BLONZ: How does the body translate nutritional needs or deficiencies, such as those in pregnancy, into cravings for specific foods? DEAR C.B.: As a general principle, what is craved might not ...

Healthcare professionals suggest protein requirements may not be same for every individual, revealing how genetics, activity, ...

Protein has become the star of the modern diet. From shakes, bars and powders to viral fitness advice, the message seems ...

What you eat is personal, and your nutritional needs may differ from others' depending on your health, activity level and goals. While there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition, here are ...

Personalized nutrition has made remarkable progress, moving from a concept to a tangible reality with significant potential to improve individual health and well-being. This innovative approach ...

Health systems address food insecurity clinical risk by embedding nutrition programs and RDN-led interventions into patient care workflows.

Many age groups have unique nutritional needs. Babies and children, for example, need the right foods to effectively fuel healthy development. Older people (those over the age of 65) are another age ...

The body still needs water as it ages, and seniors taking certain medications may need more than usual due to medication-related fluid loss. These are just some of the ways nutritional needs change ...

There’s an overwhelming amount of information available about what to eat and how to live your healthiest life. But when it comes to diet, every individual has different nutritional needs. A ...

Parenteral nutrition is a method of feeding in which nutrition goes directly to the bloodstream. A person may need it if feeding through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract cannot fulfill their body’s ...

Scientists studied the foraging habits of wild bees. Their findings can help guide seed and plant choices that support and enhance wild bee populations. In short, their research showed that different ...