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Editor-in-Chief

Dennis M. Bier, MD

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About the journal

The most highly rated peer-reviewed, primary research journal in nutrition and dietetics, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) publishes the latest research on topics in nutrition, such as obesity, vitamins and minerals, nutrition and disease, and energy metabolism.

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No consistent evidence of a disproportionately low resting energy expenditure in long-term successful weight-loss maintainers

This aim of this study was to investigate the complex relationship between resting energy expenditure and long-term successful weight loss in humans.

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The physiologic and phenotypic significance of variation in human amylase gene copy number

The study found that the number of copies of the salivary amylase gene influences the rate of starch digestion and glycemic responses after consumption of starchy foods. 

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Dairy matrix effects: response to consumption of dairy fat differs when eaten within the cheese matrix—a randomized controlled trial

The study found that fats sequestered within the matrix of cheese can significantly lower plasma cholesterol levels compared with the same components eaten within different food matrices.

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Autism spectrum disorder and food neophobia: clinical and subclinical links

The study found that the early emergence of food neophobia behaviors and their linkage to autistic traits may impact health outcomes such as body weight.

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AJCN Policy Change

AJCN policy changes

AJCN will only review the results of clinical studies that were prospectively registered in a clinical trials database. Similarly, ASN will only review the results of meta-analyses that were prospectively registered if started on or after July 1, 2018.

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Highly Cited Collection

Explore a collection of highly cited articles from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the most highly rated peer-reviewed, primary research journal in nutrition and dietetics.

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ASN's membership of more than 5,000 scientists and practitioners continues to grow daily. Founded in 1928, the Society's membership rolls read like a "who's who" in the field of nutrition research.

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Childhood Obesity Thematic Collection

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