Pediatrics
Whole-fat milk consumption associated with leaner children, research finds
Children who drink whole milk are leaner and have higher vitamin D levels than those who drink low-fat or skim milk, new research suggests.
Nov 16, 2016
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Pediatrics
Breast milk and diet up to two years old: A means of preventing the risk of child obesity
Many studies have focused on the influence of breast-feeding on child health. From analysis of data from the ELANCE cohort, Marie Françoise Rolland-Cachera, former researcher at Inserm and her co-workers in the Nutritional ...
Apr 1, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Betaine levels in breastmilk linked to lower obesity levels in babies
A large team of researchers with members from multiple institutions in Spain and the U.S. has found a link between betaine levels in breastmilk and obesity levels of breastfed babies. In their paper published in the journal ...
Health
Soy, oat, almond, rice, coconut, dairy: Which milk is best for our health?
A trip to the supermarket presents shoppers with an overwhelming number of milk choices. And far from just being the domain of the modern hipster, plant-based milk alternatives are going mainstream.
Sep 29, 2020
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Health
7 tips for eating healthy at home
For some people, being told to stay home all day can disrupt meal routines and add to the challenge of heart-healthy eating. But that challenge can be an opportunity.
Jul 29, 2020
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Diabetes
Scans reveal babies of mothers with gestational diabetes have more body fat
Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes have more body fat at two months of age compared to babies born to healthy mothers, says a new study.
May 12, 2016
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Health
Healthy theme park meals?
When meals at Disney World restaurants came with a fruit or vegetables instead of fries, about half of diners opted to keep the healthier option! A new study published in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research ...
Dec 22, 2015
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The importance of long chain fatty acids in early life
Fats are essential constituents of breast milk. They supply the infant with energy, and are also essential for growth and development. Some fatty acids, key components of dietary fats, play an important role in a child's ...
Jul 2, 2015
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Health
Lifestyle changes can make a real dent in obesity
Universities need to work with industry to develop realistic solutions to harmonize food systems with human health, according to panelists at a Morrison Hall symposium on Oct. 28.
Nov 2, 2011
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Health
Aspartame and cancer: A nutritionist's perspective
This week, the World Health Organization announced that aspartame—the chemical that gives products like Diet Coke their distinctly sweet flavor—has been added to its list of potential carcinogens.
Jul 17, 2023
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