Nutrition News

A 3-month program of dietary counseling appeared only marginally effective in preventing nutritional deficiencies among gastric banding surgery patients, according to recent study results.

Avoiding foods that included fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols significantly reduced irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, researchers have determined.

Despite studies suggesting fructose contributes more to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease than glucose, recent study results found little difference related to ingestion of the sugars and a far greater relationship between disease progression and caloric intake.

A new analysis indicates that consumption of nuts may have a dose-dependent, beneficial effect on mortality related to all causes, CVD and cancer.

The FDA has issued generally recognized as safe letters of no objection to Japan’s Morinaga Milk Industry for a proprietary probiotic strain, according to a news release.

USPLabs of Dallas is recalling specific OxyElite Pro dietary supplements in response to a letter from the FDA stating the products were linked to dozens of cases of acute liver failure, nonviral hepatitis and at least one death, the FDA reported.

The FDA has announced a preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils are not “generally recognized as safe” for use in food.

The FDA has announced a preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils are not “generally recognized as safe” for use in food.

The FDA has approved lipid injectable emulsion Clinolipid for use as intravenous nutrition in adult patients, according to a press release.

Safe processing and handling of fresh produce are integral to preventing foodborne outbreaks, according to study data published online.