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This semester my nutrition class is analyzing weight loss diets. Here's the link to numerous research projects Beloit College students have done with me about many aspects of nutrition. [http://beloit.edu/~ordman/posters/posterindices/postersonlinemaster.htm]

In AJCN of September, 2007, there are several articles relevant to dieting in boldface below . And lots of other exciting stories summarized at http://www.beloit.edu/nutrition/litnotes/litnotes07sepajcn.htm

Below are the headlines:

[Why eating unlimited fat leads to obesity-Atkin's diet flaw]

[French diet healthy but costly]Low energy density and high nutritional quality are each associated with higher diet costs in French adults

[Low glycemic index diet may not help]

[Get some calcium AND EXERCISE to prevent osteoporosis] [Holistic approach to osteoporosis is best]

[A view to the future of personalized nutrition]

[Low carb high fat diet may slow speed of thinking]

[A cup of coffee daily may reduce plaque in arteries]

[Folate prevents heart disease]

[1,000 to 2,000 IU vitamin D3 daily- SAFE AND PROVEN]

[Teaching kids nutrition reduces obesity]

[Too much calcium/too little magnesium increases colorectal cancer]

[Dietary fiber very useful]

[Plant sterols lower bad cholesterol]

[CLAs increase burning fat while sleeping]

-Thanks, Doc Roc