#CurrDevNutr authors conducted interviews with #DollarStore shoppers in NC, finding "dollar stores are not meeting demand for fruits, vegetables, and proteins, items necessary for food and #nutrition security." #FoodSecurity #FoodDeserts #FoodInsecurity ow.ly/qLwb50TqQei

CALL FOR PAPERS! Current Developments in Nutrition: Special Issue: SPORTS NUTRITION: Submission deadline extended to Dec 20, 2024! #CurrDevNutr has issued a call for papers for a broad range of issues in sports & performance nutrition. #SportsNutrition cdn.nutrition.org/cdnut-sports-n…

#CurrDevNutr Study finds fresh lean #beef served 4x a day in a short-term higher-protein, energy-restriction diet "does not negatively influence circulating miRNAs associated with cardio-metabolic disease in women." #RedMeat #HeartHealth #diabetes #obesity ow.ly/GRMc50TkZTQ

#CurrDevNutr study finds "reductions of #sodium in widely consumed foods, such as luncheon-meat sandwiches and restaurant-prepared pizza, were found to have the greatest impact on reducing sodium intake by the U.S. population." #SodiumReduction #Nutrition ow.ly/s1h250Thnty

A Sensitive Method for Determination 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 in Human Brain using Ultra-Pressure Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry #CurrDevNutr cdn.nutrition.org/article/S2475-…

#CurrDevNutr review supports the "prophylactic administration of long-chain ω-3 PUFAs in contact sport athletes exposed to repetitive subconcussive head impacts;" however, research is needed to determine the effective dosage. #Concussion #SportsNutrition ow.ly/B8iO50TefT8

#CurrDevNutr authors describe lessons learned from 8 yrs working with government agencies in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania, and Viet Nam to calculate the cost & affordability of a #HealthyDiet. #FoodSecurity #FoodPrices #FoodSystems ow.ly/JKlK50T8zMK

"Despite increased #protein supply in Southeast Asia," just published #CurrDevNutr review notes, "protein requirements, particularly during crucial life stages, are often unmet due to insufficient focus on protein quality." #AlternativeProteins #Nutrition ow.ly/XZYz50T4OTi

#CurrDevNutr describes systems in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania & Vietnam for monitoring Cost & Affordability of a #HealthyDiet, examining differences when calculated using subnational data vs global monitoring system. #FoodSecurity ow.ly/GJLX50T1TLC

#CurrDevNutr review finds #propolis significantly lowers alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase & alkaline phosphatase levels, without major changes in gamma-glutamyl transferase, anthropometric indices & adiponectin levels. #LiverFunction ow.ly/wO6v50SXrsL

Included from American Society for Nutrition Journals #CurrDevNutr: Elements of Successful Food Sovereignty Interventions w/in Indigenous Communities in the United States & Canada: a Systematic Review. Also Nutritional Profiles of 4 Promising Wild Edible Plants Commonly Consumed by the Semai in Malaysia

Exploring conflicts of interest in #nutrition, incl. influence of commercial organizations, #CurrDevNutr Perspective outlines underlying issues and the need for more comprehensive, nuanced approaches to its assessment, reporting, and mgmt. #Bias #StudyBias ow.ly/AyRC50SRVt9

#CurrDevNutr study of 35,096 participants finds novel classification of #CardiovascularDisease subtypes based on characteristics of patients (e.g., age, BMI, waist-hip ratio) reveals associations between intake of #PolyunsaturatedFattyAcids and mortality. ow.ly/LVGO50SRTGw

#CurrDevNutr review finds "less frequently utilized agriculture-to-nutrition pathways may hold promise in improving diets of women & children," noting need for more testing of these under-utilized pathways, such as waste reduction. #agriculture #nutrition ow.ly/u0sw50SP4Fk

#CurrDevNutr focus group study finds "need to help consumers increase their dietary fiber-related knowledge." Plus: effort from gov't, food industry and consumers needed to ensure a step-change in #DietaryFibre consumption." #HeartHealth #Diabetes #Bread ow.ly/9hVk50SM8KA

#CurrDevNutr study finds oral contraception leads to minor #BoneLoss. #Prunes may mitigate negative effects of oral contraceptives through inhibition of bone resorption by reducing the activity of osteoclasts. #WomensHealth #Osteoporosis Melissa Pflugh Prescott ow.ly/H1xi50SJ2h6

#CurrDevNutr study finds Hispanic/Latino women of reproductive age exhibit heightened risk of #IronDeficiency and #anemia especially specific subgroups. Authors note need for screening, "especially in pre-pregnancy & prenatal clinical care." #WomensHealth cdn.nutrition.org/article/S2475-…

Congratulations to Harvard Biostatistics PhD candidate Jeanette 🦋 for publishing her masters paper in #CurrDevNutr examining generalizability of nutrient-based #dietpatterns across 2 surveys focused on US #HispanicLatino adults! #NHANES #HCHSSOL cdn.nutrition.org/article/S2475-…

The results of #CurrDevNutr study underscores "the potential of #beetroot juice supplementation to enhance #SportsPerformance and reduce #MuscleSoreness in Alpine skiers under hypoxic conditions." #skiing #AthleticPerformance #PerformanceEnhancement #beets cdn.nutrition.org/article/S2475-…