An 8-Week Vitamin D3 –Fortified Fruit Drink Supplementation Increases Serum Ferritin Concentration: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Malaysian Women With Low Iron Stores
There is limited randomized controlled trial evidence to support the association between vitamin D deficiency and anemia risk, highlighting the necessity for further investigations into the role of vitamin D in influencing iron status. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 24, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Nursyafiqah Aqilah Suhaimi, Su Peng Loh, Norhafizah Ab. Manan, Nurzalinda Zalbahar, Muhammad Najib Mohamad Alwi, Salma Faeza Ahmad Fuzi Tags: Research Source Type: research

An 8-week vitamin D3-fortified fruit drink supplementation increases serum ferritin concentration: a randomized controlled trial in Malaysian women with low iron stores.
Limited randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence supports the association between vitamin D deficiency and anemia risk, highlighting the necessity for further investigations into the role of vitamin D in influencing iron status (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 24, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Nursyafiqah Aqilah Suhaimi, Loh Su Peng, Norhafizah Ab. Manan, Nurzalinda Zalbahar, Muhammad Najib Mohamad Alwi, Salma Faeza Ahmad Fuzi Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A scoping review of group nutrition education and cooking programs for people affected by cancer
Group nutrition education and cooking programs for people affected by cancer have the potential to address commonly reported unmet needs for dietary information, as well as provide opportunities for practical and social support. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 21, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Elizabeth A. Johnston, Susannah K. Ayre, Yin To Au-Yeung, Belinda C. Goodwin Tags: Scoping Review Source Type: research

Dietary intervention favorably influences physical functioning: the Women ’s Health Initiative randomized Dietary Modification trial.
In the Women ’s Health Initiative Dietary Modification (WHI DM) randomized trial, the dietary intervention reduced breast cancer mortality by 21% (P = 0.02) and increased physical activity as well. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 21, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Rowan T. Chlebowski, Aaron K. Aragaki, Kathy Pan, Rebecca A. Nelson, Ana Barac, JoAnn E. Manson, Marcia L. Stefanick, Farha S. Ikramuddin, Karen C. Johnson, Jessica L. Krok-Schoen, Deepika Laddu, Margaret S. Pichardo, Linda G. Snetselaar, Meryl S. LeBoff, Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

2023 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarship Committee awarded 294 scholarships totaling $806,800 for the 2023-2024 academic year. Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, Academy president, and Susan Laramee, MS, RDN, FADA, FAND, Foundation chair, express their gratitude to everyone who donated to the scholarship program this year, and to the Foundation Scholarship Committee for their ongoing support of education in nutrition and dietetics. Please join us in congratulating the following recipients: (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 19, 2024 Category: Nutrition Tags: From the Academy Source Type: research

March 2024 Sites in Review
This web resource complements the Original Research: Brief “USDA Summer Meals Programs: Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Children” published in the March 2024 issue of the Journal (pp 379-386). (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 19, 2024 Category: Nutrition Tags: From the Academy Source Type: research

For National Nutrition Month: Pride in Our Profession, Ourselves
National Nutrition Month is a perfect time for nutrition and dietetics practitioners to express our pride in what we do – and why. The Academy celebrates Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day and Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) Day during National Nutrition Month. In past years, the celebration has included an RDN Day contest, inviting members to answer questions about their values, prio rities and methods they employ to help consumers eat well and be healthy. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 19, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lauri Wright Tags: Practice Applications Source Type: research

March 2024 People & Events
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Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 19, 2024 Category: Nutrition Tags: From the Academy Source Type: research

Table of Contents
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What's New Online
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Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 19, 2024 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research

March 2024 New in Review
Slingerland-Boot R, Kummerow M, Arbous  SM, van Zanten ARH. Clin Nutr. 2023; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2023.10.029 (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 19, 2024 Category: Nutrition Tags: From the Academy Source Type: research

Changes to the Board of Editors
The Board of Editors (BOE) is an invaluable resource for the Journal. Members provide countless hours of their time reviewing, refining, encouraging, and otherwise supporting the publication of the highest quality manuscripts possible. We are indebted to each member listed on our masthead and we trust that you the readers recognize their many contributions in your behalf. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 19, 2024 Category: Nutrition Tags: From the Academy Source Type: research

Phosphorus Intake and Potential Dietary Influences Examined via 24-Hour Urinary Biomarker Measurements in German Children and Adolescents Over 3 Decades
Increases in phosphorus intake have been observed over the past years in adult populations. However, biomarker-based data are lacking on whether or not phosphorus intake also increased in children. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 13, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Luciana Peixoto Franco, Seyedeh-Masomeh Derakhshandeh-Rishehri, Yifan Hua, Ute N öthlings, Stefan A. Wudy, Thomas Remer Tags: Research Source Type: research

Phosphorus intake and potential dietary influences examined via 24h urinary biomarker measurements in German children and adolescents over 3 decades
Increases in phosphorus intake (P-In) have been observed over the past years in adult populations. However, biomarker-based data are lacking on whether P-In also increased in children. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 13, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Luciana Peixoto Franco, Seyedeh-Masomeh Derakhshandeh-Rishehri, Yifan Hua, Ute N öthlings, Stefan A. Wudy, Thomas Remer Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Implementation and Impact of Perinatal Food is Medicine Programs: A Qualitative Research Study
Improving social determinants of health, such as access to nutritious food, is crucial for achieving health equity. Nutrition insecurity, especially during pregnancy and postpartum, can lead to poor maternal and birth outcomes. Food is medicine (FIM) programs, which integrate food into the healthcare system to prevent or manage disease, have the potential to improve nutrition insecurity, but research about perinatal FIM programs is limited. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - February 11, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laura E. Balis, Amy Yaroch, Shelly Palmer, Emily Shaw, Paloma Lima Dos Santos, Carmen Byker Shanks Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research