(AP FILE) By-JoNel is a national reporter covering food and nutrition. Whether you know it or not, most Americans don’t go a day without consuming ultra-processed foods—and often not even a single meal. From sugary cereals for breakfast to frozen pizza for dinner, plus snacks like potato chips, soda, and ice cream in between, ultra-processed… Read More »
Although malnutrition among the Indian population is a well-known problem, there is not enough discussion in policy circles about what Indians eat. Advertising > For too long, food security was reduced to satisfying physical hunger. But the quality of the food people consume or the drivers of people’s diets have not received sufficient attention in… Read More »
Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Recent research has shed light on the complex relationship between diet, the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome, and overall health, highlighting its importance in both human and veterinary medicine. A healthy GI microbiome is essential for proper nutrient absorption, metabolism, and intestinal immunomodulation, and is crucial for the overall health and development… Read More »
The Nutrition Facts label is the black and white information box found on almost every product. Packaged food product in the USA since 1994It has recently become a symbol of consumer transparency. From Apple’s “Privacy Nutrition Labels” that explain how smartphone apps process user data to a “Garment Facts” label that standardizes ethical disclosures on… Read More »
A new study of more than 50,000 people highlights the suboptimal quality of the average U.S. diet. Results of the study, conducted by the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, show that more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults surveyed in 2020 had poor diet quality. Less… Read More »
A diet that promotes plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more humane argument: It can reduce your risk of dying from many major diseases. “This wasn’t just a cause of death. It was across the board,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public… Read More »
GHANA-AFRICA Dr Mary Amoako comes from a family of scientists in Ghana. She is a researcher and university lecturer, and since she comes from a family background, it is not surprising that her work is being recognized. Amoako was recently honored as one of 30 Africans to receive the L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talent Sub-Saharan Africa Awards… Read More »
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) continue to be global health problems affecting millions of people worldwide. While antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the primary treatment for HIV/AIDS, proper nutrition plays a crucial role in managing the disease and improving the quality of life of those living with the virus. This article explores… Read More »