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021)
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![When the economy goes down, so does the quality of our diets](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blog-Featured-Image-1.jpg)
When the economy goes down, so does the quality of our diets
Study examining dietary trends during the Great Recession offers lessons for the COVID-19 era Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) —
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![Study compares heart benefits of low-fat and plant-centered diets](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blog-Featured-Image.jpg)
Study compares heart benefits of low-fat and plant-centered diets
New findings suggest that a plant-centered diet could help lower heart disease risk Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — There
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![New research shows trend toward unhealthy eating during pandemic](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/peppers-768x519.jpg)
New research shows trend toward unhealthy eating during pandemic
Study participants consumed more vegetables and whole grains before COVID-19 began Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) — As COVID-19 spread
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![2021 Video Contest Winners](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/video-comp-768x512.jpg)
2021 Video Contest Winners
ASN members are helping the public understanding the impact of nutrition research on public health through short videos showcasing their
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