Category: Nutrition Science
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Clear explanations of nutrition research, ingredients, labeling, food policy, and the science behind healthier choices.
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An Easy Protein for Low-Effort Meals: Tinned Fish
Skipping meals puts your body and your mind at risk. Here are three strategies to help you eat healthy even when you’re not hungry.
New Guidance on Alcohol
Alcohol is often a part of summer activities. Before you decide to drink, be sure to learn the latest guidance on alcohol consumption.
Dairy & Live and Active Cultures in a Balanced Diet
At every age and even with various health concerns, dairy & live and active cultures can and should be part of a balanced diet. Here’s how.
The Mediterranean Diet & Gut Health Connection
The Mediterranean diet has many significant benefits. Did you know many of them are tied to gut health? Learn more about this key connection.
Healthy Habits for Perimenopause & Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause affect women’s health in many ways. Learn what healthy habits can help improve outcomes and lessen symptoms.
Heart Health Guidelines Update
Learn more about the AHA’s most recent updates to its heart health guidelines, which focus on nine key features of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Nourishing a Healthy Liver
Diet plays an essential role in nourishing a healthy liver. Learn how our largest internal organ functions and how to keep it in good shape.
Beyond the Plate: Discover the Power of Nutrition
During National Nutrition Month®, discover the power of nutrition and how your quality of life can improve when you prioritize a healthy diet.
Refining Our Guidance With Good Science
The Guiding Stars algorithms, the formulas used to assign Stars to foods and beverages, were recently updated to reflect new information about nutrition science and the current landscape of food product labeling in grocery stores.
What to Know About the New Dietary Guidelines
The new Dietary Guidelines are out! Learn what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what else to consider as you think about nutrition this year.