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June 26, 2022
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Low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet reduced fatty liver, improved type 2 diabetes control

Low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet reduced fatty liver, improved type 2 diabetes control

LONDON — A low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet significantly improved nonalcoholic fatty liver disease activity score and HbA1c more than a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a researcher here.

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June 20, 2022
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Vast majority of Americans overestimate diet quality

Vast majority of Americans overestimate diet quality

The only adults in the United States who accurately assessed the healthfulness of their diet were the ones who considered it “poor,” according to a presentation at the American Society of Nutrition Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting.

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June 16, 2022
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HHS, USDA seek nominations for Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

HHS, USDA seek nominations for Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

HHS and the United States Department of Agriculture are accepting nominations for an advisory committee that will review evidence and develop recommendations for the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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June 10, 2022
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Dietary changes represent ‘growing priority’ for GI symptom relief, cancer prevention

Dietary changes represent ‘growing priority’ for GI symptom relief, cancer prevention

We have long known that our diets affect our health, but many questions remain about diet’s impact on conditions like cancer and its potential value in treating a wide variety of health conditions.

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June 10, 2022
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Top in GI: Restrictive diets in irritable bowel syndrome; alcohol use amid COVID-19

Top in GI: Restrictive diets in irritable bowel syndrome; alcohol use amid COVID-19

A recent study showed that restrictive diets were more effective than optimized medical treatment alone in reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

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June 09, 2022
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The debate over ultraprocessed foods: Should they be incorporated in dietary guidelines?

The debate over ultraprocessed foods: Should they be incorporated in dietary guidelines?

Research has shown that ultraprocessed foods are associated with weight gain and an increased risk for chronic conditions.

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May 23, 2022
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Genetic risk, low diet quality increase type 2 diabetes risk

Genetic risk, low diet quality increase type 2 diabetes risk

Genetic risk and poorer diet quality each independently increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to study data.

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May 23, 2022
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Black Americans with CKD identify barriers to Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet

Black Americans with CKD identify barriers to Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet

According to this study, Black Americans with chronic kidney disease perceive the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet as a healthy and culturally compatible diet that includes challenges.

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May 05, 2022
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Diet quality moderates link between excess weight, psychosocial issues for children

Diet quality moderates link between excess weight, psychosocial issues for children

The quality of a child’s diet is a moderating factor between excess weight and psychosocial health, according to results of a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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May 05, 2022
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Vegetarian diet associated with higher odds of underweight in children

Vegetarian diet associated with higher odds of underweight in children

Children who consumed a vegetarian diet showed similar growth and nutritional measures compared with their meat-eating peers but were more likely to be underweight, according to a study.

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