Nutrition Gateway

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ISSN position stand: energy drinks

A systematic review on energy drinks, from the International Society of Sports Nutrition.

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2013, 10:1
Nutrition & Metabolism: up & up

A history of this successful journal, and what happens when you submit.

Nutrition & Metabolism 2013, 10:1
Childhood television viewing predicts waist size

Increased television viewing between 29 and 53 months is associated with increased waist circumference and reduced explosive leg strength at 8 - 10 years old, independent of physical activity levels, according to this study of 1314 children.

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2012, 9:87
Stakeholder engagement promotes nutritional improvement in schools

This article presents a model of health promotion in school settings with a focus on stakeholder engagement in all phases of intervention design, implementation, and evaluation. This engagement leads to increased uptake and success compared to traditional prescriptive initiatives.

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2012, 9:80
Low carbohydrate-high fat diets increase cholesterol

A study of changing diet habits in Northern Sweden, comprising 140,000 observations over 30 years, found that adherence to low carbohydrate-high fat diets increased after heavy promotion in the media, leading to increased serum cholesterol and associated cardiovascular risk.

Nutrition Journal 2012, 11:40