Research from ASN Journals
Obesity and overweight during pregnancy reduces cord blood hepcidin
Iron availability during pregnancy and in the infant after birth are critical for neurocognitive and socioemotional development of the child.
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Replacing carbohydrates with fats – no one-size-fits-all solution for heart health
A new study in The Journal of Nutrition concluded that replacing carbohydrates with monounsaturated fats may be beneficial for heart
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Maternal total fat, saturated fat, and added sugar intakes during pregnancy and breastfeeding associated with infant body fat
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that mothers’ consumption of total fat, saturated fat, and added
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Plant-Based Diets and Diabetes
Review published in Advances in Nutrition finds plant-based diets may help prevent new cases of diabetes and better manage symptoms
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Yogurt and cheese trump fluid milk in suppressing appetite and food intake
A recently released study published in The Journal of Nutrition reported that consumption of dairy products before a meal decreased
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Is There a Link between Genetics and Dementia?
Review published in Advances in Nutrition finds variations in the vitamin D receptor gene associated with mild cognitive impairment and
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Agroecology intervention leads to improved child diet diversity and food security but not child growth
Food insecurity is increasing around the world and agricultural interventions that not only improve food availability but also protect the
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Approaches to identify optimal sampling times for vitamin A analyses developed
The retinol isotope dilution (RID) method has been used to estimate vitamin A stores, but questions remain concerning the ideal
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Language skills increase and iron deficiency decreases with a multi-micronutrient powder
Child development is impaired by nutritional deficiencies, such as iron deficiency and anemia. Many approaches are used globally to reduce
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