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The role of anxiety in the association between nutrition literacy and health-related quality of life among college students
Abstract The health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of college students is not promising and needs to be improved through effective interventions. This study aimed to investigate the associations of nutrition literacy (NL) with HRQOL and anxiety among college students, and to identify the role of anxiety in the relationship between NL and HRQOL. The cross-sectional…
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On Nutrition: Feeding a crowd
Now that the school year is in full swing, I’ve volunteered to pick up anywhere from two to five (depending on the week) grandkids from school each Wednesday, feed them dinner and deliver them to their weekly youth group. It’s a bit more complicated this year. One has volleyball practice after school. The other practices…
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The Women’s Health Initiative continues to provide a wealth of nutrition insights
The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), a landmark study among 161,808 postmenopausal women that has been ongoing for more than 40 years, continues to contribute a wealth of insights towards the advancement of the science of nutrition. A special issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (JAND) on the Women’s Health Initiative,…
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Shake, rattle and go! Grab the best shaker bottles for post-workout nutrition
Whether you’re taking a pre-workout supplement before hitting the gym, mixing up a protein shake post-workout, hydrating throughout the day or even mixing up a homemade salad dressing or sauce, shaker bottles are a convenient way to do it all. Shaker bottles aren’t just versatile — they’re portable and accessible, notes Greg Farris, a registered…
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Revolutionizing precision nutrition with gut microbiome insights
Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, along with international collaborators, have introduced a novel method for identifying the crucial set of gut microbes commonly found in humans and essential for health. The researchers, whose study was published in Cell, said the discovery offers innovative opportunities for precision nutrition and personalized therapies aimed at managing chronic diseases associated with gut microbiome…
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Preoperative nutrition program enhances patient recovery
A system-wide preoperative nutrition program improves patient outcomes and offers the potential for substantial cost savings for health care systems, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California. The study findings highlight the value of using nutrients to support the immune system…
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How a Simple Grain Can Improve Global Health and Wellbeing
Lincoln, Neb. —More than 70 leaders in agriculture, public health and nutrition will gather on Nov. 7 to explore ways to improve human health and reduce healthcare costs by transforming the global food supply. The Wheat Fiber for Rural Wealth and Health Roundtable event will be hosted at the Graduate Hotel in Lincoln in cooperation…
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How pizza became the path to improved school nutrition in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — How can a school lunch program make a difference in addressing student hunger and nutrition? That’s what the Springfield public school system wanted to know back in 2019 when it opened the doors of a 62,000-square-foot culinary and nutrition center on Cadwell Drive. The location, known as Home Grown Springfield, cooks a wide…
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DSM-Firmenich opens new animal nutrition factory in Brazil
DSM-Firmenich inaugurated a new production facility in Sete Lagoas, Brazil, on October 17. The plant will produce 100,000 tons of supplements annually for the health and nutrition of beef and dairy cattle. The strategic move underscores the state’s importance in Brazilian agribusiness. Minas Gerais, Brazil’s largest state in the Southeast, covers more than 586,000 square…
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King joins K-State ASI department as assistant professor of animal nutrition
Mindy King has been hired as assistant professor of animal nutrition for the Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry Department. Her appointment will be 60% teaching and 40% research. “It is my pleasure to announce that Mindy King will be joining our team in early January,” said Mike Day, K-State ASI department head. “Her expertise, background…
