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Fats and oils are essential to life. They provide energy, support the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, contribute to the structure of cell membranes, and give foods their flavor, texture and mouthfeel. Yet the way fats are produced, processed and consumed is changing. Food man

A new international clinical intervention study published in Clinical Nutrition reveals the molecular and transcriptomic mechanisms through which a dietary intervention may beneficially influence gene expression. The study, led by Prof. Iris Shai and Dr. Hila Zelicha Peer from Be

Dietary supplements are an excellent way to fill gaps in our nutritional requirements. From vitamins and macronutrients to gut-health probiotics, dietary supplements have helped people address deficiencies. In recent years, however, the goal of consuming supplements has gone from

Eating your greens could be the secret to breathing easier, with a new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) revealing that people who eat more vitamin K1-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables may lower their risk of chronic lung disease. The paper is published in The Ameri

Celebrating Independence Day with an old-fashioned cookout is as American as apple pie. Unfortunately, the traditional Fourth of July menu wasn't cooked up with nutrition as a priority.

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better.

As the nation's older adult population climbs at one of the fastest rates in U.S. history, a new study from Iowa State University researchers points to a growing strain on the workforce responsible for feeding seniors—and a rising need for training.

When it's time to add solid food to a baby's diet, is it best to spoon-feed purees—the conventional approach—or to allow the baby to feed herself soft finger foods? The second path, called baby-led weaning, has exploded in popularity in the past decade, yet many parents and careg

Infant feeding with whole goat milk formula (WGF) can reduce the incidence of atopic dermatitis (AD), especially in those with a parental history of AD, according to a study published in Clinical Nutrition.

A Canadian study led by University of Toronto researcher Harvey Anderson is offering new evidence in support of consuming full-fat dairy. The findings, published recently in the Journal of Nutrition, demonstrate that three daily servings of full-fat dairy can be incorporated into

Consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) results in a distinct metabolic "signature" in the blood, associated with potentially adverse health conditions, suggests a new study by an international team of researchers. The paper, published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nu

Following dietary guidelines during pregnancy may reduce exposure to many—but not all—environmental chemicals from food and everyday products, according to a new study of nearly 1,500 pregnant participants. The study, "Dietary guidelines adherence and pregnancy exposure to 10 cla