In this study, the authors examining post-diagnosis isoflavone and lignan intake in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, comparing differences by menopausal status and phytoestrogen type.

The authors found that post-diagnosis lignan intakes from 3 high-lignan foods may be considerable among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, yet have been unassessed in previous prognostic studies. The inclusion of these foods in dietary assessment methods may improve future intake estimates and the distributions on which breast cancer survival analyses are based.

You can read the compete study In Current Developments in Nutrition, #ASN's open-access journal.
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Eligibility is based upon membership in the ASN and enrollment in a U.S. graduate program in nutrition. Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000. Awards will be presented at Nutrition 2018 in Boston (June 9-12)

Applicants need to prepare a statement not to exceed one typewritten page written for a non-scientific audience that explains the contribution of the proposed research to knowledge in nutrition. In addition, applicants need to submit a summary of their research proposal not to exceed four single-spaced typewritten pages including objective, experimental approach, and selected references.

The review committee will evaluate significance, feasibility, communication and clarity, as well as overall scientific technical quality of the proposals.
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Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced that the House will vote on the compromise tax bill on Tuesday, December 19. The timing of the Senate vote is uncertain at the moment. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Thad Cochran (R-MS) are currently away from the Senate dealing with health-related issues, although press reports indicate that both expect to be available for a vote on the tax bill sometime this week. Congressional leaders are hoping to send the final bill to President Trump before Christmas.

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With your help, NIH can ask important questions from citizens that will improve our nation’s health. You will be asked what research questions the All of Us Research Program could address. Your input will be considered at a Research Priorities Workshop in March 2018 and ultimately help NIH build the All of Us research platform with the tools needed to answer those questions.

Click below for more details and instructions on how you can participate.
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Conversations about nutrition and health are common among many consumers, as they become increasingly aware of and interested in the health benefits of good diet. However, not everyone understands how to evaluate the nutrition information they come across in the media to determine what is science and what isn't.

#ASN has established a video competition, the Understanding Nutritional Science Competition, to promote the creation of short videos that will help the public better understand and evaluate hot topics in nutrition science. The video competition will increase awareness about the amount of false nutrition information in the media and provide the public with tools that will encourage them to investigate and evaluate nutrition information.

This video competition is open to #ASN members only: undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, medical interns, residents, or fellows, and early career professionals (employed for 10 years or less).

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Among its activities, the ASN Foundation offers more than two dozen scientific awards, enabling researchers and practitioners in the field of nutrition science to make new discoveries in critical areas of nutrition and deliver better nutrition care around the world.

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This #CDN study evaluated cross-sectional associations of urinary polyphenols with body mass index and body fat percentage in a diverse Hispanic/Latino population.

The authors found that, although associations were weak, resveratrol and urolithin A were inversely associated with obesity. Repeated polyphenol urine measures could clarify their long-term impact on body adiposity.

Read the full study in Current Developments in Nutrition (#CDN), #ASN's open-access journal.
http://ow.ly/TlFo30ha03Z

Prospective applicants must be currently enrolled in, or graduated within 12 months from the time of application, from a graduate level program in nutrition, food science, and/or journalism/communications. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The recipient will be awarded an 8–12 week paid internship ($600 per/week) at the IFIC/IFIC Foundation offices in Washington, DC.

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The authors of this study measured biomarkers of long-chain omega-3 fatty acid (EPA and DHA) status among family physicians to determine whether having their omega-3 status tested would influence attitudes and patient recommendations.

The authors found that blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids in family physicians were below recommendations. There was a discrepancy between perceived and actual omega-3 status. They concluded that increased awareness of personal omega-3 status among physicians may facilitate patient communication and recommendations about omega-3 fatty acid intake.

You can read the complete study in Current Developments in Nutrition, #ASN's open-access journal.
http://ow.ly/RIk930h9dfz