The origin of the term nutrition, and of ?nutrients?, refers to all substances necessary for growth and for the maintenance of life and health of the body tissues. In this sense, not only food but also water and oxygen can be called nutrients, and their provision can be called nutrition.
Millions of US children low in vitamin D — Study shows increased risk of bone and heart disease. – Seven out of ten U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, raising their risk of bone and heart disease, according to a study of over 6,000 children by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.
Organic food not nutritionally better than conventionally-produced food — Systematic review of literature over 50 years finds no evidence for superior nutritional content of organic produce. – A systematic review of literature over 50 years finds no evidence for superior nutritional content of organic produce. Researchers revealed that organic food is not nutritionally better than conventionally-produced food.
Fat to make you feel fuller — UK scientists have designed a fatty formulation that can make you feel fuller for longer. – Scientists have designed a fatty formulation that can make you feel fuller for longer. When the fat remains stable in the acid environment of the stomach, it empties into the small intestine more slowly and increases satiety.
Vitamin D found in fish boosts brain power – Eating fish ? long considered ?brain food’ ? may really be good for the old grey matter, as is a healthy dose of sunshine, new research suggests.
Low vitamin D or Vitamin D deficiency may cause problems for acutely ill patients in ICU. – A group of endocrinologists in Sydney have observed that very sick patients tend to have very low levels of Vitamin D. The sicker they are, the lower the levels.
Researchers recommends annual screening for vitamin D deficiency and routine vitamin D supplementation in at-risk populations, such as dark-skinned or veiled groups. – Annual screening for vitamin D deficiency and routine vitamin D supplementation in at-risk populations, such as dark-skinned or veiled groups, is recommended by Australian researchers.
Young vegetarians may have healthier diets but could be at risk for disordered eating behaviors. – While vegetarians tend to eat healthier diets and are less likely than non-vegetarians to be overweight or obese, they may be at increased risk for binge eating with loss of control, and former vegetarians may be at increased risk for extreme unhealthful weight-control behaviors.
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of colds, flu. Large-scale study supports potential role in boosting immune system. – Vitamin D may be an important way to arm the immune system against disorders like the common cold, report investigators from the University of Colorado Denver (UC Denver) School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Children’s Hospital Boston.
Food Standards Agency (FSA) announces first steps to introduce nutrition information for consumers when eating out of home – The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched the first phase of its work to introduce nutrition information in a range of catering outlets.
Early childhood diet may influence future health. New kinesiology research shows early diet may have a profound influence on adult obesity, diabetes – If you have trouble keeping weight off and you’re wondering why ? the surprising answer may well be the cheeseburgers you ate ? when you were a toddler.
