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Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 39, Issue 4, August 2026. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 39, Issue 4, August 2026. Read More
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Exploring Eating Patterns and Cooking Habits Among Emerging Adult College Students to Inform a Pilot Meal Kit Program
ABSTRACT Introduction Emerging adult college students often experience poor diet quality (DQ) and rely heavily on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), such as sugary beverages, salty snacks, sweet snacks, and other calorie-dense, convenience foods. Meal kits, which provide pre-portioned ingredients and simple recipes, may offer a practical strategy to support healthier eating among emerging adults, yet their
Alignment of Australian Hospital Nutrition Standards With National and International Evidence‐Based Guidelines: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Hospital malnutrition remains highly prevalent in Australia and contributes to poorer clinical outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Hospital nutrition standards play a critical role in ensuring nutritionally adequate menus and supporting patient intake. While Australian jurisdictions have developed hospital nutrition standards, the extent of their consistency and alignment with national and international evidence-based guidelines
Evaluation of a context-specific diet diversity score (DDS) for predicting micronutrient adequacy in 6–10-year-old rural Indian children
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published online: 27 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41430-026-01779-2 Evaluation of a context-specific diet diversity score (DDS) for predicting micronutrient adequacy in 6–10-year-old rural Indian children European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published online: 27 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41430-026-01779-2Evaluation of a context-specific diet diversity score (DDS) for predicting micronutrient adequacy in 6–10-year-old rural Indian children Read
Seeing Beyond GLP‐1: A Systems View of Sustainable Obesity Care
ABSTRACT Introduction Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists represent a major therapeutic advancement, producing substantial weight loss and rapidly reshaping clinical practice, commercial markets, and policy discussions. Their accelerating adoption, however, is unfolding alongside decades of public health progress to address the complex drivers of obesity. Without integration into a broader systems-based approach, growing reliance on
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Patient Nutritional Intake and Experiences With Two Models of Texture Modified Food Preparation in Hospital: A Pilot Study
ABSTRACT Introduction Texture modified foods are recommended for people with dysphagia but the visual appeal and nutritional quality of the foods may be reduced through modification. Moulding pureed foods back into their original shape rather than serving as a scoop in a ramekin may improve the visual appeal of texture modified foods, and their intake.
Evaluating the Impact of a Health Literacy Intervention on the Quality of Dietetic Communication in Outpatient Kidney Care
ABSTRACT Introduction Effective communication between patients and health professionals is essential in chronic disease management. In the context of conditions like chronic kidney disease this is especially critical given the complexity of dietary advice that may be required. The technical quality of dietetic communication in nephrology settings remains underexplored. This study evaluated the technical quality
Protect Your Heart: New Cholesterol Guidelines
On average, someone in the U.S. dies of cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds. Dyslipidemia—abnormal levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids or lipoproteins in the blood—raises risk for cardiovascular disease and is, therefore, a major contributor to these deaths, as well as to non-fatal heart attacks and strokes. To continue reading this article or issue
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Midlife Vitamin D Levels Associated with Measure of Later-Life Brain Health
Having low blood levels of vitamin D (<20 ng/mL) in later life has been associated with higher risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in April of 2026 in Neurology Open Access found that vitamin D levels in midlife also were associated with later-life brain health. To continue reading this
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Early Introduction of Food Allergens May Reduce Allergy Risk
Peanuts are one of the most common causes of serious food allergy in children. While parents were once instructed to avoid exposing infants and young children to peanuts and peanut products, the most recent guidelines recommend the introduction of peanut, egg, and other major food allergens at age four to six months. This major shift
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