Nutrition Evidence Hub

Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention

• 🔥 Fruits for Colorectal Cancer Risk: A study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology found...

New evidence highlights female-specific needs ignored in male-dominated studies:

• Carbs are key fuel: High-carb diets maintain glycogen for...

Key fruits linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk per a meta-analysis of 22 studies (>1M people) and expert input:

• Watermelon: 26% lower risk from...

Trend alert: Popular wellness picks like granola, yogurts, and smoothies pack sneaky calories and sugars, erasing deficits despite 'clean'...

Nutrition scientist Sarah Berry shares simple habits for heart health:

• Stop eating by 9 p.m.: Creates 12-hour overnight fast (e.g., 9 p.m.-9 a.m.),...

Key patient-reported impacts for women on GLP-1s:

• Reduced libido, vaginal dryness, and intercourse discomfort
• Pelvic floor dysfunction worsened by...

• Routine eating wins: New 2026 study shows logging the same foods 10+ times over 12 weeks linked to 5.9% body weight loss vs. 4.3% for varied diets,...

UPF Messaging Initiatives

• Bakers Tackle Consumer Confusion: Bakers have an opportunity to confront inconsistent messaging about ultra-processed...

Practical scripts for families facing rising grocery prices:

• Dinnertime swap: 'Let's skip meat tonight and load up on veggies, fruits, and nuts –...

Mediterranean diet (MD) lowers chronic disease risk with strong evidence, yet adherence lags outside Mediterranean regions. Turn research into...

Key updates for long-term weight management:

• Lifestyle basics: Healthy diet + increased activity sustain healthy weight by age/sex/height.
• GLP-1...

Grain industry leaders urge shifting UPF debates from processing definitions to science-based nutrition and health outcomes, countering consumer...

Cognitive Health Nutrition Advances

• 🔥 Plant-Rich Diets Lower Dementia Risk: Eating a high-quality plant-rich diet including whole grains,...

Actionable brain protection via diet:

• Shift to high-quality plants (whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes) in late 50s/60s: 11% lower...

Experts outline 2030 priorities for nutrition science to build resilient food systems facing de-globalization, shocks, and UN SDGs:

• Diversified...

Healthcare Funding Expansions

• 🔥 HRSA announced more than $135 million in new funding, including $125 million to expand nutrition services at...

• Europeans get just 4g of recommended 20g resistant starch daily
• Solnul (upcycled RS2 prebiotic) has clinical evidence for regularity, gut barrier...

Federal boost expands nutrition access amid preventive care priorities:

• $125M for 350+ health centers: nutrition services and food-based...

• New resource guide published April 7 helps dietetics pros build AI skills for nutrition practice and research.
• Evaluate tools on transparency,...

Evidence from RCTs supports multidomain lifestyle strategies for at-risk midlife and older adults:

• MIND diet (3-year RCT) slows cognitive decline...