J Nutrition Mar, 2010 -- SUMMARY - See this, longer synopses, and links to published articles at Nutrition investigator .

EVERYONE - 1. Everyone needs vitamin D supplements - High sun exposure is defined as ~90 min/d, ~35% body exposed. Even these people still need a vitamin D supplement.

PREGNANCY AND CHILDREN
2. Poor fetal nutrition contributes to adult chronic disease
3. Probiotics (yogurt) are helpful during pregnancy to prevent allergies
4. Childhood protein intake may affect the timing of puberty
5. Symposium on the Early life determinants of Metabolic Syndrome - Metabolic syndrome (MetS) represents a combination of cardio-metabolic risk determinants, including central obesity, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, and microalbuminuria. ..Maternal obesity or malnutrition during pregnancy increases the risk for metabolic disorders (including obesity) in the offspring.

OBESITY
6. Tea may prevent obesity
7. BCAAs may reduce obesity - [read about BCAAs]

GOOD FOOD
8. Virgin olive oil is much better for health than refined olive oil
9. Here is how blueberries prevent hyperglycemia and diabetes
10. Rye bread is better for constipation than wheat bread or laxatives
11. Soy and isoflavone intake lowers diabetes risk
12. Flavanol intake may lower stroke risk - Enjoy foods like tea, wine, chocolate.
13. Whole grains reduce inflammation, while refined grains increase it
14. Symposium on Benefits of Probiotics [yogurt]- Probiotic bacteria are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.

POLICY - 15. Cash and In-Kind Transfers in Poor Rural Communities in Mexico Increase Household Fruit, Vegetable, and Micronutrient Consumption but Also Lead to Excess Energy Consumption