A study by scientists at Cornell’s Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs suggests…
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Nutrition is the science of how organisms obtain, process, and utilize nutrients to sustain life, support growth, and maintain health. It explores the roles of macronutrients (like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), micronutrients (such as vitamins and minerals), and other dietary components in bodily functions and disease prevention. Researchers in this field study how diet influences metabolism, immunity, development, and chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Nutrition science also informs public health policies and personalized dietary guidelines. This page features the latest findings on how food and nutrients impact health and well-being.
A new study from Boston Children’s Hospital found that all calories are not created equal,…
The Tomato Genomics Consortium fully sequenced the genome of the tomato, Solanum Lycopersicum. They report…
A new study from Harvard Medical School and Oxford University reports that obesity may have…
A new study from UCLA showed that people with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids…
By analyzing data from 2,564 participants, a new study by epidemiologists in the Miller School’s…