Tag: Nutrition
Understanding Cachexia in Cancer Patients: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Cancer cachexia is a condition that causes weakness, fatigue, and loss of muscle and fat in cancer patients. Unlike malnutrition, it cannot be reversed with nutrition support alone. It is most common in people...
Next U.S. Dietary Guidelines: 5 Questions and Impossible Restrictions
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are updated every five years, play a significant role in shaping federal nutritional programs like WIC, school lunches, and meals for veterans and seniors. Despite this, a large...
Michigan Students Improve Heart Health with Free School Meals & Wellness Programs
The start of the new school year in Michigan brings with it a focus on improving heart health for students through free school meals and wellness programs. The American Heart Association emphasizes the importance...
Unlock the $20K Prize: Analyze New Food Data in Scientific Research Contest
The American Heart Association recently announced an exciting opportunity for scientific researchers to participate in a data challenge using the food database from the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI). This initiative, co-managed by...