Energy and Macronutrient Metabolism

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

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

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

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

The complexity and mystery of linear growth

Student Blogger for Global Nutrition Council at ASN’s Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at EB 2016 By: Sheela Sinharoy, MPH

Is January 1 the best date to kick-start a weight loss diet?

By: Hassan S Dashti, PhD The most popular New Years resolution by far is weight loss. People kick-start their new

Are All Sugars Created Equal? Let’s Talk Fructose Metabolism

By Chris Radlicz According to NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) 2005-2010 the average American consumes about 20 teaspoons

What do we know about the timing of intake?

By Hassan S Dashti, PhD When we describe our habitual diets, we often find ourselves talking about its nutritional composition

Breakfast Consumption and Weight Loss

By Caitlin Dow, PhD Breakfast is often considered the “most important meal of the day,” and if you are looking

Timing is Everything

By Teresa L. Johnson, MSPH, RD “A calorie is a calorie, but the body’s physiological response to that calorie might