NUTRITION

This study tested whether oat flakes containing β-glucan, a type of fiber, could help adolescents aged 12–18 with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control, pancreatic function, and cholesterol levels. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to eat the oat flakes or a c…

This study tested whether giving monthly nutritional supplements (SQ-LNS) to children aged 6-23 months could increase measles vaccination rates in northern Nigeria. Over 3,800 children participated across 20 wards. The goal was to see if the supplement acted as an incentive for f…

This study tested a 12-week wellness program for 98 overweight university employees. The program included brisk walking, nutrition education, and a mobile app for self-monitoring. Researchers measured changes in body fat, muscle mass, waist size, and fitness. The goal was to see …

This study looked at whether a gluten-free and casein-free diet affects certain blood markers and symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder. Twenty-one children aged 3-6 were randomly assigned to either the special diet or a normal diet for 12 weeks. Researchers measured…

This study tested whether a team of nutrition experts working remotely with doctors could improve the health and well-being of 158 people with stage IV cancer undergoing chemotherapy. The goal was to prevent weight loss, muscle loss, and poor nutrition, which are common but often…

This Stanford study tested whether showing health or climate labels on grocery products, along with swap suggestions, helps people pick healthier and lower-carbon foods. Over 1,200 adults completed online shopping tasks and surveys. The goal was to see if simple labels can guide …

This study tested whether raising ketone levels—either through a ketogenic diet or a ketone supplement—can improve markers of obesity-related disease risk in overweight adults. Sixty-nine participants followed either a keto diet or took a ketone drink for four weeks. Researchers …

This study looked at how lifestyle factors like diet and health habits affect a couple's ability to conceive. Researchers followed 266 couples planning their first pregnancy, tracking how long it took to get pregnant and any early pregnancy losses. The goal was to better understa…

This study looked at how liquid versus semi-solid meals influence appetite and calorie intake in 20 healthy adults. Participants ate either a liquid meal or oatmeal with the same calories and nutrients, then later ate as much lunch as they wanted. Researchers measured how full pe…

This study looked at whether drinking whey protein and doing simple home exercises for two weeks before hip replacement surgery helps people recover faster. Researchers measured blood markers, how soon patients could walk, and how long they stayed in the hospital. The goal is to …

This completed study tested a health education program designed to reduce digital addiction and improve nutrition and exercise behaviors in adolescents. Researchers enrolled 76 students in grades 5-7 who scored high on a digital addiction scale. The program, delivered by nurses, …

This study tested whether a smartphone app can help working adults eat more plant-based foods and less meat. 147 participants were split into three groups: one with no app, one with the basic app, and one with an enhanced app offering recipes and tips. The main goal was to see if…

This pilot study tested whether protein biscuits made from insect flour (Tenebrio molitor) could improve heart health in older adults when combined with exercise. Thirty people aged 60 and older ate either insect biscuits or regular biscuits after supervised workouts for 28 days.…

This pilot study tested whether providing free meal kits and a cooking app to 40 low-income families in rural Maine could improve food security, diet quality, and mental health. Caregivers and their children (ages 6-12) received weekly meal kits for 30 days and completed surveys …

This completed study looked at the energy needs and nutritional health of 60 adolescent girls aged 10-19 in rural Abia State, Nigeria. Researchers measured how many calories the girls burned each day using a special water test, tracked their physical activity with wrist monitors,…

This study looked at whether eating the fast-digesting carbs at the end of a meal (instead of at the start) changes blood sugar levels in 22 elite female athletes. Over 6 days, participants wore a continuous glucose monitor and followed different meal sequences for breakfast and …

This study looked at how well the body uses egg protein and whether eggs make you feel fuller than cottage cheese. Forty-three healthy adults took part in two separate tests: one measured protein use with special tracers, and the other compared the feeling of fullness after eatin…

This study tested whether the FIGO Nutrition Checklist gives consistent results when used twice by pregnant women in their third trimester. 120 women completed the checklist twice, 2-3 days apart. The results showed the checklist is reliable for assessing dietary habits in late p…

This study looked at how nutrition, meal patterns, and diet affect quality of life, gut symptoms, and mood in 50 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers collected data using food recalls and questionnaires. The goal was to better understand the role of diet in m…

This study measured how the body handles different nutrients—sugar, protein, and fats—by giving 147 healthy adults various food tolerance tests. Researchers tracked changes in hormones and other substances in the blood to understand nutrient processing patterns. The goal is to le…

This study interviewed 22 pregnant women who rarely eat fish to understand their knowledge, habits, and the advice they received. The goal was to learn why they avoid fish despite its important nutrient DHA, and how they balance the benefits with concerns about mercury. The findi…

This study looked at how to make school-based physical activity and nutrition programs work better for children in Texas. Researchers tested different support methods—like mentoring, extra resources, and contests—to see which helped schools deliver these programs most effectively…