The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reduces food insecurity but is underused among many households. To increase SNAP participation, twenty-one states have adopted the standard medical deduction (SMD), which simplifies administrative requirements for eligible households (those with...

Background: Abnormal serum magnesium (Mg) concentrations are common and associated with worse mortality in kidney-transplant recipients. Many kidney and transplant-related factors affect Mg homeostasis. The concentration of the active form, ionized Mg (iMg), is not measured clinically, and total Mg ...

What is already known about this topic? Subjective cognitive decline (SCD), self-reported memory loss or confusion that is occurring more frequently, might be a symptom of early-stage dementia. What is added by this report? During 2015-2020, approximately 10% of adults aged ≥45 years reported SCD,...

Background: Neural tube defects (NTDs) still occur among some women who consume 400 μg of folic acid for prevention. It has been hypothesized that intakes of methyl donors and other micronutrients involved in one-carbon metabolism may further protect against NTDs. Objectives: To investigate whether ...

Objective: To explore how outpatient dietitians select and use applications (apps) to support nutrition education. Methods: Qualitative analysis of 20 dietitians who participated in semistructured interviews investigating their app use and recommendation processes. Transcripts were analyzed using...

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) bacteria continue to impact the food industry. Environmental sampling of potential sources of contamination is important to aid epidemiologic efforts in tracking foodborne illnesses throughout the United States. Here, the draft genome sequences of 110...

Partnerships between food prescription programs and food banks can address food insecurity and support health; however, few studies have examined the experience and perceptions of health care partners about these programs. Our objective was to analyze secondary qualitative data from clinicians and...

We report the whole-genome sequences, along with annotations, of five Pediococcus ethanolidurans and three Pediococcus pentosaceus isolates from commercial cucumber fermentations performed in North Carolina (n = 3) and Minnesota (n = 5), USA.

This study aims to analyze consumer perceptions and preferences for local and state-sponsored labels and how consumers' familiarity with the state brand affects their willingness to pay for the labeled products using the case of Missouri. We found that the local label and state brand differ from...

Body mass index (BMI) screenings are conducted as part of Head Start's (HS) health and nutrition assessments. Weight status classifications, which rely on the accuracy of the BMI measurements, are communicated to caregivers to engage them in health behavior change. Limited qualitative research has...