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- Nutrition experts are now calling for B-12 fortification in addition to the already existing folate fortification in food. This will assure that B-12 deficiencies will not be created by excess folate.
- Regular consumption of soy protein foods had no significant effect on lowering plasma LDL cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic subjects.
- Exclusive breastfeeding may be associated with lower blood cholesterol concentrations in later life.
- Previous associations between carotenoids (beta carotene) and increased risk of lung cancer are misguided and not seen as a causal risk factor.
- Diet and exercise under supervision of a health professional results in a significant decrease in body weight in women and men. However, this decrease was not maintained at one year follow-up. This supports the idea that periodic or sometimes intensive supervision is necessary for maintaining the positive results of a weight-loss program.
- Ingestion of ground flaxseed, flaxseed oil, or flaxseed powder, while know for its omega-3 content, did not increase EPA/DHA levels in this study's subjects. This echoes the fact that plant sources of omega-3 (flax, chia, hemp, etc.) are poor converters to EPA/DHA.
- Lower folate status in African-American women may also be associated with lower choline status.
- Body size should be taken into account when estimating the amount of vitamin D intake needed to raise 25(OH)D to the desired level.
- Internal medicine interns' perceive nutrition counseling as a priority, but lack the confidence and knowledge to effectively provide adequate nutrition education.
- Young children should receive at least 70-100 mg. of supplemental magnesium daily
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