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nutrition

43 papers

Nutrition science explores how the food we eat shapes our health, from cellular function to long-term disease prevention. This field moves beyond simple dietary advice to investigate complex biological mechanisms, nutrient interactions, and the impact of eating patterns on public well-being. Because research evolves rapidly, staying current with the latest findings is essential for understanding what truly drives better health outcomes.

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Beyond prevention: A rightward shift in the distribution of weight-for-height following supplementation with SQ-LNS to children aged 6-23 months in post-conflict settings of Tigray, Ethiopia - A Non-Randomized Cluster Trial

In a non-randomized cluster trial conducted in post-conflict Tigray, Ethiopia, daily supplementation with small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) for six months not only significantly reduced acute malnutrition prevalence among children aged 6–23 months but also shifted the entire population's weight-for-height distribution rightward, demonstrating that the intervention improved overall nutritional status beyond merely preventing individual cases of wasting.

Bezabih, A. M., Noor, R., Demissie, M., Gebretsadik, G. G., Gebregziabher, H., Alem, K., Woldu, M., Zayzay, L., Teklu, Y (…)2026-04-01
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Comparing genome-wide significant and chemosensory variants as instruments for dietary patterns in Mendelian randomisation

This study utilized Mendelian randomisation to demonstrate that rigorously filtered genome-wide significant genetic variants support causal links between specific dietary patterns and cardiometabolic outcomes, whereas chemosensory receptor variants proved insufficiently powerful as instrumental variables due to the complex nature of diet.

Hui, P. S., Devlin, B. L., Evans, D. M., Hwang, L.-D.2026-03-27
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Metabolic Phenotyping Objectively Captures Dietary Intake and Short-term Cardiovascular Disease Risk Responses Under an Inpatient Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial

In a controlled inpatient randomized crossover trial, urinary metabolic phenotyping was shown to objectively and accurately classify dietary adherence while revealing that short-term adherence to a NICE-compliant diet rapidly improved cardiovascular risk markers and gut microbial profiles compared to a Western-style diet in adults at elevated cardiovascular risk.

Wu, Y., Alqarni, L., Posma, J. M., Kasapi, M., Walsh, L., O'Sullivan, O., Holmes, E., Frost, G., Garcia-Perez, I.2026-03-23
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Prevalence, risk factors, nature, and nutritional impact of sexual abuse among young girls: A school-based study

This school-based study in Nepal reveals that sexual abuse affects one-third of adolescent girls, is significantly associated with lower maternal education and joint family structures, and is strongly linked to severe nutritional deficits such as thinness and stunting, suggesting that anthropometric screening could serve as a critical indicator for identifying underlying trauma.

Yadav, N., Yadav, A., YADAV, N.2026-03-20
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Cost-effectiveness of addressing constraints in childhood acute malnutrition management in Malawi using the Thanzi La Onse health system simulation framework

Using the Thanzi La Onse simulation framework, this study demonstrates that the most cost-effective strategy for managing childhood acute malnutrition in Malawi is an integrated approach combining improved caregiver recognition of early symptoms with expanded availability of therapeutic food supplements, which is projected to avert over 840,000 DALYs over five years at a modest cost.

Janouskova, E., Li Lin, I., Mnjowe, E., Mulwafu, W., Connolly, E., Mohan, S., Nkhoma, D., Seal, A., Mfutso-Bengo, J., Ch (…)2026-03-06