Background: Although many micronutrients are known to have important roles in the regulation of the immune system, the clinical efficacies of micronutrients in the prevention …
Nutrition and feeding practices strongly influence maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes around the globe, and particularly in South Asia. Anemia, a common nutritional deficiency, …
Self-medicating behaviors, such as unhealthy food intake, may explain the association between childhood adversity and obesity. The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) can reveal differences in …
Purpose Previous studies found that higher citrus consumption was associated with increased risks of malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). …
Interaction between Dietary Fat Intake and the CREBRF rs373863828 Variant on BMI among Samoans: Background: In 2010, a national level genetic epidemiology study conducted in …
Background: American diets today are heavily comprised of mass-produced foods that are high in calories, sodium, fat, and sugar, and low in nutrients recommended by …
The Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study was used to create a disease-free baseline cohort of 69,185 women aged 50-79. A food frequency questionnaire was administered …
Background: Fruit and vegetable intake (FVI) can protect against many chronic health conditions, which are more prevalent in low income groups. Thus, increasing FVI among …
Background: Elevated levels of biomarkers, including fasting blood glucose and insulin, can influence cancer risks. It is paramount to ascertain if there is a more …
Introduction: Young adults have low fruit and vegetable (F/V) intake compared to other age groups. The purpose of this study is to understand the impact …
Background: Globally, obesity and poor diet quality are recognized as leading factors of morbidity and mortality, with 11 million deaths and 255 million disability-adjusted life …
Background: Studies are clear about the protective nature of a balanced diet and physical activity against chronic conditions, but review of the current literature indicates …
