Bacteriophages – An Alternative to Antibiotics?
Introduction to Bacteriophages People taking antibiotics often develop resistance and experience gastrointestinal distress, since antibiotics kill b...
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Current research Highlights
The Saqmolo’ Project in Guatemala
Background on The Saqmolo' Project Approximately 150 million children—or roughly one-quarter of all the children in the world—are “stunted,â€...
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Bone Health: Early Prevention of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis: The Facts Osteoporosis and low-bone mass (commonly referred to as osteopenia) are a major public health threat to approximately 53.6...
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Combating COVID-19 and the Role of Nutrition
COVID-19 Background In December 2019, the viral pandemic of respiratory illness caused by COVID-19, otherwise known as severe acute respiratory syn...
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Research interests
Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Magnesium Requirements
Nutrition and COVID-19
Choline and Cogition
Dietary Supplements
Anthocyanins and Other Flavonoids
LGBTQ+ Nutrition
Gut Microbiome
Low-Grade Inflammation
Nutrient Shortfalls
Sports Nutrition
First 1000 Days
ScienceBased Policy
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Scientific Contributions
OPED CONTRIBUTIONS
We Should Establish A National Institute of Nutrition (USA Today, August 2019)
Genetically Engineered Foods Solve Nutritional Challenges (The Detroit News) – July 2019
The Beef on Animal Agriculture that’s Mostly Bull ( Diplomatic Courier) – March 2019
Is nutrition research broken? An interview with Taylor Wallace ( Scientific American)
It’s time to end fake news about GMO Foods being Unsafe (Louisville Courier Journal)
FDA Nominee Must consider misleading food labels (Washington Examiner)
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Editorial Roles
Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Dietary Supplements
Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Journal of the American College of Nutrition
Scholarly Publications
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FROM MY BLOG
Sugar Substitutes for Cooking
If you're trying to reduce the sugar and calories in your diet, you may be turning to artificial sweeteners or other sugar substitutes. You aren't alo...
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Pumpkin Beer – America’s Favorite Seasonal Brew!
The Pumpkin Beer Seasonal Sensation Once the temperature drops and leaves start to turn, it’s time to break out America’s favorite six-pack of sug...
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Intermittent Fasting – What the Science Says
Intermittent fasting diets are currently one of the world’s most popular health trends. They have gained considerable popularity in recent yea...
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