In the first major overhaul of the Nutrition Facts Panel in over two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today numerous changes that will be implemented within the next few years. One of the most important updates will be a line disclosing “added sugars,” along with a corresponding 10 percent-Daily Value—representing a limit […] Continue reading
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Public health win: San Francisco law requires health warnings on sugary drink advertising
“WARNING: Drinking beverages with added sugar(s) contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay. This is a message from the City and County of San Francisco.” If you live in San Francisco, you will soon be seeing this message on billboards and bus shelters, as the city is set to become the first in the U.S. […] Continue reading
Does putting on a few pounds help you cheat death? No!
A recent study by Afzal et al., published in JAMA, concluded that the BMI associated with the lowest all-cause mortality (death from any cause) has shifted upwards over the course of three decades, and that optimal body weight for decreasing mortality currently falls in the overweight category (BMI 25-29.9) (1). This finding has received its […] Continue reading
Research Review: Old data on dietary fats in context with current recommendations
(Comments on Ramsden et al. in the British Medical Journal) Our expert examines a recent paper (1) based on 1960’s data that challenges current guidelines on the benefits of replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat. Continue reading
The Whole (Grain) is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
Whole grains—think brown rice, steel cut oats, and quinoa—are composed of three edible parts, the fiber-filled bran, the vitamin-packed germ, and the starchy endosperm. Alternatively, refined grains like white rice, bread, and pasta, are all endosperm, as the refining process strips away the bran and germ and all the nutrients they contain. Even though many […] Continue reading
Research Roundup – December 2015
Noteworthy nutrition studies highlighted by members of The Chan School’s Department of Nutrition 1) Jackson, S. L., King, S. M. C., Park, S., Fang, J., Odom, E. C., & Cogswell, M. E. (2015). Health professional advice and adult action to reduce sodium intake. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine […] Continue reading
Healthy Gift Guide — 17 ideas for giving “the gift of health”
Shopping for holiday gifts is at the top of many people’s to-do lists. And while so-called “health nuts” used to be the primary recipients of wellness-boosting presents, the reality is that everyone can benefit from being given “the gift of health.” This holiday season, consider adopting a health theme for your holiday shopping. To help, […] Continue reading
6 holiday tips to indulge without overindulging
During the holidays, “more” is a popular motto. Whether that means spending more money on gifts or eating more food more often, the holidays typically encourage excess. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are six simple tips to indulge without overindulging. Continue reading
Research Roundup – November 2015
Noteworthy nutrition studies highlighted by members of The Chan School’s Department of Nutrition 1) Cardel M, Lema DJ, Jackson KH, et al. (2015) Higher intake of PUFAs is associated with lower total and visceral adiposity and higher lean mass in a racially diverse sample of children. Journal of Nutrition 145(9): 2146-52. We know that eating a diet […] Continue reading
Ask the Expert: Legumes and Resistant Starch
The expert: Dr. Guy Crosby Legumes, which include beans, peas and lentils, are an inexpensive, healthy source of protein, potassium, and complex carbohydrates, including dietary fiber. Continue reading