human nutrition
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The Nutrition of a Preterm Infant
human nutritionARS-funded researchers are studying the role of nutrition in reducing health risks for preterm infants.
Apr 10, 2023 -
Mothers May Give Infant Vaccines a Boost
human nutritionBreastfeeding can influence development of the infant immune system.
Oct 03, 2022 -
More on the Menu
human nutritionThe Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be adapted for vegetarians and vegans.
Sep 26, 2022 -
Enlisting Fiber in the Fight Against AMR
human nutritionHealthy diets that are diverse and high in fiber can result in lower antimicrobial resistance.
Sep 06, 2022 -
Muscle Up to Some Protein Every Day
human nutritionResearchers are exploring how regular protein consumption can ward off disability in older adults.
Aug 01, 2022 -
Eating Late? Watch Out For Excess Calories
human nutritionARS researchers investigate whether late evening eating leads to higher energy intake.
Jun 06, 2022 -
A Healthy Gut Can Increase Muscle Strength in the Elderly
human nutritionResearch suggests a role between the gut microbiome and maintenance of muscle strength with advancing age.
May 23, 2022 -
Of Mice and Men
human nutritionARS research examines the role of the gut microbiome on muscle strength in both mice and older adult humans
May 23, 2022 -
Researchers Take a Journey Into the Gut Microbiome
human nutritionARS research shows that eating nuts can change the microbiota that live inside our intestines.
Mar 28, 2022 -
How Do You Make Yogurt Even Healthier? Add Chickpea Flour
human nutritionARS scientists studied the potential benefits of a yogurt fortified with heart healthy chickpea flour.
Mar 14, 2022 -
Natural Sweetener Stevia Makes a Gutsy Comeback
human nutritionPopular sweetener stevia found to have no negative effect on human gut health.
Feb 22, 2022 -
Arresting Public Enemy Number One
human nutritionARS scientists are interested in how different foods and dietary patterns can improve health.
Feb 07, 2022 -
Get More Iron and Flavor Out of Your Beans
human nutritionManteca yellow bean is more digestible, provides more iron bioavailability and boils faster.
Oct 18, 2021 -
Popcorn: A Healthy, Whole Grain Snack
human nutritionPopcorn is a popular snack and can be a healthy, whole grain choice for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.
Oct 04, 2021 -
ARS Research May Slow Onset of Alzheimer’s
human nutritionBerries are among the many flavonoid-rich foods that may help slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Aug 23, 2021 -
Microbe Turns Bread Waste Into Useful Compound
human nutritionARS scientists found a way to make a valuable compound from bread waste.
Jun 14, 2021 -
Go Back To Step Forward this Earth Day: Ways To Fight Food Waste
human nutritionThis Earth Day, find inspiration to curb food loss and waste with tips that have stood the test of time.
Apr 26, 2021 -
Look at Leftovers to Reduce Food Waste
human nutritionUsing leftover ingredients in meals can add nutrition and prevent waste.
Apr 19, 2021 -
With Alternative Grains, Consumers Can Have Their Cake and Eat It Too
human nutritionARS scientists are looking to alternative grains as a key to making foods both healthy and tasty.
Dec 21, 2020 -
ARS Fights To Reduce Peanut Allergies
human nutritionARS is at the forefront of cutting-edge research to improve quality of life for people with peanut allergy.
Nov 02, 2020 -
Infant Overnutrition May Lead to Health Problems Later in Life
human nutritionOvernutrition during infancy could lead to future health problems, including type 2 diabetes.
Mar 02, 2020 -
Addressing Iron and Zinc Deficiency Across the Globe
human nutritionARS physiologist Elad Tako recently presented "Improving Food Security with Iron-Enriched Cereal Crops."
Jan 07, 2020 -
Farm-Fresh Produce and You!
human nutritionFarmers markets are an important link between local farms and communities.
Sep 24, 2019 -
In a Pickle: Benefits of Fermented Cucumbers
human nutritionScientists have identified in fermented cucumbers, peptides known to have anti-hypertensive properties.
Jul 16, 2019 -
Giving Tortilla Chips a Vitamin E Boost
human nutritionARS study reveals vitamin E can be successfully added to frying oil and fried foods, like tortilla chips.
Jun 24, 2019 -
USDA-ARS Partnership Leads To Low Glycemic Sweetener For Diabetics
human nutritionUSDA researchers have developed a low-glycemic sweetener, a benefit for diabetics and crop farmers.
Apr 29, 2019 -
Going Nuts Over Calories
human nutritionARS research shows tree nuts provide fewer calories than shown on labels.
Feb 07, 2019
