Nutrition

Food Insecurity, Poor Diet Quality Linked to Poor Diabetes Management

October 31, 2022

An analysis of NHANES data from adults with diabetes provides insight into the impact of food insecurity and poor diet quality on diabetes management.

Trial Suggests Time-Restricted Eating Could Aid in Weight Loss, Improve Blood Pressure

August 08, 2022

Data from a 14-week randomized clinical trial suggests adherence to a time-restricted diet was associated with significant differences in weight loss and improvements in blood pressure compared to a typical diet.

Time-Restricted Eating Could Improve Metabolic Health in Type 2 Diabetes

July 26, 2022

A randomized crossover trial assessing the effects of a 3-week time-restricted eating regimen details the impact of the approach on time in range and other glycemic measures among adults with type 2 diabetes.

More Emphasis on Lifestyle Improvements Needed After Bariatric Surgery, Study Finds

June 29, 2022

An analysis of data from NHANES details trends in lifestyle behaviors, including healthy eating and physical activity, among patients who have undergone bariatric surgery compared to those considered eligible for surgery and those of normal weight.

Vegan Diets Can Improve HbA1c, Body Weight in Overweight or Type 2 Diabetes

May 06, 2022

Data from a study presented at the European Congress on Obesity details the effects of adherence to a vegan diet on cardiometabolic health using data obtained from randomized controlled trials assessing the effects of vegan diets as an intervention.

Trial Examines Time-Restricted Eating vs Calorie Restriction over 12 Months for Weight Loss

April 26, 2022

Data from a randomized clinical trial in 139 patients followed for 12 months suggests time-restricted eating was associated with a non-significant 1.9 kg difference in weight loss compared to calorie restriction.

Adherence to Plant-Based Diets Can Reduce Risk of Diabetes, Harvard Study Finds

April 13, 2022

Using a trio of diet indices, investigators provide insight into the relationship between adherence to plant-based diets and metabolites linked to decreased risk of type 2 diabetes.

USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence Precludes Screening Recommendations for Eating Disorders

March 17, 2022

After a review of the available evidence, the USPSTF concluded there was insufficient evidence to provide recommendations on screening for eating disorders among adults and adolescents.

Diet Quality Has Been Declining in the US Since Early 2000s, Study Finds

March 11, 2022

Using multiple composite scores to assess dietary quality, investigators use data from 9 NHANES cycles to provide an overview of the declining diet quality among older adults in the US from 2001-2018.

Eating Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetic Eye Disease

February 28, 2022

A meta-analysis of studies assessing presence of pathological eating behaviors and risk of diabetic retinopathy was associated with a more than 3-fold increase in risk of retinopathy.