Nutrition

SAN ANTONIO — Structural racism, as measured by historical redlining, was tied to a higher prevalence of obesity by reducing food access for people from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, according to a presentation at ObesityWeek.

The overall diet quality of U.S. toddlers has improved significantly since 1999, and they consume fewer added sugars, according to a cross-sectional study published in Pediatrics.

INDIANAPOLIS — The oral supplement NutriTears significantly improved dry eye symptoms and tear volume compared with placebo in adults with dry eye disease, according to research presented at Academy 2024.

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Bonnie R. Giller, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, registered dietitian nutritionist and certified intuitive eating counselor, about the concept of intuitive eating and how patients with diabetes can embrace this approach to help manage their blood sugar levels.

ORLANDO — Lifestyle medicine interventions can improve medical students’ well-being and reduce physician burnout, according to an expert.

Obesity is more than just a number on a scale; it is a complex, chronic disease characterized by an excess of body fat that negatively impacts various aspects of health.

ORLANDO — Nutrition and sleep were identified as the most influential barriers to breastfeeding for Black women, according to a poster presented at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference.

Culinary medicine, particularly when directed at cardiovascular disease prevention, can be feasibly taught to medical trainees, an analysis presented at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference showed.

Consuming 2 oz. of pistachios daily for 12 weeks significantly increased macular pigment optical density in healthy adults and may be an effective dietary intervention to preserve eye health, according to researchers.

DENVER — High intake of pesticide residue from fruits and vegetables for male partners was tied to lower fertilization rates for couples undergoing fertility treatment, according to findings presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.