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  Monitoring Nutrient Intake Can Help Vegetarian Athletes Stay Competitive

  July 17, 2013 — A balanced plant-based diet provides the same quality of fuel for athletes as a meat-based diet, provided vegetarians seek out other sources of certain nutrients that are more commonly found in ... > full story
• Diet and Weight Loss
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  Weight Gain Early in Pregnancy Means Bigger, Fatter Babies

  July 16, 2013 — A researcher cautions against too much weight early into pregnancy, which leads to larger, chubbier ... > full story
• Prostate Cancer
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  Prostate Cancers Are Fewer, Smaller on Walnut-Enriched Diet

  July 16, 2013 — New research indicates that eating a modest amount of walnuts can protect against prostate ... > full story
• Agriculture and Food
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  Trade-Offs Between Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation Explored

  July 16, 2013 — Improving agricultural productivity could help cut greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, shows new research. But, sustainable farming methods are ... > full story
• Food
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  What Are Fructooligosaccharides and How Do They Provide Digestive, Immunity and Bone Health Benefits?

  July 16, 2013 — New research has focused on the health benefits of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), which are low-calorie, non-digestible carbohydrates that can improve food taste and texture while aiding ... > full story
• Diet and Weight Loss
  Staying Healthy
  Nutrition
  Foodborne Illness
  Vitamin D
  Food Additives
   

  The Right Snack May Aid Satiety, Weight Loss

  July 16, 2013 — Healthy snacks that promote a feeling of fullness (satiety) may reduce the amount of food intake at subsequent meals and limit overall food consumption, according to new ... > full story
• Diabetes
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  Epilepsy Research
   

  People With Impaired Glucose Tolerance Can Show Cognitive Dysfunction

  July 16, 2013 — People with impaired glucose tolerance—the precursor to Type 2 diabetes—often show impaired cognitive function that may be alleviated through a diet designed specifically for their ... > full story
• Staying Healthy
  Children's Health
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Nutrition
  Infant's Health
  Foodborne Illness
   

  Taste Rules for Kids and Healthy Food Choices

  July 16, 2013 — Sweet and salty flavors, repeat exposure, serving size and parental behavior are the key drivers in children’s food choices, according to new ... > full story
• Mental Health
  Mental Health Research
  Nutrition
  Dietary Supplements and Minerals
  Nutrition Research
  Vitamin
   

  Vitamins and Minerals Can Boost Energy and Enhance Mood

  July 16, 2013 — Vitamin and mineral supplements can enhance mental energy and well-being not only for healthy adults but for those prone to anxiety and depression, according to new ... > full story
• Consumer Behavior
  Behavior
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Staying Healthy
  Dieting and Weight Control
  Nutrition
   

  Habits, Not Cravings, Drive Food Choice During Times of Stress

  July 16, 2013 — Putting a new spin on the concept of “stress eating,” new research found that people who eat during times of stress typically seek the foods they eat out of habit – regardless of ... > full story

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