NUTRITION

This study tested whether adding proactive, remote nutrition care from a dietitian to standard cancer treatment helps patients with stage IV cancer. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could prevent severe weight loss, improve survival, and boost quality of life for 158 pa…

This small pilot study tested whether adding protein from edible insects (mealworms) to cookies, combined with a supervised exercise program, could improve heart health in older adults. For 28 days, 30 participants aged 60+ ate either insect-based or regular cookies after exercis…

This study tested whether a special education program led by nurses could help teenagers reduce their digital addiction and improve their nutrition and exercise behaviors. It involved 76 students in grades 5-7 who scored high on a digital addiction test. The goal was to see if te…

This study tested a 12-week health program at a university to see if it could help overweight office workers. The program included guided brisk walking, nutrition education, and using a phone app to track progress. Researchers measured changes in weight, body fat, fitness, and bl…

This study tested different ways to help schools run nutrition and exercise programs more effectively. Researchers worked with 16 elementary schools in Texas to see which methods best reduced children's risk factors for future heart disease. They measured students' weight, fitnes…

This study tested if offering a small, nutrient-packed food supplement as an incentive could get more parents to bring their children for measles vaccinations. It involved over 3,800 children aged 6-23 months in Nigeria. Researchers compared standard vaccination programs to progr…

This study tested whether providing free, healthy meal kits and cooking lessons to 40 rural, low-income families in Maine could help reduce the stress and emotional strain caused by food insecurity. Families received meal kits for four weeks and used an app for cooking guidance. …

This small study tested whether a diet free of gluten and casein (proteins in wheat and dairy) could improve symptoms in children with autism. Researchers measured changes in gut and brain barrier markers, autism severity scores, and brain activity over 12 weeks. The goal was to …

This study aimed to understand the energy needs and nutritional status of adolescent girls in rural Nigeria. Researchers measured the diets, physical activity, and body composition of 60 girls aged 10-19. The goal was to gather accurate data to help create better food and health …

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help working adults eat healthier and more sustainably. 147 participants were split into three groups: one got general info, one used a standard app, and one used an enhanced app with recipes and tips. Researchers measured how much…

This study aimed to understand the relationship between diet, meal patterns, and the daily experiences of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers surveyed 50 adults with IBD about their eating habits, gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and mood. The goa…

This study aimed to understand how the body uses proteins from eggs and how eating eggs affects feelings of fullness. Researchers compared a snack of whole eggs to a snack of cottage cheese in healthy volunteers. The goal was to gather basic knowledge about nutrition, not to test…

This study tested a short nutrition checklist to see if it gives consistent results when used twice. Researchers also used it to learn about the eating habits of 120 women in their final trimester of pregnancy. The goal was to understand if this simple tool could reliably help id…

This study aimed to understand if the order you eat foods in a meal—specifically, eating carbohydrates last versus first—affects blood sugar levels in elite female athletes during their normal training. Twenty-two healthy athletes wore a continuous glucose monitor for six days at…

This study aimed to understand why many pregnant women avoid eating fish, despite it being a healthy source of important nutrients for baby brain development. Researchers talked to 22 pregnant women in Boston who ate little fish to learn about their knowledge, the advice they rec…

This study aimed to understand how the body processes different nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Researchers gave 147 healthy adults specific meals and drinks, then took blood samples to measure hormones and thousands of other chemicals. The goal was to create a de…