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Low levels of certain micronutrients are associated with measures of prefrailty and frailty in older adults

Low Micronutrient Levels Tied to Frailty in Older Adults

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Low micronutrient status has potential to be a modifiable target for preventing frailty
Red meat consumption may increase the risk of invasive breast cancer

Red Meat Consumption May Up Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer

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Findings from prospective cohort study of sisters or half-sisters of women diagnosed with breast cancer
Diets higher in plant-based foods and lower in animal-based foods are associated with lower risks for developing or dying from cardiovascular disease among middle-aged adults

Plant-Based Diets May Lower CV Disease, Deaths in Middle-Aged

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Association also found for reduction in all-cause mortality but not incident cardiovascular disease
For hyperglycemic adults with diabetes

Lifestyle Counseling Frequency, CV Outcomes Linked in Diabetes

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More frequent counseling tied to lower incidence of death, CV events in adults with diabetes
A Mediterranean eating plan plus extra virgin olive oil may delay the need for first glucose-lowering medication among participants with type 2 diabetes

Mediterranean Eating Plan May Help Keep T2DM Patients Off Meds

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Med-EatPlan plus extra virgin olive oil linked to lower risk for starting first glucose-lowering medication
Plant-based dietary patterns seem to be beneficial for the primary prevention of type 2 diabetes

Plant-Based Diets Inversely Linked to Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

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Association was strengthened when healthy plant-based foods such as nuts and legumes were included
The frequency of fried food consumption shows a positive linear relationship with the risk for coronary artery disease

Frequent Fried Food Intake Increases Risk for Coronary Artery Disease

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Dose-dependent relationship seen in a large national cohort of U.S. veterans
Revisions to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women

New WIC Food Options Improve Maternal, Birth Outcomes

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Improvements in high-risk moms and babies seen with modest improvements in nutritional content
Household food insecurity is associated with insulin resistance among Latinos with type 2 diabetes

Food Insecurity Associated With Increased Insulin Resistance

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Food insecurity also tied to measures of inflammation and stress in patients with diabetes
A nutrition-focused quality-improvement program conducted in a home health agency can reduce rates of hospitalization and health care resource utilization

Nutrition-Focused Program at Home Health Agency Beneficial

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Nutrition-focused quality improvement program can reduce rates of hospitalization, health care use