Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Author Podcast

Annie Yu-An Chen, DDS, MS, Assistant Policy Researcher at RAND Corporation, discusses a new study that examined cyclical changes in American diet quality related to macroeconomic conditions. She and co-author Roland Sturm, PhD, Senior Economist at RAND Corporation, found that the American diet improved when unemployment peaked after the Great Recession, and then declined significantly. This was particularly true in 2011and 2012, a period with historically high unemployment rates in the United States. However, since recovery began in 2013, the quality of the American diet has declined and is now at a 20-year low. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2021.09.019)

Lead author Michelle Barrack and principal investigator Adam S. Tenforde discuss the first investigation into the prevalence of dietary supplement and sport food use in male and female middle school-aged runners. Researchers found that almost half the study participants used these products on two or more days a week during the prior year. Characteristics associated with supplement use included a prior bone stress injury, following a vegetarian diet and behaviors suggesting dietary restrictions such as losing weight and skipping meals. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2021.07.013)

Study lead Nicole Larson, PhD, MPH, RDN, talks about a University of Minnesota School of Public Health study that found one-third of emerging adults (18-29 years of age) surveyed experienced food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic and a disproportionately high prevalence of food insecurity and food insufficiency among those living with children and who identified as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color. The findings show an urgent need for research to address how the processes of racism that are embedded in the policies and practices of society and institutions are directly contributing to food insecurity. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2021.05.018)

Authors: by Kelsey A. Vercammen, MSc, Alyssa J. Moran, ScD, RD, Mark J. Soto, MA, Lee Kennedy-Shaffer, PhD, and Sara N. Bleich, PhD Podcast: Lead author Kelsey A. Vercammen (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) talks about a new Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics study that shows the percentage of heavy sugar-sweetened beverage drinkers trended downwards in most demographic categories, but attention should be paid to several subgroups with high intake for whom trends are not decreasing. September 24, 2020 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2020.07.012

Authors: Elizabeth K. Dunford, PhD; Donna R. Miles, PhD; Shu Wen Ng, PhD, and Barry Popkin, PhD Podcast: Reducing sugar consumption is an important public health strategy. Shu Wen Ng, PhD, discusses a new study from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that shows US household purchases of foods and beverages containing caloric sweeteners declined between 2002 and 2018 but increased for products with both caloric sweeteners and artificial sweeteners. July 29, 2020 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2020.04.022)

Authors:Authors: Kirsten A. Herrick, PhD, MSc, Cheryl D. Fryar, MSPH, Heather C. Hamner, PhD, MS, MPH, Sohyun Park, PhD, and Cynthia L. Ogden, PhD, MRP Podcast: Lead investigator Kirsten A. Herrick, PhD, MSc, highlights findings from the first study to look at trends in added sugars consumption by toddlers and infants. Nearly two-thirds of infants (61 percent) and almost all toddlers (98 percent) consumed added sugars in their average daily diets, primarily in the form of flavored yogurts (infants) and fruit drinks (toddlers). November 14, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2019.09.007)

Authors: Aaron C. Miller, PhD; Linnea A. Polgreen, PhD; Elena M. Segre, MD; and Philip M. Polgreen, MD, MPH Podcast: Linnea A. Polgreen, PhD, and Aaron C. Miller, PhD, discuss a new study from the University of Iowa that shows levels of satisfaction derived from food differ among adults who were normal-weight, overweight, and obese and that individuals with obesity get more satisfaction from their food. This quantification of satisfaction from food may help explain why some people eat more than others. July 30, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2019.05.018)

Authors: Megan A. McCrory, PhD; Allen G Harbaugh, PhD; Sarah Appeadu, MS; and Susan B Roberts, PhD Video: Dr. Megan McCrory and colleagues present new insights on how fast food may be helping to fuel the continuing problem of obesity and related chronic conditions in the US. They examined changes over a 30-year period of menu items offered by 10 of the top fast-food restaurants. February 27, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.12.004)

Authors: Stephen J. Onufrak, PhD, Hatidza Zaganjor, MPH, Liping Pan, MD, MPH, Seung Hee Lee-Kwan, PhD, Sohyun Park, PhD, and Diane M. Harris, PhD, MPH Podcast: What proportion of US adults obtain food at work, what foods do they obtain, and what is the dietary quality of these foods? Listen to results from a new study led by Stephen J. Onufrak, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January 22, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.11.011)

Authors: Leah M. Panek-Shirley, PhD, Carol DeNysschen, PhD, RD, MPH, CDN, Erin O'Brien, and Jennifer L. Temple, PhD Video: Although after drinking a small amount of caffeine, study participants consumed 10 percent less at breakfast, this effect did not persist throughout the day and had no impact on their perceptions of their appetites. July 19, 2018 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.05.015)

Authors: Mary J. Christoph, PhD, MPH; Nicole Larson, PhD, MPH, RD; Katie C. Hootman, PhD, RD; Jonathan M. Miller, PhD; and Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD Video: New study finds that individuals who value gluten-free foods are more likely to engage in healthier eating habits but are also more likely to have unhealthy weight control behaviors. June 18, 2018 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.04.007)

Author: Barbara Gordon, RDN, LD In this podcast, Barbara Gordon, RDN, LD, shares her experience as an adjunct instructor at the University of Idaho, and the strategies used by the faculty of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics to introduce students to the Academy's Evidence Analysis Library. Gordon describes three examples: a nutrition intervention exercise, a case study, and a "scavenger hunt" in which students searched the Evidence Analysis Library and Nutrition Care Manual for specific information.(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.02.017)

Authors: Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD. Summary: The podcast provides a brief overview of the May 2011 Journal's Great Fat Debate series, which begins with this introductory article by Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD. Zelman's article frames the debate, and is followed by transcripts of presentations given at the American Dietetic Association's 2010 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo by Walter C. Willett, MD, DrPH; Lewis H. Kuller, MD, DrPH; Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH; and Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, all of which explore the role of fat in the diet and its impact on health. May 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 5, Pages 655-658).

Author: Barbara Gordon, RDN, LD In 2016, Barbara Gordon, RDN, LD, served as mentor to a health sciences student's independent research project. Under Gordon's guidance, the student employed the Academy's Evidence Analysis Library methodology as the framework for her research. In this podcast, Gordon explains how the methodology was applied, starting with the initial concept, and through the execution, challenges, and final presentation at an undergraduate research conference.(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.02.017)

Authors: Lindsey Smith Taillie, PhD; Shu Wen Ng, PhD; Ya Xue, PhD; Emily A Busey, MPH, RDN, LDN; Matthew Harding, PhD Video: No fat, no sugar, no salt? What does it mean? A new study found that simply making a low-content claim on food packaging was not a reliable indicator of a product's actual nutritional quality and that these claims may give consumers a false sense of confidence about the healthfulness of their food.(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.01.011)

Authors: Jana R. Kicklighter, PhD, RDN, LD; Becky Dorner, RDN, LD, FAND; Anne Marie Hunter, PhD, RDN, LD, FADA; Marcy Kyle, RDN, LD, CDE, FAND; Melissa Pflugh Prescott, PhD, RDN; Susan Roberts, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC; Bonnie Spear, PhD, RDN, FAND; Rosa K. Hand, MS, RDN, LD; Cecily Byrne, MS, RDN, LDN Video: Based on 3 years of extensive work, the Academy's Council on Future Practice released its "Visioning Report 2017: A Preferred Path Forward for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics." Join lead author Dr. Jana Kicklighter to learn more about this landmark report and how food and nutrition practitioners can use it to position themselves for professional success.(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.027)

Authors: Cynthia A. Thomson, PhD, RD, Jeffrey Stanaway, MPH, Marian L. Neuhouser, PhD, RD, Linda G. Snetselaar, RD, PhD, LD, Marcia L. Stefanick, PhD, Leslie Arendell, MS, and Zhao Chen, PhD, MPH. Interview: Cynthia A. Thomson, PhD, RD, Associate Professor Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona discusses the importance and implications of nutrient intake and anemia risk in postmenopausal women, the results of a new study using data from the Observational Cohort of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI-OS). April 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 4, Pages 532-541).

Authors: Allison C. Sylvetsky, PhD; Yichen Jin, MS; Elena J. Clark; Jean A. Welsh, PhD, MPH, RN; Kristina I. Rother, MD, MHSc; and Sameera A. Talegawkar, PhD Video: A new study reports that 41% of adults and 25% of children currently consume at least one LCS item on a regular basis. The researchers note that this represents a 200% increase for children and a 54% increase among adults compared to data reported in 1999-2000. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2016.11.004)

Authors: Kim Robien, PhD, RD, CSO, FADA, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, PhD, RD, Cheryl L. Rock, PhD, RD. Interview: The authors examine the current evidence supporting nutrition recommendations and the role dieticians can play in preventing cancer recurrence and managing chronic conditions prevalent in cancer survivors, as well as improving quality of life and decreasing health care costs. March 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 3, Pages 368-375).

Authors: Marion J Franz, MS, RD, et al. Interview: Lead author and noted nutrition consultant, Marion J Franz, MS, RD, and Kari Kren, MPH, RD, LD, Manager, Evidence-based Practice, Research & Strategic Business Development, ADA, discuss the importance and implications of the ADA Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults. . December 2010 (Vol. 110, Issue 12, Pages 1852-1889).

Authors: Zerleen S. Quader, MPH, Cathleen Gillespie, MS, Sarah A. Sliwa, PhD, Jaspreet K.C. Ahuja, MS, Jinee P. Burdg, MPP, RD, LDN, Alanna Moshfegh, MS, RD, Pamela R. Pehrsson, PhD, Janelle P. Gunn, MPH, RD, Kristy Mugavero, RN, MSN, MPH, and Mary E. Cogswell, RN, DrPH. High sodium intake from a variety of foods makes children vulnerable to heart disease later in life, according to a new report. Sodium reduction is considered a key public health strategy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases nationwide. This study, the latest in ongoing CDC efforts to monitor U.S. sodium intake, points to 10 types of foods that make up almost 50% of kids' sodium intake. (10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.010)

Author: Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD. Video: Editor-in-Chief Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, Chair of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, highlights key features and noteworthy findings of the 2010 US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) Report. While many of the recommendations from previous reports are reinforced, new evidence-based findings will help registered dietitians and other health care providers prioritize effective approaches towards facilitating better eating habits among Americans. November 2010 (Vol. 110, Issue 11, Pages 1638-1645).

Authors: Phillip W. Jasper, MS, Melva T. James, PhD, Adam W. Hoover, PhD, Eric R. Muth. Researchers from Clemson University report on a new study that examines how wearable technology providing bite count feedback can help people concerned with overweight and obesity eat less through an easy-to-use self-monitoring tool that provides them with external indicators of their energy intake. (10.1016/j.jand.2016.03.007)

Author: Karen Stein, MFA. Interview: Jeanne Blankenship, MS, RD, CLE, ADAs vice president of Policy Initiatives and Advocacy, discusses the impact of the national approach to restaurant menu labeling mandated by the Health Care Reform Bill on practicing dietitians and consumers. September 2010 (Vol. 110, Issue 9, Pages 1280-1289) .

Authors: Lauren E. Au, PhD, RD; Shannon Whaley, PhD; Nila J. Rosen, MPH; Martha Meza; Lorrene D. Ritchie, PhD, RD. Video: Lauren Au, PhD, RD, reports on a study of WIC participants that demonstrated that both online and in-person group education are effective in helping parents reduce breakfast-skipping and improve other breakfast-related nutritional knowledge and benefits, which could potentially lead to sustained behavior change in this population. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.10.012)

Authors: Juliana F. W. Cohen, ScD, ScM, Jaquelyn L. Jahn, Scott Richardson, MBA, Sarah A. Cluggish, MBA, Ellen Parker, MBA, MSW, Eric B. Rimm, ScD. Video: Juliana Cohen presents the results of a new study that shows that elementary and middle school students who are given at least 25 minutes to eat lunch are more likely to choose fruits and consume more of their entrees, milk, and vegetables. Data were collected as part of the MEALS study, a collaboration between Project Bread and the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health to improve the selection and consumption of healthier school foods. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.07.019)

Authors: Kiyah J. Duffey, PhD; and Brenda M. Davy, PhD, RD. Virginia Tech researchers talk about how and why they developed the Healthy Beverage Index (HBI) and describe how this tool can be used to more accurately evaluate dietary consumption of all types of fluids. They found that higher HBI scores were associated with more favorable lipid profiles, decreased risk of hypertension; and, among men, better C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. (DOI: 2010.1016/j.jand.2015.05.005).

Authors: Patricia A. Stewart, PhD, RD; Susan L. Hyman, MD; Brianne L. Schmidt, RD; Eric A. Macklin, PhD; Ann Reynolds, MD; Cynthia R. Johnson, PhD, BCBA-D; S. Jill James, PhD; Patricia Manning-Courtney, MD. Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder sometimes try nutritional supplements and dietary regimens such as gluten-free and casein-free diets without professional supervision in an attempt to improve their children's symptoms. In the largest study of its kind, researchers report that these well-intentioned efforts can result in both insufficient nutrients and excessive nutrients.(DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.03.026).

Authors: Karen R. Florez, DrPH; Tamara Dubowitz, ScD; Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar, PhD; Robin Beckman, MS; and Rebecca Collins, PhD . Presentation: Dr. Karen R. Florez presents the results of a new study that reports that for people receiving food assistance there are significant links between depression, poor dietary quality, and high body mass index (BMI). They suggest that understanding the risk of depression among SNAP participants could be important to understanding the relationship among SNAP participation, diet, and weight. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.01.001).

Authors: Sarah A. Johnson, PhD, RD, CSO; Arturo Figueroa, MD, PhD, FACSM; Negin Navaei, BS; Alexei Wong, MS; Roy Kalfon, BS; Lauren T. Ormsbee, MS; Rafaela G. Feresin, MS; Marcus L. Elam, MS; Shirin Hooshmand, PhD; Mark E. Payton, PhD; and Bahram H. Arjmandi, PhD, RD. Interview: Dr. Arjmandi and Dr. Johnson discuss the results of a new study that found that daily consumption of blueberries for eight weeks resulted in significant reductions of both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Considering the prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, preventive strategies such as dietary modifications (e.g. functional foods and dietary supplements) that aim to improve hypertension and its related complications are warranted. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.11.001).

Authors: Authors: Kevin C. Mathias, PhD; Shu Wen Ng, PhD; Barry Popkin, PhD. Interview: Dr. Kevin Mathias discusses the results of a new study that found that there has been little change in the nutritional content of ready-to-eat grain-based desserts (RTE GBDs) manufactured or purchased in the United States between 2005 and 2012; however overall consumer purchases of RTE GBDs declined by 24% during that same time period. December 22, 2014 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.10.018). (DOI)

Authors: Rhonda Sebastian, MA; Cecilia Wilkinson Enns, MS, RD; Joseph D Goldman, MA; M. Katherine Hoy, EdD, RD; Alanna J Moshfegh, MS, RD . Interview: Sandwiches make up a substantial part of the American diet and are a significant contributor to daily energy and sodium intake. By closely analyzing data from the federal nationwide dietary intake survey known as "What We Eat in America NHANES 2009-2010," a team of Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers found that on any given day 49 percent of U.S. adults eat at least one sandwich, and sandwiches account for one-fifth of total daily sodium intake.Rhonda Sebastian and Cecilia Wilkinson Enns discuss the results of this study and implications for dietitians. October 6, 2014 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.07.034).

Authors: Nancy Hood, PhD; Lindsey Turner, PhD; Natalie Colabianchi, PhD; Frank Chaloupka, PhD; Lloyd Johnston, PhD. Interview: By making clean drinking water easily accessible to the over 30 million children participating in the National School Lunch Program, schools are taking the first steps towards decreasing the amount of sugar-sweetened beverages children are likely to consume; however, there is still a long way to go before kids are getting their daily recommended amount of water. Lindsey Turner, PhD, and Natalie Colabianchi, PhD, talk about their new study focusing on compliance, perceptions, and recommendations for promoting water consumption. April 9, 2014 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.02.001).

Authors: Meena Shah, PhD; Jennifer Copeland, MS; Lyn Dart, PhD, RD, LD; Beverley Adams Huet, MS; Ashlei James, MS; Debbie Rhea, EdD. Interview: Lead investigator Dr. Meena Shah talks about new research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that suggests that the ability to control energy intake may be affected by the speed at which we eat, and a high eating rate may impair the relationship between the sensory signals and processes that regulate how much we eat. Interesting similarities and differences between normal and overweight and obese groups emerged. December 30, 2013 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.11.002)

Authors: Eric Robinson, PhD; Jason Thomas; Paul Aveyard, PhD; Suzanne Higgs, PhD. Video: Is obesity a socially transmitted disease? Jason Thomas presents the results of a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that explored how social norms influence the quantity of food eaten. Researchers found that if participants were given information indicating that others were making low-calorie or high-calorie food choices, it significantly increased the likelihood that participants made similar choices. December 30, 2013 (10.1016/j.jand.2013.11.009).

Authors: Martin Wakeham, MD, FAAP; Melissa Christensen, Jennifer Manzi; Evelyn M. Kuhn, PhD; Matthew Scanlon, MD; Praveen S. Goday, MBBS; and Theresa A. Mikhailov, MD, PhD. Video: Lead investigator Dr. Martin Wakeham talks about the first study of enteral nutrition and caloric requirements (CR) among critically ill children detailed in a new report published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This study also showed the value of including registered dietitians in the medical team. June 28, 2013 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.04.025).

Authors: Alison L Mittelsteadt, MS, RD, LD; Corrilynn O Hileman, MD; Stephanie R Harris, PhD, RD, LD; Kelly M Payne, MS, RD, LD; Barbara M Gripshover, MD; and Grace A McComsey, MD, FIDSA. Interview: Alison L Mittelsteadt and Stephanie R Harris provide insights on the first study to show that HIV-infected women experience elevated resting energy expenditure (REE). Their bodies use more kilocalories for basic functions including circulation, body temperature, and breathing. Investigators determined that REE continues to be elevated regardless of virologic suppression. This should be considered during nutrition assessment and counseling of HIV-infected women. April 16, 2013 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.02.005).

Authors: MAJ Aaron P. Crombie, PhD, RD; LTC; LesLee K. Funderburk, PhD, RD; Tracey J. Smith, PhD, RD; Susan M. McGraw; Leila A. Walker, MS; Catherine M. Champagne, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA; H. Raymond Allen, PhD; Lee M. Margolis, MS, RD; Holly L. McClung, MS, RD; Andrew J. Young, PhD. Interview: Researchers discuss a new study conducted by the US Army and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center that shows the effectiveness of waging war against the obesity epidemic in military cafeterias by making small, but effective changes to promote healthy eating and food selection. Their results can be easily applied to civilian settings. DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.01.005.

Authors: Jennifer Burris, MS, RD, CDE, CNSC, CSSD; William Rietkerk, MD, MBA; Kathleen Woolf, PhD, RD, FACSM. Interview: Researchers discuss a new study that has determined that there is increasing evidence of a connection between diet and acne, particularly from high glycemic load diets and dairy products, and that medical nutrition therapy (MNT) can play an important role in acne treatment. March 2013 (Volume 113, Issue 3, Pages 416-430, DOI:10.1016/j.jand.2012.11.016).

Authors: Amy M. Lando, MPP, Serena C. Lo, PhD. Interview: An FDA-commissioned study finds that two proposed nutrition labeling changes could potentially make nutritional content information easier to understand. Study participants could more accurately assess the number of calories or amount of fat or other nutrients per serving and in the entire package when a single, large serving per container format or a dual-column format was used. February 2013 (Volume 113, Issue 2, DOI: DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.06.012).

Authors: Dawn E. Epstein; Andrew Sherwood, PhD; Patrick J. Smith, PhD; Linda Craighead, PhD; Carla Caccia, RD; Pao-Hwa Lin, PhD; Michael A. Babyak, PhD; Julie J. Johnson, PA-C; Alan Hinderliter, MD; James A. Blumenthal, PhD. Video: A new study finds that greater adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet can lead to significant reductions in blood pressure, but that African Americans are less likely to adopt the diet compared to whites. Strong cultural influences on food preferences, food preparation, and perceptions about eating practices may be contributing factors for African Americans. November 2012 (Volume 112, Issue 11, DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.07.007).

Authors: Bethany Barone Gibbs, PhD, Laura S. Kinzel, MS, RD, Kelley Pettee Gabriel, PhD, Yue-fang Chang, PhD, Lewis H. Kuller, MD. Interview: A new study reports that in post-menopausal women, some behaviors associated with short-term weight loss are not effective or sustainable for the long term. Bethany Barone Gibbs discusses the results in depth, interventions that could improve long-term obesity treatment outcomes, implications of the study for men and women of all ages, as well as the challenges of self-reporting in research on diets and eating behaviors. September 2012 (Volume 112, Issue 9, Pages 1347-1355, DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.06.012).

Authors: Barbara Bruemmer, PhD, RD; Jim Krieger, MD, MPH, Brian E. Saelens, PhD, Nadine Chan, PhD, MPH. Interview: How have menu labeling requirements, soon to go national, impacted energy, fat, and sodium content at chain restaurants? Barbara Bruemmer, PhD, RD, Program in Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, discusses the encouraging results of a newly released study of chain restaurants in King County, WA (implemented menu labeling in Jan 2009) and its implications for consumers.August 2012 (Volume 112, Issue 8, DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.05.011).

Authors: Reena Oza-Frank, PhD, RD, Madeline Zavodny, PhD, Solveig A. Cunningham, PhD. Video: This new study demonstrates that sweetened beverages are not in fact replacing other caloric beverages like milk and fruit juice in children's diets and are complements rather than substitutes. In an accompanying video Dr. Madeline Zavodny, professor of economics at Agnes Scott College, discusses the role of high calorie beverages in children's diets. Published online: July 18, 2012 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.05.011).

Authors: Renata Puppin Zandonadi, PhD; Raquel Braz Assuncao Botelho, PhD; Lenora Gandolfi, PhD; Janini Selva Ginani, MSc; Flavio Martins Montenegro, MSc; Riccardo Pratesi, PhD. Presentation: Raquel Braz Assuncao Botelho, PhD, nutritionist and professor at the University of Brasilia, discusses how she and her colleagues have developed and tested a gluten-free pasta made from green banana flour. This pasta alternative was well accepted and could provide a tasty and healthful alternative for people with celiac disease and contribute to a more diverse diet. July 2012 (Vol. 112, Issue 7, Pages 1068-1072, DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.04.002).

Authors: Helena H. Laroche, MD, Robert B. Wallace, MD, Linda Snetselaar RD, PhD, Stephen L. Hillis, PhD, Lyn M. Steffen, RD, PhD .Video: In one of the first longitudinal studies to examine the effect of having children on parents' eating habits, researchers have found that parenthood does not lead to healthier diets. In this accompanying video lead investigator Dr. Helena H. Laroche discusses how nutrition education programs and health practitioners should develop strategies to support and motivate healthy eating patterns in parents. Published online: April 30, 2012 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.02.024).

Authors: Rafael Perez-Escamilla, PhD; Julie E Obbagy, PhD, RD; Jean M Altman, MS; Eve V. Essery, PhD; Mary M. McGrane, PhD; Yat Ping Wong, MLS, MPH; Joanne M. Spahn, MS, RD, FADA; Christine L Williams, MD, MPH. Interview: Rafael Perez-Escamilla, PhD, Yale University, and Julie E. Obbagy, PhD, RD, USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion's Evidence Analysis Library Division, discuss the implications of a new report published in the Journal regarding the growing body of evidence linking energy density, the number of calories in a given amount of food, and body weight in adults as well as children and adolescents. Published online: April 3, 2012 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.01.020).

Authors: Alison M. Buttenheim, PhD, MBA, Joshua Havassy, MPH, Michelle Fang, Jonathan Glyn, and Allison E. Karpyn, PhD. Interview: Study at The Food Trust's Clark Park Farmers' Market (Philadelphia) found that making it easier for vendors to collect SNAP payments with electronic point-of-sale systems increased fresh produce sales to SNAP recipients by 38%. However, the costs associated with such systems may put them out of reach for farmers. Allison E. Karpyn and Alison M. Buttenheim discuss their research and associated policy implications. Published online: March 15, 2012 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2011.12.021).

Authors: Prashanthi Rao Raman, Esq, MPH, and Erica Gradwell, MS, RD. Interview: Prominent Academy officials discuss the formal request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to initiate the national coverage determination process. This would expand coverage and reimbursement to include nutrition services provided by registered dietitians enrolled as CMS providers. This request has been published in the January 2012 issue of the Journal and includes strong evidence that Academy members can use to demonstrate the critical role of registered dietitians as part of the health care team. January 2012 (Volume 112, Issue 1, Pages 149-176).

Authors: Dan J. Graham, PhD and Robert W. Jeffery, PhD. Video: Watch firsthand as investigators from the University of Minnesota used a computer equipped with an eye-tracking device to determine that most consumers pay less attention to Nutrition Facts labels than they report. Further data suggest that average consumers view label components at the top more than those at the bottom and read only the top five lines on a Nutrition Facts label. Prominently positioning key nutrients, and labels themselves, could substantially impact public health. Video provides supplemental content to the article published in the Journal. November 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 11, Pages 1704-1711).

Authors: Neeltje Annema, Jane S. Heyworth, Sarah A. McNaughton, Barry Iacopetta, and Lin Fritschi. Video: Investigators from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research, University of Western Australia and Deakin University discuss the links between fruit and vegetable consumption and three cancers occurring in different parts of the bowel: proximal colon cancer, distal colon cancer, and rectal cancer. Their research indicates that effects on colorectal cancer appear to differ by site of origin and type of fruit and vegetable. October 2011 (Vol. 111, Issue 10, Pages 1479-1490).