NUTRITION, HEALTHY

This study tested whether switching to a whole food plant-based diet could lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol in adults with a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol. For the study, 50 participants stopped their cholesterol medication and tried two different diets for four week…

This study tested whether a new smartphone app could help healthy, middle-aged adults improve their daily habits, fitness, and a measure called 'biological age.' For 6 weeks, one group used an app with personalized coaching, while another received standard health guidelines. Rese…

This study aimed to help children with celiac disease better manage their lifelong gluten-free diet. Researchers tested an improved smartphone app for tracking food and provided personalized nutrition education to 71 recently diagnosed kids. The goal was to improve their diet qua…

This study tested whether offering extra support helps people in heart rehabilitation use a 'Food is Medicine' program. Researchers randomly assigned 84 participants to receive different combinations of a personal guide and text message reminders, or no extra help. After three mo…

This study tested whether improving the nutritional quality of school meals could help prevent obesity in children. It involved about 11,500 students across six rural Arkansas school districts. Researchers compared schools that implemented a new, comprehensive nutrition program w…

This study tested whether bringing a full-service mobile grocery market to low-income neighborhoods improves people's diets and reduces food insecurity. Researchers enrolled 262 primary food shoppers living near 12 community sites. Half the sites received the mobile market first—…

This study aimed to understand how much DHA, an omega-3 fat from algae, is needed to trigger a specific change in blood levels of another omega-3 fat called EPA. Researchers gave 72 healthy vegetarians and vegans one of six different daily DHA doses for eight weeks and tracked ch…

This study is checking on children years after their mothers took part in a trial of a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers want to see if that early nutrition affects the children's growth, weight, thinking skills, metabolism, and overall health. Th…

This study explored a new way to teach cooking and food skills to adults. Researchers tested classes that focused on improvisational cooking (using ingredients on hand), reducing food waste, and proper food storage. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and acceptabl…

This study aimed to find objective chemical markers in the body that show what foods a person has eaten. 115 healthy adults ate specific foods like beef, chicken, yogurt, and oats in a tightly controlled setting. Researchers then took blood, urine, and stool samples to look for c…

This study aimed to create a detailed map of the small molecules found in the digestive systems of healthy people. Researchers analyzed stool samples from 6 healthy volunteers to understand the normal molecular landscape. The goal was to establish a baseline for future studies in…

This small, completed study tested a simple website to see if certain features could help children ages 8-12 stick with tracking their daily food and drink intake. Researchers wanted to know if adding caregiver praise, game-like elements (like points and a virtual pet), or both, …