Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome

Athletes have different gut microbiomes compared with the general population. Some of these microbes are thought to improve endurance and recovery by optimizing the cell’s powerhouses.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
July 23, 2024 ~10 min

Nutrition Facts labels have a complicated legacy – a historian explains the science and politics of translating food into information

The process of converting food into nutritional information is more than just a scientific process. It involves many political and technical compromises that continue to shape the food industry today.

Xaq Frohlich, Associate Professor of History of Technology, Auburn University • conversation
July 16, 2024 ~11 min


Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits − food scientists and nutritionists explain why

Raw milk has always carried the risk of serious illness, and this risk has only risen with bird flu spreading across dairy farms in the US.

Mandy Conrad, Assistant Clinical Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, Mississippi State University • conversation
June 19, 2024 ~10 min

Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy – and most women don’t even know it

Many prenatal supplements don’t have enough folate, choline and omega-3 fatty acids.

Mary Scourboutakos, Family Medicine Resident and Nutrition Expert, Eastern Virginia Medical School • conversation
June 3, 2024 ~10 min

Making picky eaters clean their plates can backfire

Struggling with a picky eater? Experts have tips to help make sure your kids are getting the healthy food they need.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~10 min

Diet quality goes up when kids eat school lunches

Children from all walks of life improved their diet quality when they ate school-prepared lunches, according to a new study.

Erica Techo-U. Georgia • futurity
April 16, 2024 ~6 min

A natural deception: 3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow

‘Natural’ isn’t the same thing as healthful. You can have too much of a good thing, and taking action can be worse than doing nothing.

Katie Suleta, Doctorate in Health Sciences candidate, George Washington University • conversation
April 5, 2024 ~7 min

Helping children eat healthier foods may begin with getting parents to do the same, research suggests

Not knowing whether their children will eat the healthy food put on their plates, parents may prepare a less healthy dish for themselves to serve as backup for the kids too.

Peggy Liu, Ben L. Fryrear Chair in Marketing and Associate Professor of Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
March 26, 2024 ~3 min


Free school meals for all may reduce childhood obesity, while easing financial and logistical burdens for families and schools

Since nutrition standards were strengthened in 2010, eating at school provides many students better diet quality compared with other major U.S. food sources.

Jessica Jones-Smith, Associate Professor of Health Systems and Population Health, Epidemiology, University of Washington • conversation
March 18, 2024 ~10 min

Wild solitary bees offer a vital pollination service – but their nutritional needs aren’t understood

The nutritional needs of bees are complex and monoculture crops aren’t providing a diverse diet. Introducing more diverse wildflower meadows and green spaces could benefit wild pollinators.

Ellen Baker, PhD Candidate, Nutritional Ecology, University of Oxford • conversation
March 1, 2024 ~6 min

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