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No Improvements Seen in Meeting AAP Vitamin D Intake Guidelines

Nonbreastfeeding infants more likely to meet the guidelines than breastfeeding infants
For middle-aged adults without preexisting cardiovascular disease

Fruit-, Veggie-Rich Diet May Soon Lower Markers for Cardiac Injury

Healthy eating during eight weeks tied to lower levels of markers for subclinical cardiac damage, strain
One in seven adults ages 50 to 80 years say they experienced household food insecurity in the past year (before the COVID-19 pandemic)

Poll: One in Seven Older Adults Report Food Insecurity

Yet, very few are able to access government food benefits, including food stamps or home-delivered meals
Higher long-term dietary intake of flavonoids is associated with lower risks for Alzheimer disease and related dementias in U.S. adults

Long-Term Flavonoid Intake Tied to Lower Alzheimer Risk

Findings seen for both Alzheimer disease and related dementias during nearly 20 years of follow-up
In 2019

Incidence of Enteric Infections Due to Pathogens Up or Stable

Compared with 2016 to 2018, incidence in 2019 was increased for infections caused by five pathogens
Food insecurity in the United States is high as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

Food Insecurity Rates High Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Pandemic-related food insecurity follows known regional patterns
Greater vegetable intake before pregnancy is associated with better birth outcomes

Vegetable Intake Before Pregnancy Tied to Birth Outcomes

Higher intake of traditional vegetables before pregnancy may lower risk for preterm birth
Higher intake of manganese is associated with a lower type 2 diabetes risk among postmenopausal women

Higher Manganese Intake May Be Tied to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Association may be partially mediated by inflammatory biomarkers
Focused eating habits with high processed meats and unhealthy snacking may be associated with increased dementia risk

Processed Meat, Unhealthy Snack Food Networks Tied to Dementia

Controls without dementia had disconnected food networks reflecting diverse, healthier food choices
Most macronutrient diets result in modest weight loss and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors over six months

Weight Loss Modest for Most Macronutrient Diets

Weight loss, CV risk factors improved over six months, but benefits mainly diminished at 12 months