THE CONCEPT OF “FOOD ADDICTION” HELPS INFORM THE UNDERSTANDING OF OVEREATING AND OBESITY: NO

ABSTRACTOvereating is a complex behavioral phenotype in terms of both physiology and psychology. The mere transference of the diagnostic...

THE CONCEPT OF “FOOD ADDICTION” HELPS INFORM THE UNDERSTANDING OF OVEREATING AND OBESITY: YES

ABSTRACTAddictive substances such as opiates and other drugs are highly reinforcing and some individuals consume them compulsively....

THE CONCEPT OF “FOOD ADDICTION” HELPS INFORM THE UNDERSTANDING OF OVEREATING AND OBESITY: DEBATE CONSENSUS

ABSTRACTThere is an ongoing scientific debate about whether unhealthy, highly processed foods are addictive and whether this contributes...

SHORT-TERM PERIODS OF STRENUOUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LOWER IRON ABSORPTION

In this issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Hennigar and colleagues ( 1 ) report a meticulously designed and controlled...

RELATION OF BODY FAT MASS AND FAT-FREE MASS TO TOTAL MORTALITY: RESULTS FROM 7 PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDIES

ABSTRACTBackgroundFat mass and fat-free mass may play independent roles in mortality risk but available studies on body composition...

THE 2020 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE REWARDS THE PERSISTENT VISION OF A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER, FAMINE, OR MALNUTRITION

CHANGES IN DIET QUALITY AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG ADULTS DURING THE COVID-19-RELATED EARLY LOCKDOWN: RESULTS FROM NUTRIQUÉBEC

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe impact that the coronavirus disease 2019 -related early lockdown has had on dietary habits of the population...

THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD SYSTEMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR NUTRITION

ABSTRACTGlobal and local food system transformation is necessary in order to ensure the delivery of healthy, safe, and nutritious foods...

UNDERSTANDING THE OBESITY PARADOX IN CANCER: LOOKING TO BODY COMPOSITION AND TUMOR-SPECIFIC BIOLOGY TO UNDERSTAND THIS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION

See corresponding article on page 129 .

REPLACING WHITE RICE BARS WITH PEANUTS AS SNACKS IN THE HABITUAL DIET IMPROVES METABOLIC SYNDROME RISK AMONG CHINESE ADULTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

ABSTRACTBackgroundObservational studies have suggested that intake of nuts is associated with lower risk of cardiometabolic diseases,...

ABOUT TIME: EATING TIMING IS A COMPLEX RISK FACTOR FOR OBESITY

See corresponding article on page 154 .

BMI AND MORTALITY-TIME TO REVISIT CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RISK ASSESSMENT

See corresponding article on page 142 .

NIH WORKSHOP REPORT: SENSORY NUTRITION AND DISEASE

AbstractIn November 2019, the NIH held the “Sensory Nutrition and Disease” workshop to challenge multidisciplinary researchers working...

CORRIGENDUM TO: DRIVERS OF STUNTING REDUCTION IN PERU: A COUNTRY CASE STUDY. AM J CLIN NUTR 2020;112:816S-829S

INVITATION FOR NOMINATIONS/APPLICATIONS FOR 2021

The American Society for Nutrition Foundation awards program honors scientists, clinicians, and scholars for significant achievements...

WITH APPRECIATION

We thank the following individuals, in addition to the Editorial Board Members, for taking the time necessary to evaluate original...

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, events around the world are being postponed or moved online. For the most current information...

EFFECTS OF FRUCTOSE RESTRICTION ON LIVER STEATOSIS ; A DOUBLE-BLIND RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

ABSTRACTBackgroundThere is an ongoing debate on whether fructose plays a role in the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.ObjectivesThe...

ASSOCIATIONS OF LIFESTYLE RISK FACTORS WITH OVERWEIGHT OR OBESITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A MULTICOUNTRY ANALYSIS

ABSTRACTBackgroundAbout 35% of the global burden of disease has roots in adolescence. Health in adolescence is an important determinant...

COMBINED ASSOCIATION OF GENERAL AND CENTRAL OBESITY WITH INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY OF CANCERS IN 22 SITES

ABSTRACTBackgroundBody mass index and waist circumference are measures of general and central obesity, respectively, and both have...