Study written in the British Journal of Nutrition found that those higher up on the socio-economic ladder are generally healthier and are less likely to be obese, and what people eat varies across different social groups.
Perhaps not all calories are created equal. A new paper, co-authored by Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute cardiovascular research scientist James J.…
Individuals who frequently cook at home tend to maintain a healthier diet than those who cook less frequently, according to new research released today at the American Public Health Association’s 142nd Annual Meeting in New Orleans.…
Sugar-sweetened beverages, not so sweet for your heart! says Amélie Keller from the Institute of Preventive Medicine, Frederiksberg Hospital, RegionH, Denmark.…
“Gold standard” trials quoted by the Lancet rely on mistaken reasoning. The Lancet, the world’s best known medical journal, has published two articles which contain serious errors in scientific reasoning.…
The November Nutrition Society Paper of the Month is from Proceedings of the Nutrition Society and is entitled “Gut microbiota in older subjects: variation, health consequences and dietary intervention prospects”.…
The October Nutrition Society Paper of the Month is from Public Health Nutrition and is entitled “Predicting use of ineffective vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behaviour”.…
Scientists have long recognized the dangers of cadmium (Cd) exposure to the human body. Now, an invited commentary, place this finding in the context of the growing epidemiology linking Cd exposure to adverse health outcomes, and conclude that consistent consumption of organic foods over a lifetime could be expected to favorably influence health and mortality risk.
Even Without Children, Couples Eat Frequent Family Meals Study represents first comprehensive look at adult-only family meal patterns Couples and other adult family members living without minors in the house are just as likely as adults living with young children or adolescents to eat family meals at home on most days of the week, new research from Public Health Nutrition suggests.…
In Public Health Nutrition a new analaysis has discovered that eating more protein but less fats helps reduce daily total energy intake, researchers say in a new report.…
The September Nutrition Society Paper of the Month is from Public Health Nutrition and is entitled “Incentivizing fruit and vegetable purchases among participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children”.…
New study in Public Health Nutrition explores the effect of colonisation on the diet of Pacific islanders who are more prone to obesity than people in other nations.…
A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that participants who ate almonds as part of a heart-healthy diet significantly improved certain factors associated with heart disease risk. …
New research published in the British Journal of Nutrition and featured in the just released Global Phytonutrient Report highlights a significant shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption in people’s diets around the world.…
Eating meals and other foods from fast-food and full-service restaurants appears to be associated with increased calorie intake for adults, as well as a higher intake of saturated fat and sodium, according to a study conducted by Drs Binh Nguyen and Lisa Powell of the American Cancer Society and University of Illinois published in Public Heath Nutrition.…
The August Nutrition Society Paper of the Month is from the British Journal of Nutrition and is entitled ‘Effect of oat intake on glycaemic control and insulin sensitivity: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials’.…
In the largest study of its kind, an international team of experts led by Newcastle University, UK, has shown that organic crops and crop-based foods are up to 69% higher in a number of key antioxidants than conventionally-grown crops.
The July Nutrition Society Paper of the Month is from Public Health Nutrition and is entitled ‘Evaluating the impact of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative on breast-feeding rates: a multi-state analysis’.…
A study, conducted by Ilana Nogueira Bezerra and colleagues at the University of Fortaleza and the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, demonstrated that there was no significant difference between non-consumers and consumers of away-from-home food (AFHF) in prevalence of overweight and obesity among men.…
The June Nutrition Society Paper of the Month is from Nutrition Research Reviews and is entitled “Misconceptions about fructose-containing sugars and their role in the obesity epidemic”.…
A review collating the work of dozens of researchers across the world, published this week in the British Journal of Nutrition, found that consuming probiotics decreased the duration of common upper respiratory tract infections (RTI) by up to a day.…
The May Nutrition Society Paper of the Month is from Public Health Nutrition and is entitled “Prevalence and patterns of cooking dinner at home in the USA: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2008”.
The acquisition of knowledge about healthy behaviours and its development into healthy attitudes, and subsequent healthy habits is especially important during early childhood.…
The April Nutrition Society Paper of the Month is from Journal of Nutritional Science and is entitled “What happens to food choices when a gluten-free diet is required?…
The March Nutrition Society Paper of the Month is from Proceedings of the Nutrition Society and is entitled ‘The way to a man’s heart is through his gut microbiota’ – dietary pro- and prebiotics for the management of cardiovascular risk.…
New research findings based on a five-year study have demonstrated significant improvements in key pre-school practices that are important in the fight against childhood obesity.…
The February Nutrition Society Paper of the Month is from British Journal of Nutrition and is entitled ‘Iodine deficiency in pregnant women living in the South East of the UK: the influence of diet and nutritional supplements on iodine status’
The study revealed that adolescents who ate poor breakfasts displayed a higher incidence of metabolic syndrome 27 years later, compared with those who ate more substantial breakfasts.
Almost 50 % of children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa are anaemic, which has profound effects on their intellectual and physical development and their chance of survival.
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