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The Journal of Nutrition (JN) publishes peer-reviewed original research papers covering all aspects of experimental nutrition in humans and other animal species; special articles such as reviews and biographies of prominent nutrition scientists; and issues, opinions, and commentaries on controversial issues in nutrition.
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Breakfast Skipping Is Associated with Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes among Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies
This study investigated the association between breakfast skipping and risk of type 2 diabetes by considering the influence of the body mass index (BMI).
Saturated Fatty Acid Intake Is Associated with Total Mortality in a Nationwide Cohort Study
This study assessed the associations of total and individual saturated fatty acid intakes with total mortality in a Chinese nationwide population.
Higher Dairy Intakes Are Associated with Higher Bone Mineral Density among Adults with Sufficient Vitamin D Status: Results from the Boston Puerto Rican Osteoporosis Study
The aim of this study was to examine associations of dairy intakes with bone mineral density among adults with and without adequate serum vitamin D status.
Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development (BOND): Vitamin B-12 Review
This report on vitamin B-12 (B12) is part of the Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development (BOND) Project, which provides state-of-the art information and advice on the selection, use, and interpretation of biomarkers of nutrient exposure, status, and function. As with the other 5 reports in this series, which focused on iodine, folate, zinc, iron, and vitamin A, this B12 report was developed with the assistance of an expert panel.
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JN 90th Anniversary Collection
To celebrate this milestone, the Editor-in-Chief has curated a collection of articles from the past several decades. Each original JN article is accompanied by a 90th anniversary commentary that examines the impact of the article on today's nutrition research.
Increased Impact Factor
The latest Impact Factor for The Journal of Nutrition, the first scientific journal dedicated to nutrition research, has risen to 4.398!
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National Nutrition Month 2019
Celebrate National Nutrition Month with a special collection of articles from the four ASN journals.
