Learn more about the most popular products on store shelves and what the science says about their nutrient content and safety profiles. The USDA estimates that the average American consumes more than ...

For their analysis, the researchers used data from the 2003–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a nationally representative annual survey of more than 34,000 adults over 20 ...

In the VR setting, participants reporting positive emotions perceived stronger aromas. For example, almond and vinegar became more intense when participants were happy or experienced a positive ...

Social media, podcasts, and the internet can be a mixed bag of nutrition and health information, and one of the latest questionable claims making the rounds is that seed oils cause everything from ...

What nutrients and foods play a role in getting some much-needed Zs? As dietitians, many of your clients endure long workdays, take care of their children and families, and run weekly errands. But ...

Ever since vitamin K was discovered in the early 1930s, all the attention has been directed toward its role in coagulation. Although both the K1 (phylloquinone) and K2 (menaquinone) forms of the ...

Adding fish and seafood to a vegetarian eating plan can create the healthful diet clients crave. Pesce, the Italian word for fish, is being associated with people who add aquatic animals to a ...

Research shows that consuming plenty of plant-based foods containing highly absorbable calcium and vitamin D is the key to optimal bone health. Research indicates that well-planned vegan diets, which ...

With the increasing prevalence of eating disorders among older adults, it’s important to recognize the symptoms and learn how to help care for these aging patients. Eating disorders such as anorexia ...

Though still in its infancy, the research linking certain fatty acids to improved visual acuity and cognitive performance in babies is strong. The importance of nutrition in relation to infants’ ...

Weight-loss counseling can be frustrating for both dietitians and clients. Telling clients that they must lose weight for health reasons or that they need to eat less and exercise more often generally ...

Take a behind-the-scenes peek at the work that goes into preparing skaters for a long, strenuous season, courtesy of the New York Islanders’ strength and conditioning coach. Excess body fat isn’t an ...