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From 2015 to 2018

CDC: Foodborne Infections Increased From 2015 to 2018

Incidence of most infections increasing, including those due to Campylobacter, Salmonella
Changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women

2009 WIC Food Package Change Tied to Reduced Obesity Risk

Children with full dose of new food package had healthier growth trajectory, lower obesity risk at age 4
Better overall diet quality is significantly associated with lower odds of impairment in physical function among older men

Healthy Diet Tied to Lower Odds of Physical Impairment in Men

Findings seen for higher intake of vegetables, nuts, legumes, and lower intake of meat, sugary drinks
Substituting red meat with high-quality plant protein sources

Swapping Red Meat for Plant-Based Proteins May Cut CVD Risk

Switching to plant proteins rather than fish, carbs leads to bigger improvements in lipids, lipoproteins
Children with more attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms may be at higher risk for an unhealthy diet

Children With ADHD May Have Higher Risk for Poor Diet

However, having a poor diet does not seem to contribute to ADHD symptom development
Greater adherence to healthy plant-based diets and a vegetarian diet is associated with a lower risk for chronic kidney disease

CKD Risk Lower for Those Following Healthy Plant-Based Diet

Slower eGFR decline seen in association with greater adherence to overall and healthy plant-based diets
Skipping breakfast is significantly associated with an increased risk for death from heart disease

Eating Breakfast Tied to Lower Risk for Death From CVD

Mortality risk related to cardiovascular disease 87 percent higher among those who never eat breakfast
Diabetes-focused medical nutrition therapy is fundamental to overall diabetes management and should be adapted as needed throughout life

Individualized Medical-Nutrition Therapy Important in Diabetes

Adults with diabetes should be referred to MNT at diagnosis, at times of changing health status
A very low-carbohydrate

Low-Carb Breakfast May Improve All-Day Glucose Control in T2DM

In addition, high-fat, low-carb breakfast tied to less hunger later in the day
Suboptimal diet is associated with increased mortality and morbidity from noncommunicable diseases

11 Million Deaths Attributable to Poor Diet in 2017

Leading dietary risk factors for deaths, DALYs include high sodium intake, low intake of whole grains