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Diet: In nutrition, diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism. The word diet often implies the use of specific intake of nutrition for health or weight-management reasons (with the two often being related). Although humans are omnivores, each culture and each person holds some food preferences or some food taboos. This may be due to personal tastes or ethical reasons. Individual dietary choices may be more or less healthy. Complete nutrition requires ingestion and absorption of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids from protein and essential fatty acids from fat-containing food, also food energy in the form of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life, health and longevity.
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JUN 29, 2023Microbiology
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Moderate protein intake, rather than low or high intake, may lead to a longer life.Written By: Savannah LoganJUN 08, 2023Cardiology
The pigments in certain fruits may lower your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.Written By: Savannah LoganJUN 07, 2023Cardiology
Diets high in sugar, saturated fats, and processed foods lead to less restorative deep sleep.Written By: Savannah LoganJUN 05, 2023Clinical & Molecular DX
There is now a blood test that can diagnose a rare neurometabolic condition known as Glut1 deficiency syndrome, or De Vi ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 01, 2023Neuroscience
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Microbes are vital partners for many species. There are gut microbiomes in a huge number of animals, for example, which ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 19, 2023Cell & Molecular Biology
It's been thought that type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin, causing t ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 18, 2023Cardiology
Artificial sweeteners are unlikely to help with weight loss and may lead to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mortal ...Written By: Savannah LoganMAY 17, 2023Immunology
Fiber aids digestion and overall digestive system function. However, the immunoregulatory roles of fiber-rich diets and ...Written By: Brian G. MorrealeMAY 14, 2023Cell & Molecular Biology
Certain diets are linked to better health outcomes, such as the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in healthy fats that a ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 11, 2023Cardiology
A healthy diet and regular exercise are the keys to clinically significant weight loss over time.Written By: Savannah LoganMAY 11, 2023Cardiology
Effective management of depression through therapy lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke.Written By: Savannah LoganMAY 02, 2023Plants & Animals
A new study by scientists at UC Santa Cruz found that male California sea lions have gotten larger o ...Written By: Sarah HoffmanAPR 26, 2023Earth & The Environment
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities recently published two studies in Science that help shed might on ...Written By: Laurence Tognetti, MScAPR 22, 2023Plants & Animals
Diets rich in fruits and vegetables have long been hallmarks of a healthy diet. Styles of eating like the Mediterranean ...Written By: Ryan VingumAPR 21, 2023Neuroscience
Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) may increase dementia risk, according to a new meta-analysis. The st ...Written By: Annie Lennon
JUN 29, 2023
Microbiology
For decades, scientists have searched for the causes of autism spectrum disorder. While genetic influences seem to play
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 29, 2023
Cardiology
A certain form of time-restricted eating leads to more weight loss and less insulin resistance.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUN 28, 2023
Immunology
Millions of deaths each year are associated with dehydration and malnutrition due to diarrhea. Unfortunately, there are
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
JUN 21, 2023
Neuroscience
Researchers at Harvard's School of Public Health have uncovered a significant link between omega-3 fatty acids and exten
...
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
JUN 21, 2023
Cardiology
Chronic stress may lead to overeating and cravings for sweet foods.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUN 15, 2023
Cardiology
Certain nutrients found in leafy greens and colorful vegetables may improve your vision and cognitive abilities.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUN 14, 2023
Cardiology
Moderate protein intake, rather than low or high intake, may lead to a longer life.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUN 08, 2023
Cardiology
The pigments in certain fruits may lower your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUN 07, 2023
Cardiology
Diets high in sugar, saturated fats, and processed foods lead to less restorative deep sleep.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUN 05, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
There is now a blood test that can diagnose a rare neurometabolic condition known as Glut1 deficiency syndrome, or De Vi
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 01, 2023
Neuroscience
Diets low in flavanols may induce age-related memory loss. The corresponding study was published in PNAS. &qu
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 01, 2023
Technology
A team of engineers at the University of California – San Diego have developed a new 3D-printed tool that can atta
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
JUN 01, 2023
Microbiology
Humans and other primates carry complex communities of microbes in our guts, and while we know how important these micro
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 29, 2023
Microbiology
Microbes are vital partners for many species. There are gut microbiomes in a huge number of animals, for example, which
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 19, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
It's been thought that type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin, causing t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 18, 2023
Cardiology
Artificial sweeteners are unlikely to help with weight loss and may lead to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mortal
...
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAY 17, 2023
Immunology
Fiber aids digestion and overall digestive system function. However, the immunoregulatory roles of fiber-rich diets and
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
MAY 14, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
Certain diets are linked to better health outcomes, such as the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in healthy fats that a
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 11, 2023
Cardiology
A healthy diet and regular exercise are the keys to clinically significant weight loss over time.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAY 11, 2023
Cardiology
Effective management of depression through therapy lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAY 02, 2023
Plants & Animals
A new study by scientists at UC Santa Cruz found that male California sea lions have gotten larger o
...
Written By:
Sarah Hoffman
APR 26, 2023
Earth & The Environment
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities recently published two studies in Science that help shed might on
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
APR 22, 2023
Plants & Animals
Diets rich in fruits and vegetables have long been hallmarks of a healthy diet. Styles of eating like the Mediterranean
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
APR 21, 2023
Neuroscience
Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) may increase dementia risk, according to a new meta-analysis. The st
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon