Nutrition

Introduction What we eat is considered an environmental factor that influences health, in positive and negative ways. Healthy diets with an optimal balance of nutrients help people accomplish daily physical activities and mental processes. Within your diet, a deficiency or excess of certain nutrients can affect health. The term diet refers to foods and beverages consumed over time in all …

Being a pet parent comes with its share of responsibilities, like providing a comfy dog bed, entertaining them with toys and, most importantly, feeding them a nutritious diet. Providing your dog with the right food can have distinct health benefits, including better absorption and digestion, according to experts. “Commercially processed canned or kibble foods are formulated to meet dogs’ nutritional needs for proteins, …

Leukemia, characterized by unregulated clonal proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells, is the second leading cause of death in children. The role of the intestinal microbiota is closely linked to responses to therapies administered to leukemia patients. A recent study published in the journal Nutrients reviews the role of gut microbiota alterations and diet in leukemia. Study: Microbiota, Diet and Acute Leukemia: Tips …

WHO, in collaboration with UNICEF, FAO and WFP organized the Leadership Dialogue on Food Systems for People’s Nutrition and Health at the first United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) that took place from the 24-26th July 2023 in Rome, Italy. With just seven years remaining to achieve the SDGs, the dialogue emphasised the world is off track to …

This nutritious fruit offers multiple health benefits. Apples may lower your chance of developing cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Research says apples may also help you lose weight while improving your gut and brain health. Apples are the most widely consumed fruit globally. From sweet red varieties, like Red Delicious, Fuji, or Gala, to tangy green ones, like Granny Smith …

From consuming less sugar to eating more vegetables, there is nutrition information that experts agree is healthful and helpful. Here are 10 expert-confirmed nutrition facts. There is a lot of controversy in nutrition and it often seems like people can’t agree on anything. But there are a few exceptions to this. Here are the top 10 nutrition facts that everyone …

Posted by Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services in Equity Food and Nutrition Nutrition Security Sep 28, 2023 One year after the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health held on September 28, 2022, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service continues accelerating progress on the conference’s goals to end hunger, improve healthy eating …

Bananas are native to Southeast Asia but now grow in many warm climates around the world. They’re an excellent choice if you’re interested in adding more healthy fruits to your diet. Bananas contain fiber and many beneficial nutrients, including: Here are 11 science-based health benefits of bananas. Bananas contain a fair amount of carbs, water, fiber, and antioxidants but little …