Many toddlers consume too little potassium and dietary fiber

Children ages 1 to 3 may not consume adequate amounts of key shortfall nutrients. This should be addressed in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines according to a recent NHANES analysis.

Probiotics for protecting premature infants from common, life-threatening illness

Treating premature infants with probiotics, the dietary supplements containing live bacteria that many adults take to help maintain their natural intestinal balance, may be effective for preventing a common and life-threatening bowel disease among premature infants, researchers at UC Davis Children’s Hospital have found…

Healthier diets possible in low-income, rural communities in America

In the United States, children don’t eat enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Instead, their diets typically include excessive amounts of sugars and solid fats, counter to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations, increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes…

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.

Dietary Supplements And Doctor-Patient Communication

Vitamins, minerals, herbs and other dietary supplements are widely available in supermarkets and drug stores across the nation without a prescription, so it’s no surprise that nearly half of all Americans take them. But they do carry risks, including potentially adverse interactions with prescription drugs, and some people may even use them in place of conventional medications…

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…

Adherence To DASH Diet For Lowering Blood Pressure Less Likely In African Americans

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which promotes consumption of more fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and whole grain, and less meats and sweets, is a proven effective treatment for hypertension. For some individuals, adherence to the diet can be just as effective in lowering blood pressure as taking antihypertensive medication…

Nutritional Supplements And The Current State Of Scientific Research

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the dietary supplement industry’s leading trade association, has released its comprehensive report, The Benefits of Nutritional Supplements (4th Edition)…

Ulcerative Colitis Patients Can Improve Remission Rates By Adding VSL#3 Probiotic To Traditional Therapies

As one of the few probiotics with medical food designation for specific illnesses, VSL#3® has been the subject of a collection of more than 80 studies that have demonstrated its use in the dietary management of IBS, ulcerative colitis, and an ileal pouch. Ulcerative colitis patients, in particular, have been shown to benefit from adding VSL#3 medical food to their prescription drug regimen…

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