This study examined grain consumption patterns among U.S. children and adolescents (ages 2–18, N = 8,367) and their association with diet quality and intake of shortfall nutrients identified in the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). Eight grain food patterns were analyzed using NHANES 2005–2010 data.
Certain Grain Foods Can Be Meaningful Contributors to Nutrient Density in the Diets of U.S. Children and Adolescents: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2009–2012 (February 2017)
This analysis evaluated the role of grain foods in the diets of children and adolescents using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2009–2012. The analysis focused on the contribution of grain foods to energy and key nutrients for participants aged 2–18 years (N = 6109).
Genetically Engineered Crops: Experiences and Prospects (2016)
Since their introduction in the 1990s, genetically engineered (GE) crops have been widely debated for their impacts on health, the environment, and society. This report reviews 20 years of GE crop use, highlighting uncertainties about their economic, agronomic, health, and safety effects, while also exploring their future potential with emerging technologies.
Food groups associated with a reduced risk of 15-year all-cause death (March 2016)
This long-term observational study examined the relationship between food group consumption and all-cause mortality over 15 years in middle-aged French men (n = 960). Dietary intake was assessed through 3-day food records, and Cox modeling was used to adjust for confounders, including diet quality.
No Effects of a Short-Term Gluten-free Diet on Performance in Nonceliac Athletes (December 2015)
The popularity of gluten-free diets (GFDs) among nonceliac athletes is growing, despite limited evidence of performance or health benefits. This study investigated the impact of a short-term GFD on endurance performance, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, well-being, intestinal injury, and inflammatory markers in 13 nonceliac endurance cyclists.
Prebiotic consumption and the incidence of overweight in a Mediterranean cohort: the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra Project (December 2015)
Prebiotics, including fermentable and nondigestible carbohydrates like fructans and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), are believed to positively influence weight regulation by improving gut health. However, their role in preventing overweight or obesity has been underexplored in longitudinal studies. This study investigated the association between prebiotic intake and overweight incidence in a cohort of middle-aged Spanish university graduates.
