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Researchers found that the nutrition labeling act reduced calorie intake by 4.7% and 7 lb weight loss per year. The American Heart Association correlates such a drop in weight with 15K less cases of CVD and 21K less DM2 diagnosed in the next five years.

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/chain-restaurants-supermarkets-diets-calorie-counts-rcna46089

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Opinion | The biggest unexpected effect of calorie labeling regulations Restaurants are cutting back, and with calorie labels, maybe the rest of us can, too.

The people who live in Brazil eat a lot of processed foods. A study published in the Journal of Preventative Medicine showed that 10% of the Brazilian population between 30 and 69 years died prematurely from a diet high in processed foods.

Highly processed foods are linked to early death, a new study finds Around 57,000 premature deaths in Brazil in 2019 were associated with consumption of ultra-processed food, according to new research.

"Spee-na-ko-pee-ta"
Greek spinach and feta pastry
Delicious and healthy!

According to Dr Mark Delegge, MD, plant-based enteral nutrition formulas is correlated with a decreased GI intolerance in pediatric patients that are high risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V86gi5YEx-Q&list=PL-rWCuTTwTKxRB5BCzYcQQAllzglw_cfL&index=3

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Plant-Based Protein Series Part 2: Plant-Based Diet and Clinical Impact Part 2 of the Plant-Based Protein series discusses the research behind the plant-based diet.Watch Part 1: Assessment of Plant-Based Protein Quality: https://...

Dietitians! Hold on to your seats because a lot is happening in biotech. A new artificial pancreas is formed by a company called Insulet. This is simply a tubeless automated insulin delivery system. Read more here.

Insulet's upcoming artificial pancreas system shows gains at all ages in Type 1 diabetes With new data from its first pivotal study, Insulet showed that its tubeless, wearable insulin delivery system could continuously adapt to changes in gl | With new data from its first pivotal study, Insulet showed that its tubeless, wearable insulin delivery system could continuously adapt to change...

Plant a tree today and save our planet.

How to Plant A Tree the Right Way - 7 Steps for Getting it Right Every Time - Growing A Greener World® Knowing how to plant a tree the right way comes down to 7 critical steps for getting it right every time and protecting your investment of time and money.

Genome sequencing can be done for much cheaper than $10K 30yrs ago. Now there are two companies. Ullumina, sequences genomes for $600. And the latest one, called Ultima, is aiming to sequence the genome for $100. Read more here.

Can Start-Ups Significantly Lower the Cost of Gene Sequencing? Companies like Ultima Genomics say they have the technology, which could lead to medical breakthroughs. But similar promises in the past have fizzled and barriers remain.

Sarcopenia is present in the geriatric population. Michael Tieland PhD presents his research through ASPEN. It shows that sarcopenia decreases from increased protein intake and muscle building exercises.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdVmMjrVc08

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Dietary Strategies to Augment Muscle Mass in the Elderly "Dietary Strategies to Augment Muscle Mass in the Elderly" was originally developed as a Central Stage Presentation by NZMP Medical Nutrition for the ASPEN 2...

The European Heart Journal this week posted that taking blood pressure medications to monitor blood pressure will lower the risk of dementia.

Blood pressure lowering and prevention of dementia: an individual patient data meta-analysis AbstractAims. Observational studies indicate U-shaped associations of blood pressure (BP) and incident dementia in older age, but randomized controlled trials o

Your thoughts of "free will and autonomy" when it comes to weight management, will come into question after you've read this article!
According this study, obesity is correlated with the bacteria we have in our gut. Mice gained weight when they received a transplant of gut microbes from an obese person. Likewise, mice did not gain weight when they received gut microbes from a person with a healthy weight. Basically, we are as healthy as our gut bacteria.

A major cause of obesity may be hiding in your gut One day, you might be able to eat microbes — yes, microbes — to help you lose weight.

A study done in the UK finds that moderate alcohol consumption increases the risk of dementia because it causes iron deposits in the brain. 🍷🍸
https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004039 #:~:text=These%20findings%20suggest%20that%20moderate,alcohol%20intake%20was%20self%2Dreported.

Associations between moderate alcohol consumption, brain iron, and cognition in UK Biobank participants: Observational and mendelian randomization analyses Anya Topiwala and colleagues investigate the observational and genetic associations of alcohol intake with measures of iron levels in the brain and liver, and cognitive function among UK Biobank participants.

Added sugar in food increases the risk of heart disease. According tot he American Heart Association, the new food label requirements to list different types of sugar will prevent millions of dollars spent on healthcare from heart attacks. The FDA gave a deadline to companies based on their annual income. An annual income of $10M or more had to comply by 2020, an annual income of $less than $10M, had to comply by 2021. https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/04/15/study-massive-health-gains-from-new-food-labels-with-sugar-details

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Study: Massive health gains from new food labels with sugar details Listing added sugars on packaged foods could fight cardiovascular disease and diabetes, plus save billions in health costs.

This researcher and educator in Australia presents obesity from an "atomic" point of view.
Carbon in - Carbon out.
Any thoughts?🍊🥯🥤

How breathing and metabolism are interconnected | Ruben Meerman | TEDxBundaberg NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents a stoichometric approach to understanding metabolism and weight loss. TEDx events are independently organized by vol...

Here is a food access map provided by the USDA to track access to supermarkets in low income neighborhoods across the USA during 2015 to 2019.

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-access-research-atlas/go-to-the-atlas/

A Case study from the eatright.org regarding facts and figures on food insecurity.
https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/eatrightpro-files/practice/quality-management/practice-tips-addressing-food-and-nutrition-insecurity.pdf?la=en&hash=CAAC0B249E85B0FC04CCF172A9A6F27B09CC2C8F

USDA ERS - Go to the Atlas The Food Access Research Atlas (formerly the Food Desert Locator) is a mapping tool that provides a spatial overview of food access indicators by census tract, allowing users to investigate multiple indicators of food store access.

Parents with school kids seek out foods and beverages that boosts their energy, improves their sleep and decreases their stress level. According to Foodinsight.com, these factors dictate their food choices.
https://foodinsight.org/spotlight-parents-of-school-age-kids/

2022 Food and Health Survey Spotlight: Parents of School-Age Kids With summer on the wane and back-to-school season in full swing, many parents of school-age children are pivoting their food purchases in order to accommodate their kids’ new schedules. But what factors influence what parents decide to put in their grocery carts—for their children and themselves...

"Health eating Statistics "
Only 9 to 12 % of US adults eat enough vegetables every day (CDC)
Only 80% eat enough vegetables (2020-2025 dietary Guidelines for Americans)

139 Nutrition Statistics You Need to Know | Livestrong.com Learn new nutrition statistics, including the most popular vegetables in the U.S., fast food statistics, healthy eating statistics and food access information.

According to Stanford University, type 2 diabetics find it harder to follow a keto diet to lower their blood sugar. The Mediterranean diet is easier to follow and as effective in improving type 2 diabetes.

Keto and Mediterranean diets both help manage diabetes, but one is easier to maintain In a trial of the two low-carb diets, both were similarly effective in controlling blood glucose. Keto’s more severe carb restrictions did not provide additional overall health benefits.

This entrepreneur explains how the gut microbiome is essential to our health. What is your experience?

https://youtu.be/B9RruLkAUm8

Your Gut Microbiome: The Most Important Organ You’ve Never Heard Of | Erika Ebbel Angle | TEDxFargo NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. While some viewers might find advice provided in this talk to be helpful as a complementar...

A polyphenol intervention trial showed that, over a timespan of 8 weeks, individuals reduced their depression and anxiety with a daily intake of one apple, one orange, half a grapefruit, three tablespoons of vegetables and one ounce of dark chocolate.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7469043/

T. colin Campbell, one of the leading pioneers of nutrition science, states that cancer can be avoided through eating whole foods. Do you agree?🥑🍠🍌

https://youtu.be/tmWoWOM16uE

Why is the Science of Nutrition Ignored in Medicine? | T. Colin Campbell | TEDxCornellUniversity Professor Campbell is a well-established researcher and author. His popular book (co-authored with his son, a physician) titled The China Study (2005), has b...

The Elderly Nutrition Market is expected to almost double in five years from $2.2 M USD in 2022 to $4.1M USD in 2027.

https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5122591/elderly-nutrition-market-research-report-by-type?utm_source=GNOM&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_code=ptlnbg&utm_campaign=1738683+-+Elderly+Nutrition+Market+Research+Report+2022%3a+Featuring+Key+Players%2c+Trends%2c+and+Forecasts+to+2027&utm_exec=como322prd

A Report has been set up by a Task Force with policy recommendations for the 2022 White House to end hunger and improve nutrition. As Dietitians we work toward educating the public on healthy food choices. But what if they have food insecurities?
Read more in the link below.
https://informingwhc.org/2022-task-force-report/

2022 Task Force Report | Informing the White House Conference Task Force ReportInforming the White House Conference: Ambitious, Actionable Recommendations to End Hunger, Advance Nutrition, and Improve Health in the United StatesThis report, authored by the Task Force on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health—a nongovernment, nonpartisan group of subject matter expert...

Malnutrition Awareness Week is September 19-23. Here is a podcast on blenderized tube feeding formulas from ASPEN. https://soundcloud.com/user-67457490/blenderized-tube-feeding?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Blenderized Tube Feeding This podcast reviews blenderized tube feeding, what it is, where it is indicated, and some clinical recommendations from two clinical experts with extensive experience with adult and pediatric patient

According to Oxford Academic, obese patients disagree with the advise given on BMI, exercise and nutrition. They conclude that this disagreement will place stress on the relationship between the patient and doctor. What is your opinion?

https://academic.oup.com/fampra/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/fampra/cmac086/6658514?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false

Interaction between patient and general practitioner according to the patient body weight: a cross-sectional survey AbstractObjective. To analyse whether patient–general practitioner (GP) interaction, measured by their disagreement, varies among overweight or obese patients c

Obese patients disagree with their primary doctors about a healthy BMI, physical activity and nutritional intake. According to Oxford Academic, this disagreement could worsen the patient-doctor relationship. What do you think?
https://academic.oup.com/fampra/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/fampra/cmac086/6658514?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false

The mitochondria is the energy powerhouse of the cells in the body.
https://www.functionalformularies.com/critical-concepts-in-the-nutritional-support-of-mitochondria/

It is not until about two years ago, when researchers discovered that the mitochondria has a strong impact on neurodegenerative health.

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Critical Concepts in the Nutritional Support of Mitochondria - Functional Formularies Critical Concepts in the Nutritional Support of Mitochondria

Want to learn more about how to cook vegetables in a way that is delicious and healthy? watch this video by Dr Joel Fuhrman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5hQ_58WcMs

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The American diet can kill you. During times of inflation and rising food costs, individuals are challenged by the costs of buying fresh food as opposed to fast foods. Policy is key in allowing communities access to fresh, whole fruit and vegetables.
https://laist.com/news/health/the-us-diet-is-deadly-here-are-7-ideas-to-get-americans-eating-healthier

The US Diet Is Deadly. Here Are 7 Ideas To Get Americans Eating Healthier The way many Americans eat is fueling chronic disease. Here are seven big ideas from the White House's upcoming nutrition conference for how to improve Americans' diets.