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📣 🙌 Couldn't be more excited to share the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, released this morning after 2 years of incredible effort by dozens of hard-working colleagues who are passionate about the health of our country. See the report here: https://lnkd.in/emw6xjA6. I had the honor of serving as the Science Writer for the report. This is particularly meaningful for me because in 2008, I had to submit a 15-year career plan during my final semester of work toward an MPH in Nutrition at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. One of my goals was to work directly on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. ✅ ➡️ From my perspective, one of the things that stands out in this report is the Committee's recommendation that "future Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees alternate between 5-year cycles in their focus to ensure that the scientific evidence of what Americans should eat is supported by robust science on how to eat and how to successfully implement that scientific advice...[the Committee] recommends that the next Committee be composed of expertise in the disciplines of health equity, nutritional science, and behavioral and implementation sciences to assist HHS and USDA in their efforts to successfully implement dietary guidance for all Americans, regardless of their age, sex, race, ethnicity, and/or socioeconomic position, to narrow the gap between scientifically robust dietary guidance and actual dietary consumption by the U.S. population." I agree that more work is needed as to the implementation of the evidence, and I also think that policy, environmental, and systems changes are similarly critical. ➡️ As you're reviewing the report, don't miss the gold mine of data that are available in the Supplementary Materials - the full systematic reviews, a trove of data analyses of dietary intake data, and the full food pattern modeling reports. In my experience, these materials are sometimes overlooked but provide an amazing wealth of information! #dietaryguidelines

Although the final implementation will not be out until next December, here are a handful of facts from the executive summary that will be the basis for the final report: ▪️ Prevalence of overweight and obesity is 73 percent among U.S. adults ages 20 years and older and 36 percent among children and adolescents ages 2 through 19 years, and prevalence of prediabetes is 38 percent among individuals ages 12 through 19 years. ▪️ Data show significant disparities in prevalence of nutrition-related chronic health conditions between sociodemographic groups. Against this backdrop, the Committee’s report is particularly notable for its intentional focus on health equity. ▪️ The Committee’s review of current U.S. dietary intakes indicates that across the lifespan, intakes of Vegetables; Fruits; Dairy and Fortified Soy Alternatives; Seafood; Nuts, Seeds, and Soy Products; and Whole Grains are generally lower than current recommendations, while intakes of total Grains (including Refined Grains); total Protein Foods; and Meat, Poultry, and Eggs are generally at or above current recommendations. ▪️ The Committee examined evidence on relationships between dietary patterns and growth, body composition, and risk of obesity (including gestational weight gain and postpartum weight change); cardiovascular disease; type 2 diabetes; breast cancer; colorectal cancer; and age-related cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and mild cognitive impairment. ▪️ The Committee examined evidence on relationships between beverage consumption and growth, body composition, risk of obesity, and risk of type 2 diabetes across the lifespan. ▪️ Evidence indicates that when reducing butter, processed and unprocessed red meat, and dairy, substitution or replacement with a wide range of plant-based food sources, including plant-based protein foods (e.g., beans, peas, and lentils), whole grains, vegetables, or monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA)- and PUFA-rich vegetable oils and spreads, is associated with cardiovascular disease risk reduction. 

. Primary methods of recuperation following physical activity via dietary intake. https://lnkd.in/dS_nzkxM

This review explores the connection between dietary interventions and migraine treatment, highlighting that certain diets, including the #ketogenic diet, can potentially reduce #migraine attack duration, frequency, severity, and medication usage. However, the limited sample sizes and diverse study designs call for further large-scale, double-blind randomized controlled trials to confirm these findings and make them applicable in clinical practice. Full text:https://lnkd.in/dUCYTx-g. #ketodiet #ketogenicdiet #keto #chetogenica #dietachetogenica

Did you know that Intake Center for Dietary Assessment co-hosts a Community of Practice (COP) focused on Quantitative 24-Hour Dietary Data Collection, Analysis, and Use in Low- and Middle-Income Countries? Read more about the COP and how to join here: https://lnkd.in/e5CpcksZ

🌟 April Paper of the Month! 🌟 Published in #NRR, this review on selenoneine highlights the need to consider selenium speciation in research and dietary guidelines Read the blog ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Jj3DNC Full article ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Q337ar

Evidence-Based Dietary Patterns for Cardiometabolic Health Check out our blog post https://wix.to/QejzLjf #HealthyEating #DASHDiet #MediterraneanDiet #ProVegetarian #TimeRestrictedEating #HealthyLiving #NutritionMatters #ChronicDiseasePrevention

NCCOR's recent commentary identifies measurement gaps in the dietary assessment for infants and toddlers and identifies areas for future research. Learn more at https://ow.ly/HxCP50QLTw8 #NationalNutritionMonth

As the Australian Dietary Guidelines undergo review, it raises an important question: what’s happening with dietary guidelines around the world? 🍎Tune in to this webinar to explore the shifts that have occurred over time, focusing on evolving protein sources and sustainability, to understand how global dietary recommendations are adapting to contemporary challenges. 🤓As part of the expert panel, I am going to explore recent changes in dietary guidelines in Europe, while Dr Feili Lo Yang is going to share updates from Asia, and Dr Gilly Hendrie will discuss what’s happening from an Australian context. ➡️You won't want to miss this one. Register now to secure your spot and access these exclusive insights: https://lnkd.in/e658mCM9 Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council ProVeg International #FBDG

Nutrition Assessment Components Dietary History: Review food intake, allergies, preferences, and restrictions. Anthropometric Measurements: Measure height, weight, BMI, and body composition. Biochemical Data:Evaluate blood tests (e.g., hemoglobin, albumin, cholesterol) for nutrient deficiencies or excesses. Medical and Social History:Assess chronic conditions, medications, socioeconomic factors, and lifestyle . Key Considerations: Individualized Approach:Tailor assessment to specific needs and goals. Collaboration:Work closely with healthcare providers for comprehensive care. Continuous Monitoring:Regularly reassess to track progress and adjust interventions. Cultural Sensitivity: Respect dietary preferences and cultural beliefs. #health #IDY2024