Newswise Feature Channel: Nutrition

New Guidance on Diagnosing Malnutrition in Critically Ill Adults

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:30:45 EST

The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) has published new guidance statements for diagnosing malnutrition in adults with critical illness in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Penn Nursing's, Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, LDN, FASPEN, was the lead author for this new guidance that has global implications.

Heuermann Lecture to Focus on Irrigation's Role in Nutrition

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:50:26 EST

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's next Heuermann Lecture will focus on the theme "Nourishing a Healthy Future: The Role of Irrigation in a Changing World."

Opinion: Nutrient-Rich Moringa Tree Has Potential to Transform Poultry Farming and Consumer Health, Writes UP Expert

University of Pretoria — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:10:24 EST

World Health Day is commemorated annually on 7 April under the sponsorship of the World Health Organisation and other related organisations. As the global conversation around sustainable farming and healthier food options grows louder, Moringa oleifera - a fast-growing, nutrient-rich tree native to tropical and subtropical regions in India and Africa - is emerging as a promising solution that could help address both these critical issues.

Adopting Best Practices in Gut Microbiome Research to Yield Rewards

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:35:11 EST

Review of 10 years of papers on best practices outlines ways to advance research on gut microbiome to support health, disease risk reduction, and wellness.

Running on Empty: Poor Nutrition Increases Injury Risk for Female Athletes

University of South Australia — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:54 EST

Proper nutrition is crucial for enhancing athletic performance, supporting recovery and overall health. Now, a new stud...

Researchers Identify Factors in Early-Life Linked to Body Fat in South Asian Children

McMaster University — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:00 EST

Researchers at McMaster University have identified six key factors in the first three years of life that influence the trajectory of obesity in South Asian children.

Register Today for Food and Nutrition Institute's Fifth Annual Conference on Science, Regulation

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:45:26 EST

Join us June 10-11 for science-driven sessions on food safety, nutrition, GLP-1s and more.

New Research Deepens Understanding of How Vitamin K Affects Brain Health

Tufts University — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:50:57 EST

As scientists explore the connections between nutrition and the aging brain, a new study from researchers at Tufts University is shedding light on how insufficient consumption of vitamin K may adversely affect cognition as people get older.

Medically Tailored Meal Programs Could Yield Significant Health Care Savings Across 49 U.S. States

Tufts University — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:00:00 EST

Simulation model estimates that Food is Medicine programs, if implemented nationwide, could save approximately $32.1 billion in health care costs in the first year alone and prevent more than 3.5 million hospitalizations annually related to complications from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

American College of Physicians Awards $260,000 in Grants to Address Equity Challenges in Obesity Care

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:15:00 EST

Today, the American College of Physicians (ACP) announced that it has awarded a total of $260,000 in grants to support regional programs that address equity challenges in obesity care.

Healthy Nutrition and Physical Lifestyle Choices Lower Cancer Mortality Risk for Survivors, New ACS Study Finds

American Cancer Society (ACS) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 EST

In 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors, recommending they avoid obesity, stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, and limit alcohol intake. New research by ACS scientists shows a lifestyle aligned with these guidelines is associated with a lower mortality risk among non-smoking survivors of obesity-related cancers in the United States.

Nobel Laureate, Prestigious Award Recipients to Speak at American Physiology Summit

American Physiological Society (APS) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:32 EST

Nobel Laureate James Rothman, PhD; Holly A. Ingraham, PhD, FASEB's 2024 Lifetime Achievement awardee; and George A. Brooks, PhD, FAPS, the American Physiological Society's (APS) 2025 Walter Cannon Award recipient, are among the highlighted speakers who will attend the American Physiology Summit. The Summit, APS' flagship annual meeting, will be held April 24-27 in Baltimore.

Tip Sheet: Nutrition for People Receiving Stem Cell Transplants, Art Therapy for Cancer Patients, Treating a Rare Type of Colon Cancer -- and Graduate Student Awards Announced

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:39 EST

Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news.

Food Research Nonprofit IAFNS Announces Winners of Emerging Leader Awards for Nutrition & Food Safety

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:05:48 EST

Awardees to travel to IAFNS June 10-11 Annual Meeting to give presentations on food safety and nutrition research.

A Well-Visualized Effect: How Nutritional Content-Equivalent Labels Influence Healthfulness Perceptions

Journal of Business Research — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:45:29 EST

Brownie Points for ChatGPT's Food Analysis Skills

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:40:19 EST

AI is changing the way we work, create, and share information -- but brownies? A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how ChatGPT can be used in the sensory evaluation of foods, specifically brownies. The study offers insights that could streamline development of new products, and possibly enhance recipes moving forward.

Jacob Bilhartz, M.D., Available to Discuss Vitamin A Supplements and Potential Liver Injury in Children

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:30:34 EST

Food for Thought: Could Protein Determine Our Socio-Economic Future?

University of Pretoria — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:05:45 EST

Our bodies need protein. But because protein-rich foods are expensive, millions of people do not have access to sufficient protein. Without it, people face health problems such as the loss of muscle mass, the inability to concentrate and, in severe cases, diseases such as kwashiorkor and marasmus.

Eating Well and Aging Better

Universite de Montreal — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:20:13 EST

In an international study led by an UdeM dietitian, healthy eating in midlife is found to be linked to overall healthy aging.

Most Older Adults Say Medicare and Other Insurance Should Cover Obesity Drugs, and Many Show Interest in Using Them

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:00 EST

A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance - including Medicare - should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new study. And more than half of older adults who meet criteria for obesity say they're interested in trying one of these drugs to manage their weight.