An Innovative Dietary Supplement Scorecard for Assessing Risk
Individuals often use dietary supplements (DSs) to enhance performance without knowing the potential dangers. Therefore, Operation Supplement Safety developed a safety rating scorecard to help individuals independently assess DS, by using 7 simple criteria. Dietary supplements that met at least 4 of the 7 criteria were classified as “less risky” compared with those scoring less than 4. We assessed the accuracy and reliability of a DS safety rating scorecard, when coupled with a DS educational session. Adults with a mean age of 46 years attended two sessions. Session I included a general overview of DS, education on DS ...
Source: Nutrition Today - November 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: Clinical Nutrition Source Type: research
Effects of High-Protein and High-Carbohydrate Diets on Body Weight Were Similar in Healthy Young Vietnamese Women With Normal Body Weight
Recently, attention has been paid to the effects of certain nutrients on body weight. High-protein (HP) diets are recommended, and high-carbohydrate (HC) diets are discouraged. However, HP is costly, and recently, some adverse effects of prolonged HP diets have been reported, involving risk factors for coronary artery, kidney, bone, and liver disease and other effects. Given this background, the question arises whether an HP diet is appropriate for healthy young people with normal body mass indices, and so we compared it with an HC diet in such individuals. We recruited 20 healthy women subjects with normal body weight and...
Source: Nutrition Today - November 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: Clinical Nutrition Source Type: research
Predatory Publishers and Conference Organizers: Just Say No!
This article outlines criteria you can use to determine if journals or conferences should be considered worthy of publishing your manuscripts or hosting your presentations. Your time and work are limited and valuable. Where you choose to showcase them is important to both you and to other professionals in your field. (Source: Nutrition Today)
Source: Nutrition Today - November 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: Nutrition Communications Source Type: research
What Does the World Say About Science and Health: Communicating Global Perspectives
In recent years, much has been written about the evolution of public trust in science and the scientists who immerse themselves, especially in health and nutrition research. Many of the articles in the literature have speculated on the reasons for an apparent decline in public trust or acceptance of science and have explored in some depth the challenges around promoting and retaining public trust. However, the associations between public trust and other factors have been largely speculative. Now, a first of its kind comprehensive survey of more than 140 000 people in more than 140 countries sheds new light on those associa...
Source: Nutrition Today - November 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: Nutrition Communications Source Type: research
Moving the Needle on Hypertension: What Knowledge Is Needed?
This review highlights the gaps in knowledge and methodological challenges discussed during the Experimental Biology 2019 expert panel session titled “Moving the Needle on Hypertension: What Knowledge Is Needed?” Hypertension is a critical public health burden. Despite a demonstrated benefit of blood pressure reduction on measures of hypertension-related morbidity and mortality, rates for successful blood pressure control remain low. Dietary sodium reduction has been shown to reduce both systolic blood pressure by approximately 3.2 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 2.3 mm Hg, depending on baseline blood pressure an...
Source: Nutrition Today - November 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: CE Article Source Type: research
Dietary Sodium: Let's Focus on What We Know and How to Move Forward
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Source: Nutrition Today - November 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Christmas Fare: A Brief History
The human race has always celebrated great events with very special dinners and traditional menus. This short article traces some of the food history of Christmas celebrated by Christians. The editor tells me that this journal welcomes similar short articles on food traditions of other religious groups and their special dinners. (Source: Nutrition Today)
Source: Nutrition Today - November 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
NEWSbreaks
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Source: Nutrition Today - November 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Newsbreaks Source Type: research
NUTRITION Gazette
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Source: Nutrition Today - November 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Nutrition Gazette Source Type: research
Abstract Submissions Now Open for Nutrition 2020
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Source: Nutrition Today - November 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: DEPARTMENTS: News From ASN Source Type: research
Nutritionist Guide to Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests and Precision Nutrition
No abstract available (Source: Nutrition Today)
Source: Nutrition Today - September 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: CE Test Source Type: research
The White House Conference of 1969: 50th Anniversary
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Source: Nutrition Today - September 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Polymorphisms in Genes Coding for Folate-Related Enzymes and Colorectal Cancer
This review examined the association between folate and risk of colorectal cancer and single-nucleotide polymorphisms in 4 genes coding for folate metabolism–related enzymes may be involved. Individuals with single-nucleotide polymorphisms in these key enzymes in the folate pathways may need different amounts of dietary folate to prevent colorectal cancer. (Source: Nutrition Today)
Source: Nutrition Today - September 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: Clinical Nutrition Source Type: research
Food Allergy in Irish Children: The Role of the Registered Dietitian in Maximizing Food Variety, Nutritional Status, and the Social Enjoyment of Food
Food allergy, most notably to cow’s milk, egg, peanut, and tree nut, affects a significant number of young children and their families. Getting a timely accurate diagnosis can be difficult, and this is often accompanied by unjustified and multiple food eliminations, which can increase the risk of faltering growth, nutrient deficiencies, and delayed development of eating and feeding skills. Quality of life for all family members is frequently very negatively affected. Registered dietitians can help to ensure that nutrition for typical growth and development is maximized. As part of an allergy team they have a role to play...
Source: Nutrition Today - September 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: Clinical Nutrition Source Type: research
Pasta’s History and Role in Healthful Diets
Over the years, pasta has gained an unearned reputation as a contributor to health issues, such as weight gain, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The sustained popularity of low-carbohydrate diets has further propagated the belief that eating pasta is bad for health, but the evidence is insufficient to support these perceptions. Pasta has a long culinary history as one of the major components of the Mediterranean diet, which has been proven through years of research to be a healthy dietary pattern. Most dry pasta in the United States is enriched with iron, riboflavin, thiamine, and folic acid. A 2-oz serving of dry pas...
Source: Nutrition Today - September 1, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: Food and Nutrition Source Type: research
