Tag: Food & Nutrition: Misc.
Food Insecurity Increasing Among Older U.S. Adults
Food insecurity also tied to lower-quality diet in older adults
Vitamins E, C Inversely Linked to Risk for Parkinson Disease
Comparing individuals in highest versus lowest tertile of exposure, inverse link seen for both vitamins C and E; no link for beta-carotene, NEAC
USDA, HHS Update Dietary Guidelines for Americans
2020 to 2025 guidelines recommend customizing nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preference, cultural traditions
Dietary Advanced Glycation End-Product Intake, Wheezing Linked
Higher AGE intake associated with wheeze-disrupted sleep and exercise, wheezing requiring prescription meds in children
Maintenance Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Effective for Preschoolers
Majority of children reach tolerance great enough to protect them from accidental exposure to peanuts
More Plant Foods, Less Red Meat May Cut Heart Disease Risk
Substituting whole grains, dairy, eggs for red meat also might reduce risk for coronary heart disease
Vegans Have Increased Risk for Total, Main-Site Fractures
Association attenuated slightly with adjustment for dietary calcium and/or protein but still significant
Food Insecurity Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Mortality
Findings independent of changes in demographic, economic, and health care access
Multinutrient Intervention Slows Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer Disease
Cognitive decline significantly reduced for Neuropsychological Test Battery five-item composite, memory, brain atrophy measures
