Nutrition Topics in the News : 2101 Articles

Every week Leslie posts the latest study findings in the field of diet and nutrition.  This is the place you'll learn about research on disease prevention, weight control, sports nutrition, vitamin supplements and much more. Visit this section each week to read about new findings (recent stories are listed first) or search for a topic that interests you.

Drinking black tea may lower blood pressure

People who drink black tea throughout the day may get the benefit of a slight reduction in their blood pressure, suggests a new Australian study. Although the study cannot identify specific…

Calories count, but not where they come from

Sticking to diets with strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein may not be more effective for people who want to lose weight and fat mass than simply cutting back on calories, according to…

Smaller servings mean more balanced meals for kids

Feeding preschoolers smaller portions of the main dish at lunchtime means they'll eat more fruit and vegetables on the side and fewer total calories, according to a new study. Researchers…

Too much iodine may have downsides

Iodine deficiency is a major health problem worldwide, but a new study points to the potential downsides of too much iodine. Iodine is a mineral found in iodized salt, seafood, eggs, dairy and…

Fish oil plus exercise may increase muscle strength

Older women may be able to boost their muscle strength by adding fish oil supplements to their exercise routine, a small clinical trial suggests. Researchers found that three months of…

Plant compounds tied to lower risk of cardiovascular death

Older adults who get a moderate amount of certain plant compounds called flavonoids in their diets are less likely to die of heart disease or stroke, a large study finds. The research,…

Magnesium-rich diet may lower stroke risk

People who eat plenty of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer strokes, according to an international analysis covering nearly 250,000 people. The…

Choose chicken over red meat to lower stroke risk

While a high-protein diet may help shed the pounds, not all protein is equal. According to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health, eating plenty of red meat raises the risk of…

Low glycemic diet reduces inflammation in overweight adults

According to a new study, overweight and obese adults who eat a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, have significantly lower…

Many Canadians don’t meet daily fruit, vegetable targets

Adults from 30 to 60 years old, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, aren't consuming the daily recommended levels of fruits and vegetables. Quebecers, however, eat more…

B vitamins might help memory

Older adults who took vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements for two years had greater improvements on short- and long-term memory tests than adults who did not take the vitamins, according to…

Calories, not protein, matter most for fat gain

When it comes to gaining body fat, how many calories you eat seems to count more than whether those calories come from plenty of protein or little protein. Researchers found that people who…

Lean beef okay for certain diets

People using a plant based diet to lower their cholesterol may be able to eat lean beef and get similar results, suggests a new study. The study, conducted by researchers at Pennsylvania State…

Vitamin D not promising to reduce cancer risk

Extra vitamin D and calcium may offer some protection against fractures in elderly people, but has little or no impact on cancer risk, according to review of the medical evidence. Some…

Small rewards help preschoolers eat veggies

If your children turn up their noses at broccoli, a small reward like a sticker for taking even a taste may help get them to eat previously shunned foods, a U.K. study finds. However, the…

Low cab dieting 2 days per week may reduce breast cancer risk

An intermittent, low-carb diet was superior to a standard, daily calorie-restricted diet for losing weight and lowering blood levels of insulin, a cancer-promoting hormone, according to a…

Starch intake may influence breast cancer risk

Researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater risk for breast cancer recurrence, according to results presented at the 2011 American Association for Cancer Research San Antonio…

Obese women can safely limit weight gain during pregnancy

Obese women can safely limit their weight gain during pregnancy by watching what they eat, an analysis of several clinical trials suggests. The study, reported in the journal Obstetrics &…

Kids' cereals pack more sugar than cookies

A bowl of some popular brands of breakfast cereal contains more sugar than three chocolate chip cookies, according to a study released this week. A report from the Environmental Working Group,…

Young women who eat fatty fish have less heart disease

Young women may reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease simply by eating more fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, say Danish researchers. The study, conducted in roughly 49,000…