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Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss: What Science Shows

On a Tuesday morning in a community health clinic, a nurse practitioner scrolls through a patient’s chart. The patient has tried everything—low-carb diets, calorie counting, even commercial meal programs. Now, they want to try intermittent fasting. They’ve read about it online. Their friends swear by it. Social media is full of dramatic before-and-after photos. The […]

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Global

World Health Organization Sets New Standards for School Meals

The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a landmark move by setting global standards for healthy and nutritious food in schools worldwide, marking a significant stride in public health. This initiative aims to combat childhood obesity and related diseases by ensuring that meals served to children meet nutritional requirements that support their overall health. Understanding […]

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Global

Child Nutrition and Shaping Public Health Outcomes

As the global community encounters an evolving landscape of health challenges, child nutrition remains pivotal in shaping public health outcomes. Recent studies and reports have shed light on the nuanced relationships between dietary practices and health across various life stages. This synthesis of recent findings is crucial for policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities aiming to […]

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Nutrition

55% Higher Liver Disease Risk from Fast Food Diets

For millions of people, the answer to “What’s for dinner?” comes in a paper bag, passed through a drive-thru window. It’s quick, cheap, and tasty. But according to new research, that convenience may come with a serious cost to your liver. A sweeping meta-analysis, pooling data from over 169,000 people across nine studies, found that […]

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Nutrition

Calorie Labeling on Takeaway Food Choices: A Double-Edged Sword

The modern food landscape is saturated with options for eating out, particularly through the rise of online takeaway services. Despite growing health consciousness, recent studies have shown that the efficacy of calorie labeling as a tool for shaping consumer choices remains controversial. In this post, we at the impact of calorie labeling on takeaway food […]

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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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Policy

Governments Have the Power to Nudge Us Toward Healthier Food Choices

Governments worldwide have been using taxes and subsidies as tools to change what we eat. By imposing taxes on sugary drinks and unhealthy foods while offering subsidies for healthier options, policymakers aim to encourage healthier diets and reduce the burden of obesity and related diseases. But how effective are these fiscal policies, really? A recent […]

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Research

Demystifying Cancer Myths: A Canadian Perspective

In a recent study titled “Canadians’ knowledge of cancer risk factors and belief in cancer myths“, researchers delve into the understanding Canadians have about cancer risk factors and the prevalence of cancer myths. The study, conducted through an online survey, gathered responses from 734 Canadians, focusing on their ability to distinguish between established cancer risk […]

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Health equity

Substituting Animal-Based Foods with Plant-Based Alternatives

In “Substituting animal-based with plant-based foods—current evidence and challenges ahead,” researchers have delved into the health benefits of replacing animal-based foods with plant-based alternatives. The study is a systematic review and meta-analysis focusing on the impact of this dietary shift on cardiometabolic health and all-cause mortality. Unpacking the Research: Methodology and Findings The study analyzed […]

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Research

A Balanced View of Asset Limits in SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides essential support to millions of low-income households across the United States. However, the program’s asset limits — designed to target assistance to those most in need — could have a broader impact than intended, influencing participants’ financial stability and behavior. The Urban Insitute‘s article “Asset Limits, SNAP Participation, […]

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Quality

The Enigma of Dietary Supplements: A Closer Look at Their Role in Health and Disease

Understanding the implications of dietary supplements (DS) on health is becoming increasingly important as their use becomes more widespread. The recent review titled “Major Gaps in Understanding Dietary Supplement Use in Health and Disease” sheds light on the complexities and the need for precise dietary assessment to ensure accurate classification of nutrient exposure in nutritional […]

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