For decades, scientists have known that what harms the body often harms the brain. Conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance strain the body’s vascular and metabolic ...

A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior highlights the development of a culturally informed approach to screening for food insecurity among patients at Northern Navajo ...

Beginning in January of 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) bumped up the minimum required education level for prospective RDs from a bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree.1 It’s the ...

Today, older adults are looking for nutritious dining options with qualities that support cardiovascular health—for instance, a low sodium content—and variety can be key. 1 When asked about what’s ...

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in cognitive performance and mental fitness among younger adults, driven by increasing academic, professional, and social demands. Young adults are ...

Making sense of dietary supplements (DS) and knowing how and when to recommend them can be a complicated matter for all dietitians. Navigating loose regulatory standards, proper dosing guidelines, and ...

Americans generate over 14 million tons of plastic packaging waste annually, with a significant portion coming from food packaging.1 This waste not only contributes to environmental pollution but also ...

Causing symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly diagnosed in childhood.1,2 Depending on the ...

While bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment/intervention for morbid obesity, a subset of bariatric patients has been shown to experience weight regain as early as 18 months post ...

Q: I have been hearing a lot about maltodextrin and its use as an additive in processed food and beverages. Is it safe to consume? A: Maltodextrin is a type of carbohydrate that undergoes processing ...

“Holiday meals are about joy, connection, and tradition,” says John Kirwan, MSc, PhD, FACSM, executive director at Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University. “But we also ...

Air fryers first appeared on the market more than a decade ago, touting the ability to “fry” foods like chicken wings without extra oil. Then, in early 2020, air fryers seemed to become an incredibly ...