Nutrition News

In patients with inflammatory bowel disease, diet significantly impacts the fecal microbiome, which is believed to be involved in triggering and maintaining inflammation. In particular, diets high in sugar and fat have been implicated in the pathogenesis of IBD.

More than half of U.S. children will have obesity by age 35 years if current trends continue, according to results gathered from a simulation model projecting height and weight trajectories.

A ‘patient first’ approach using positive language and actions is encouraged when treating children who have overweight or obesity to reduce the stigma surrounding the conditions, according to a policy statement issued by the AAP Section on Obesity and The Obesity Society.

Alanine aminostransferase maintained better levels at mid-childhood when children took in a higher amount of the alpha-tocopherol isoform of vitamin E at early childhood, according to data published in Hepatology.

BOSTON — School-aged children with both obesity and asthma miss more school, have higher expenditures and exhibit both poorer health and more worry than children of normal weight, according to a recent presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s Annual Scientific Meeting.

WASHINGTON — With up to 10% of children worldwide diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and even nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, pediatric hepatologists face an unmet need for medical treatment and non-invasive diagnostics, according to a presenter at The Liver Meeting 2017.

Teenagers and young adults often lack a basic knowledge about energy drinks, including ingredients as well as how energy drinks increase energy levels and could potentially endanger health, according to a qualitative study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

Children with multiple sclerosis who consume a high-fat diet may be at increased risk for relapse; however, high vegetable intake may protect against this risk, according to findings published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.

Consumption of milk-alternative drinks not fortified with iodine — including almond, soy or rice milk — in place of cows’ milk may increase the risk for iodine deficiency, according to findings published in British Journal of Nutrition.

The potential benefits of a plant-based diet have become increasingly recognized in recent years. In addition to addressing individual health concerns and belief systems, vegetarian and/or vegan diets also play a role in combating global warming and promoting sustainable food production.