Energy and Macronutrient Metabolism
Dietary carbohydrate and energy expenditure: Exploring biological mechanisms of body-weight control
A meta-analysis of 29 controlled-feeding studies sheds new light on the relation between macronutrient composition and total energy expenditure, according
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New approach allows analysis of human and microbial metabolism using a single unit of measure
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) measures the mass of oxygen required to completely oxidize organic carbon by microbiota, a term used
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Whole Grains: A matter of processing
When a carbohydrate-rich food or meal is consumed, there is a subsequent rise in blood glucose, referred to as the postprandial blood glucose response. Studies suggest that whole-grain foods have a more favorable glycemic response compared to processed grains.
Do plant-based ultra-processed foods improve the nutritional quality of vegetarian diets?
Vegetarian diets are often characterized as having beneficial health effects due to their higher nutritional quality. However, not all vegetarian
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Plant protein vs. animal protein: Which has the greatest impact bone health?
Studies suggest that increased intakes of plant-based foods and decreased consumption of animal-based foods may reduce the risk of chronic
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Does iron supplementation improve exercise performance in the absence of anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia and iron deficiency without anemia are the most common diet-related micronutrient deficiency disorders in the world. These
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Protein, Its What’s for Breakfast
What is Breakfast? Breakfast is unique because it breaks a time of fasting (after a night of sleep). You are
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Why women are at greater risk for major depression and cardiometabolic comorbidities
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for persons ages 15-43, affecting 16.2 million
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Inflammation: What Is It, and how can my diet and behavior affect it?
Suppose you’ve been told to eat an anti-inflammatory diet, or maybe you’re a practitioner whose clients want to know whether
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