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Nutrition

Each Step Toward Assimilation = 3% More Junk Food

When 30-year-old Carla moved from Peru to New Jersey, she brought more than her suitcase. She brought her recipes: quinoa soups, fresh ceviche, and grilled plantains. But by her fifth year in the U.S., those recipes had faded behind boxed pasta, frozen meals, and fast food combo deals. “It was faster, cheaper—and it just felt […]

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Health equity

Making Nutritious Diets Affordable for All

For many people across the globe, eating a nutritious diet isn’t as simple as just making better food choices. The cost of these healthy diets and household income constraints create significant barriers, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This reality is illuminated by a comprehensive dataset from the World Food Programme‘s (WFP) “Fill the Nutrient […]

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Nutrition

Emergency SNAP Benefits Reduced Food Hardship for Many Families—But Not All

In 2020, as the world grappled with the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a quiet yet impactful change occurred in the United States: the federal government temporarily increased the amount of food purchasing assistance available to low-income households through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This initiative, known as emergency allotments, aimed to help […]

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Developmental disorders

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Common and Complex Condition

Have you ever heard of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS)? This condition is the most common chromosomal microdeletion disorder, affecting approximately 1 in every 1,000 fetuses. Despite its prevalence, it remains underrecognized due to its wide range of symptoms and complex nature. Let’s dive into what 22q11.2DS is, its significance, and why public health practitioners and […]

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Nutrition

The Links Between Food Security and Nutrition Security: A Deep Dive

In the bustling aisles of your local supermarket, the choices you make can spin a complex web of health implications that extend far beyond the checkout line. Recent research spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) casts a new light on this issue, exploring the nuanced relationship between food security […]

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Nutrition

Navigating the Complex Terrain of Precision Nutrition for Chronic Disease Reduction

In the ever-evolving field of nutrition science, the focus is shifting from simply preventing deficiency disorders to a more complex challenge: reducing the risk of chronic diseases through dietary adjustments. This shift necessitates a deeper understanding of the biological underpinnings that support dietary guidelines, tailored not just to the general population but to distinct subgroups […]

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Nutrition

The Cardiometabolic Benefits of Intermittent Fasting: A Deeper Look

Let’s start with a quote, and then go into the context. In summary, intermittent fasting is a safe diet therapy that can produce clinically significant weight loss in individuals with overweight or obesity. These regimens may also improve some aspects of cardiometabolic health such a blood pressure, insulin resistance, and markers of oxidative stress. Due […]

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