Nutrition/Nutrients

University at Buffalo researchers surveyed local families and stakeholders to find the best strategies for addressing disparities in healthy food consumption BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Researchers know from many previous studies what prevents…

Major efforts by states and school districts make up some of the gaps, but shortfalls remainCredit: Maryland State Department of Education School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted access to low or no-cost…

Researchers developed a new mathematical model to predict economic performance of cropsCredit: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Researchers from Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)…

Who are we? Where did we come from? How did we get here? Throughout the ages, humans have sought answers to these questions, pursuing wisdom through religion, philosophy, and eventually science. Evolutionary analyses published by Genome…

Additive free, multimaterial 3D printing is achieved for milk-based products without temperature controlCredit: SUTD Researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) developed a method to perform direct ink…

New study links combination of the two sugars in high fructose corn syrup to heart health risks Consuming high fructose corn syrup appears to be as bad for your health as consuming sugar in the form of fructose alone, according to a new…

Land-use change to feed people is the leading driver of biodiversity loss; new research shows that changing this relationship is necessary (and possible) if we are to reverse trends on biodiversity loss by 2050Credit: IIASA Preserving…

When most people think of fungi, the thoughts are usually not good, turning to something that does damage more than those that are actually helpful. Yet, fungi play a critical role in the growth and development of plant life and have…

Credit: Steve Techtmann/Michigan Tech It's a well-documented fact that we have a plastic problem. Plastic is so ubiquitous in packaging, many people don't even think twice about tossing it in the trash, even though it will likely…

Credit: (c) Dr Deirdre Mikkelsen, The University of Queensland The secret of how fibre shapes the structure of plant cell walls has been revealed, with potentially wide-ranging applications ranging from nutrition and health…

Study indicates that EPA and DHA supplementation reduces multiple types of cardiovascular risk, according to Mayo Clinic Proceedings Rochester, MN, September 17, 2020 - A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides the most…

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, September 16, 2020—A novel taxonomic approach to obesity prevention using existing U.S. obesity prevention studies is highlighted in a special supplement of the…

How is gut species diversity affected when vital nutrients are only seasonally available?Credit: Amir Erez, Jaime G. Lopez, Benjamin Weiner, Yigal Meir, and Ned S. Wingreen Diversity in many biological communities is a sign of…

Webinar with Dr. Purnima Menon is a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute India is among the countries with the highest levels of food insecurity. Data shows that between 2014 and 2019, food insecurity…

Sustainable processing delivers highest quality, minimizing odor and taste, says UC researcherCredit: University of Cincinnati A new study, co-led by University of Cincinnati researchers, describes the development of a refining process…

A major new international study has provided a first worldwide insight into how soil erosion may be affecting the longevity of our soils.Credit: Dan Evans Lancaster University A major new international study has provided a first…

Researchers estimate potential for locally sourced food based on land needs for different dietsCredit: Tufts University BOSTON (Sept. 14. 2020, 9:00 a.m. EDT)--Some but not all U.S. metro areas could grow all the food they need…

Research from the University of Kent has found that TRESK, a calcium regulated two-pore potassium channel, regulates the brain's central circadian clock to differentiate behaviour between day and night. Research from the University of Kent…

Archaeologists find that unglazed ceramic cookware absorbs the chemical residue of present and past mealsCredit: Photo courtesy of Melanie Miller If you happen to dig up an ancient ceramic cooking pot, don't clean it. Chances are,…

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have studied a range of perceptions among Danes about good, healthy and safe foodstuffs. Their findings report that mold prone foods are considered to be more natural than those with long shelf…