The Interaction Between Dietary Fructose and Magnesium Adversely Affects Macromineral Homeostasis in Men

Posted on December 24, 2010 by admin

David B. Milne, PhD, and Forrest H. Nielsen, PhD

United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Objective: Studies with rats have found that an interaction between fructose and magnesium affects macromineral metabolism; high dietary fructose significantly increased kidney calcification in both male and female rats, particularly when dietary magnesium was low. This study tests the hypothesis that an interaction between dietary fructose and magnesium adversely affects macromineral homeostasis in men. Continue reading →

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Influence of Purine Intake on Uric Acid Excretion in Infants Fed Soy Infant Formulas

Posted on December 24, 2010 by admin

Matthew J. Kuchan, PhD, Karin M. Ostrom, PhD, Carla Smith, BS, and Peter E. Hu, PhD

Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Research, Medical and Regulatory Affairs (M.J.K., K.M.O., P.E.H.) and Analytical Research and Development (C.S.), Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio

Objective: These studies tested the hypothesis that increasing intake of purines, delivered as RNA from soy protein-based infant formula, would increase urinary uric acid excretion in infants. Continue reading →

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Nutrition On The Internet

Posted on December 24, 2010 by admin

The Word Wide Web is promoting a revolution in communication no less important than the development of movable type, radio or television. A vast amount of information is now available to anyone with access to a computer and a telephone line. Continue reading →

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How To Become A Nutrition Author

Posted on December 24, 2010 by admin

Instructions for Authors

The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition welcomes manuscripts of high scientific quality which are relevant to human nutrition. Submissions will be considered in the following categories: Continue reading →

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The National Nutrition Alliance

Posted on December 24, 2010 by admin

1. Purposes: The National Nutrition Alliance, an arm of the American College of Nutrition, was established to bring industry, academia, and nutrition practice together for the  purpose of improving human health through better nutrition.  NNA provides a unique opportunity for industry scientists to interact with academicians and practitioners on issues of mutual interest. Continue reading →

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