The American journal of clinical nutrition

The most recent articles from: Am. J. Clin. Nutr. April 2009

Am. J. Clin. Nutr. · Apr 2009

Editorial Comment

Disparities in obesity prevalence in the United States: black women at risk.

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Am. J. Clin. Nutr. · Apr 2009

A prospective study of micronutrient status in adolescent pregnancy.

Adolescents are more likely than adults to consume energy-dense, micronutrient-poor diets and to experience adverse pregnancy outcomes. ⋯ Poor micronutrient intake and status increase the risk of SGA births in pregnant adolescents.

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Am. J. Clin. Nutr. · Apr 2009

Sweetened beverage consumption and risk of coronary heart disease in women.

Previous studies have linked full-calorie sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with greater weight gain and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. ⋯ Regular consumption of SSBs is associated with a higher risk of CHD in women, even after other unhealthful lifestyle or dietary factors are accounted for.

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