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health-and-nutrition1 year ago•8 min saved

"LA Residents' Eating Habits Tracked in Massive Food Experiment to Determine Best Diet"

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge are conducting a 5-year, $189 million study backed by the National Institutes of Health to determine the best diet for individuals. Around 10,000 people, including 1,200 from Louisiana, will have their diets tracked and their body responses measured to create a massive dataset for personalized diet advice. The study aims to develop tailored diets based on factors such as medical history, genes, and regional food availability, with the ultimate goal of providing customized diet recommendations akin to personalized medicine.

via NOLA.com|

#health-and-nutrition #louisiana-residents #nutrition-study

health-and-nutrition1 year ago•1 min saved

"Unveiling the Multi-Million Dollar Quest for the Ultimate Diet and Health Answers"

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is leading a $189 million NIH-funded study involving 10,000 participants to determine personalized nutrition guidance by analyzing how individuals respond differently to foods. The study includes 500 people living at scientific facilities for six weeks, strictly following designed meals and undergoing extensive medical tests. Researchers aim to create algorithms that predict the effects of specific diets on individuals, ultimately providing more accurate and personalized nutrition guidance to help Americans adopt healthier eating habits.

via Greater Baton Rouge Business Report|

#health-and-nutrition #healthier-eating #nih-funded-study

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Insights and Updates on Long COVID: A Comprehensive Overview.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center participated in a federally funded study of long COVID, which identified 12 symptoms and found that long COVID was more common and severe in study participants infected before the 2021 Omicron variant. The study assigned points to each of the 12 symptoms and defined four subgroups or “clusters” with a range of impacts on health. The results may help provide the basis for new treatments.

via Greater Baton Rouge Business Report|

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