Genetics
On nutrition: Eating for your genes
In response to a recent column where I mentioned how genetic research is beginning to show us how our DNA may influence our dietary needs, reader Ann F sent me a slew of questions:
May 27, 2022
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News tagged with nutritional needs
Health
Study finds children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat
A study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat. The study, published in Pediatrics and led by researchers at St. Michael's ...
May 02, 2022
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Health
What could a plant-based diet do for you?
March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Mar 08, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Animal-based protein recommended for people being treated for cancer
If you're being treated for cancer, don't leave meat, fish and dairy off your plate, University of Alberta experts advise.
Feb 10, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
How calling a food 'light' in calories can backfire
(HealthDay)—If the label says your food is "light," will you eat more to fill up?
Feb 07, 2022
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Health
Nestle eyes new strategy as leaked file show many products unhealthy
Global food giant Nestle said Monday it was developing a new nutrition strategy after the Financial Times reported on an internal document showing that most of its food and drinks were unhealthy.
May 31, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Custom diets are essential to mental health, new research shows
Customized diets and lifestyle changes could be key to optimizing mental health, according to new research including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Mar 03, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Study recommends rugby league invests in young players' diets
Young rugby league players could benefit from individualized nutrition plans to maximize performance and optimize recovery throughout their careers, according to QUT researchers.
Jan 22, 2021
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Neuroscience
What happens when food first touches your tongue
A new study might explain why humans register some tastes more quickly than others, potentially due to each flavor's molecular size.
Jul 09, 2020
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