Valuing gluten-free foods relates to health behaviors in young adults

Researchers found that among young adults valuing gluten-free foods could be indicative of an overall interest in health or nutrition. These young adults were more likely to engage in healthier behaviors including better dietary intake and also valued food production practices (e.g., organic, non-GMO, locally sourced).

Diet rich in fish and legumes may help delay natural menopause

A diet rich in fish and legumes may help to delay the natural menopause, while high dietary intake of refined carbs, such as pasta and rice, may instead help to hasten it, suggests the first UK study of its kind.

What can we learn from nutrigenomics testing?

There is insufficient scientific evidence to support the utility of commercially available nutrigenomics tests that claim to link genetic variants to dietary intake or nutrition-related disorders.

High dietary sodium and potassium may worsen chronic kidney disease

High dietary intake of sodium and potassium may speed the progression of kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology…

Dietary dioxins not associated with increased breast cancer risk

Estimated exposure to dioxins through dietary intake is not associated with an increased risk of developing a breast cancer among low exposed women, according to a large cohort study published in…

A high-quality diet reduces risk of pancreatic cancer

People who reported dietary intake that was most consistent with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans had lower risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Previous studies investigating the relationship between food and nutrient intake and pancreatic cancer have yielded inconsistent results.

User-Friendly Alternative Dietary Analysis Tool For Athletes

A new website application for athletes called Dietary Analysis Tool for Athletes (D.A.T.A.) has been validated as accurately recording dietary intake based on the 24-hour recall method. “This tool offers sports dietitians and health professionals a new, quick alternative to analyze athletes’ dietary intake,” said Lindsay Baker, PhD, Principal Scientist, Gatorade Sports Science Institute…

User-Friendly Alternative Dietary Analysis Tool For Athletes

A new website application for athletes called Dietary Analysis Tool for Athletes (D.A.T.A.) has been validated as accurately recording dietary intake based on the 24-hour recall method. “This tool offers sports dietitians and health professionals a new, quick alternative to analyze athletes’ dietary intake,” said Lindsay Baker, PhD, Principal Scientist, Gatorade Sports Science Institute…