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The American Dietetic Association's Evidence Analysis Library is a synthesis of the best nutritional research, including conclusion statements, evidence summaries, and analytic summaries of research articles across nutritionally relevant disease states into an accessible, online, user-friendly library. ADA's nationally recognized evidence analysis process ensures that only the highest quality, most relevant research is included. Expert panels of practitioners and researchers identify critical clinical questions and highly-trained evidence analysts distill the technical information into readable summaries.

The articles listed below all explore research topics featured in the Evidence Analysis Library. Readers interested in additional information on the topics covered may access the Evidence Analysis Library by clicking on the “Research” link at www.eatright.org or by visiting www.adaevidencelibrary.com.


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2009

August 2009

Continuing Education ArticleOnline Extra Action for Health in Diabetes (Look AHEAD) Trial: Baseline Evaluation of Selected Nutrients and Food Group Intake
Mara Z. Vitolins, Andrea M. Anderson, Linda Delahanty, Hollie Raynor, Gary D. Miller, Connie Mobley, Rebecca Reeves, Monica Yamamoto, Catherine Champagne, Rena R. Wing, Elizabeth Mayer-Davis, The Look AHEAD Research Group
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
August 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 8, Pages 1367-1375)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (338 KB) | Add-Ons

Breakfast Consumption in Adolescence and Young Adulthood: Parental Presence, Community Context, and Obesity
Michael J. Merten, Amanda L. Williams, Lenka H. Shriver
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
August 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 8, Pages 1384-1391)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (318 KB)

B-Vitamin Deficiency in Hospitalized Patients with Heart Failure
Mary E. Keith, Natalie A. Walsh, Pauline B. Darling, Stacy A. Hanninen, Subarna Thirugnanam, Howard Leong-Poi, Aiala Barr, Michael J. Sole
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
August 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 8, Pages 1406-1410)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (260 KB)

Shellfish Consumption and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Eric M. Matheson, Arch G. Mainous, Elizabeth G. Hill, Mark A. Carnemolla
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
August 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 8, Pages 1422-1426)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (243 KB)

Low-Fat Dairy Intake and Body Weight and Composition Changes in College Students
Kavita H. Poddar, Kathy W. Hosig, Sharon M. Nickols-Richardson, Eileen S. Anderson, William G. Herbert, Susan E. Duncan
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
August 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 8, Pages 1433-1438)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (270 KB)

Importance of Nutritional Assessment and Collaboration between Physicians and Registered Dietitians in Detecting Celiac Disease: Two Case Studies
Aviva Shemesh, Ronit Endevelt, Shlomo M. Monnickendam
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
August 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 8, Pages 1445-1448)
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July 2009

Continuing Education Article Carbohydrate Intake and Overweight and Obesity among Healthy Adults
Anwar T. Merchant, Hassanali Vatanparast, Shahzaib Barlas, Mahshid Dehghan, Syed Mahboob Ali Shah, Lawrence De Koning, Susan E. Steck
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
July 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 7, Pages 1165-1172)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (439 KB)

Online Extra Trends in Nutrient Intake among Adults with Diabetes in the United States: 1988-2004
Reena Oza-Frank, Yiling J. Cheng, K.M. Venkat Narayan, Edward W. Gregg
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
July 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 7, Pages 1173-1178)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (504 KB) | Add-Ons

Continuing Education Article The Role of Diet in Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Adults: A Narrative Review
William D. Heizer, Susannah Southern, Susan McGovern
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
July 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 7, Pages 1204-1214)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (440 KB)

A Garden Pilot Project Enhances Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Children
Stephanie Heim, Jamie Stang, Marjorie Ireland
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
July 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 7, Pages 1220-1226)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (289 KB)

A Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Improves High School Students' Consumption of Fresh Produce
Elaine M. Davis, Karen Weber Cullen, Kathleen B. Watson, Melanie Konarik, John Radcliffe
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
July 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 7, Pages 1227-1231)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (255 KB)

Development of Symptomatic Cardiovascular Disease after Self-Reported Adherence to the Atkins Diet
Ted D. Barnett, Neal D. Barnard, Tim L. Radak
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
July 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 7, Pages 1263-1265)
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June 2009

Continuing Education ArticleOnline Extra Waist Circumference and Fat Intake Are Associated with High Blood Pressure in Mexican Children Aged 8 to 10 Years
Eloisa Colín-Ramírez, Lilia Castillo-Martínez, Arturo Orea-Tejeda, Antonio R. Villa Romero, Arely Vergara Castañeda, Enrique Asensio Lafuente
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
June 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 6, Pages 996-1003)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (439 KB) | Add-Ons

What Food and Nutrition Services Should Be Regulated in Assisted-Living Facilities for Older Adults?
Shirley Y. Chao, Johanna T. Dwyer, Robert F. Houser, Sharon Tennstedt, Paul Jacques
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
June 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 6, Pages 1048-1057)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (346 KB)

Parental Feeding Practices in the United States and in France: Relationships with Child's Characteristics and Parent's Eating Behavior
Blandine de Lauzon-Guillain, Dara Musher-Eizenman, Emeline Leporc, Shayla Holub, Marie Aline Charles
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
June 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 6, Pages 1064-1069)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (258 KB)

Enhanced Absorption of n-3 Fatty Acids from Emulsified Compared with Encapsulated Fish Oil
Susan K. Raatz, J. Bruce Redmon, Nyra Wimmergren, James V. Donadio, Douglas M. Bibus
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
June 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 6, Pages 1076-1081)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (309 KB)


May 2009

Calcium Absorption from Fortified Ice Cream Formulations Compared with Calcium Absorption from Milk
Regine M. van der Hee, Silvia Miret, Marieke Slettenaar, Guus S.M.J.E. Duchateau, Anton G. Rietveld, Joy E. Wilkinson, Patricia J. Quail, Mark J. Berry, Jack R. Dainty, Birgit Teucher, Susan J. Fairweather-Tait
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
May 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 5, Pages 830-835)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (313 KB)

Online Extra Hand-Held Indirect Calorimeter Offers Advantages Compared with Prediction Equations, in a Group of Overweight Women, to Determine Resting Energy Expenditures and Estimated Total Energy Expenditures during Research Screening
Karen E. Spears, Hyunsook Kim, Kay M. Behall, Joan M. Conway
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
May 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 5, Pages 836-845)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (731 KB) | Add-Ons

Competitive Foods in Schools: Availability and Purchasing in Predominately Rural Small and Large High Schools
Nicole L. Nollen, Christie Befort, Ann McGrath Davis, Tricia Snow, Jonathan Mahnken, Qingjiang Hou, Mary Story, Jasjit S. Ahluwalia
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
May 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 5, Pages 857-864)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (303 KB)

Competitive Foods in Schools: Availability and Purchasing in Predominately Rural Small and Large High Schools
Nicole L. Nollen, Christie Befort, Ann McGrath Davis, Tricia Snow, Jonathan Mahnken, Qingjiang Hou, Mary Story, Jasjit S. Ahluwalia
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
May 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 5, Pages 857-864)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (303 KB)

Impact of Dairy and Sweetened Beverage Consumption on Diet and Weight of a Multiethnic Population of Head Start Mothers
Carol E. O'Neil, Theresa A. Nicklas, Yan Liu, Frank A. Franklin
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
May 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 5, Pages 874-882)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (351 KB)

Comparison between Dietary Assessment Methods for Determining Associations between Nutrient Intakes and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Vanessa A. Farrell, Margaret Harris, Timothy G. Lohman, Scott B. Going, Cynthia A. Thomson, Judith L. Weber, Linda B. Houtkooper
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
May 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 5, Pages 899-904)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (263 KB)


April 2009

Adolescent and Young Adult Vegetarianism: Better Dietary Intake and Weight Outcomes but Increased Risk of Disordered Eating Behaviors
Ramona Robinson-O'Brien, Cheryl L. Perry, Melanie M. Wall, Mary Story, Dianne Neumark-Sztainer
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
April 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 4, Pages 648-655)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (311 KB)

Continuing Education Article A Systemic Review of the Roles of n-3 Fatty Acids in Health and Disease
Natalie D. Riediger, Rgia A. Othman, Miyoung Suh, Mohammed H. Moghadasian
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
April 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 4, Pages 668-679)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (474 KB)

It's All About Kids: Preventing Overweight in Elementary School Children in Tulsa, OK
Norma DeVault, Tay Kennedy, Janice Hermann, Mwarumba Mwavita, Pam Rask, Amber Jaworsky
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
April 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 4, Pages 680-687)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (290 KB)

Implementing a Low-Fat Eating Plan in the Women's Intervention Nutrition Study
M. Katherine Hoy, Barbara L. Winters, Rowan T. Chlebowski, Constantina Papoutsakis, Alice Shapiro, Michele P. Lubin, Cynthia A. Thomson, Mary B. Grosvenor, Trisha Copeland, Elyse Falk, Kristina Day, George L. Blackburn
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
April 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 4, Pages 688-696)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (308 KB)

A Brief Dietary Screener: Appropriate for Overweight Latino Adolescents?
Jaimie N. Davis, Melissa C. Nelson, Emily E. Ventura, Leslie A. Lytle, Michael I. Goran
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
April 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 4, Pages 725-729)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (241 KB)


March 2009

Supplement Use Contributes to Meeting Recommended Dietary Intakes for Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin C in Four Ethnicities of Middle-Aged and Older Americans: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
Andrea N. Burnett-Hartman, Annette L. Fitzpatrick, Kun Gao, Sharon A. Jackson, Pamela J. Schreiner
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
March 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 3, Pages 422-429)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (184 KB)

Online Extra Effects of Food Form and Timing of Ingestion on Appetite and Energy Intake in Lean Young Adults and in Young Adults with Obesity
Richard D. Mattes, Wayne W. Campbell
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
March 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 3, Pages 430-437)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (791 KB) | Add-Ons

An Adolescent Weight-Loss Program Integrating Family Variables Reduces Energy Intake
Heather Kitzman-Ulrich, Robert Hampson, Dawn K. Wilson, Katherine Presnell, Alan Brown, Mary O'Boyle
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
March 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 3, Pages 491-496)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (145 KB)

Increased Sweetened Beverage Intake Is Associated with Reduced Milk and Calcium Intake in 3- to 7-Year-Old Children at Multi-Item Laboratory Lunches
Kathleen L. Keller, Jared Kirzner, Angelo Pietrobelli, Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Myles S. Faith
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
March 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 3, Pages 497-501)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (174 KB)


February 2009

Continuing Education Article A Low-Fat Vegan Diet Elicits Greater Macronutrient Changes, but Is Comparable in Adherence and Acceptability, Compared with a More Conventional Diabetes Diet among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
Neal D. Barnard, Lise Gloede, Joshua Cohen, David J.A. Jenkins, Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy, Amber A. Green, Hope Ferdowsian
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
February 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 2, Pages 263-272)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (170 KB)

The Effect of a Low-Glycemic Diet vs a Standard Diet on Blood Glucose Levels and Macronutrient Intake in Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Alisha J. Rovner, Tonja R. Nansel, Lauren Gellar
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
February 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 2, Pages 303-307)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (122 KB)

Change in Food Choices Following a Glycemic Load Intervention in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Carla K. Miller, Melissa Davis Gutshcall, Diane C. Mitchell
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
February 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 2, Pages 319-324)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (129 KB)


January 2009

Motivational Interviewing as a Component of a School-Based Obesity Prevention Program for Adolescent Girls
Colleen Flattum, Sarah Friend, Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Mary Story
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
January 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 1, Pages 91-94)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (360 KB)

Effect of Portion Size Information on Food Intake
Øydis Ueland, Armand V. Cardello, Ellen P. Merrill, Larry L. Lesher
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
January 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 1, Pages 124-127)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (216 KB)

Assessing Validity and Reliability of Resting Metabolic Rate in Six Gas Analysis Systems
Jamie A. Cooper, Abigail C. Watras, Matthew J. O'Brien, Amy Luke, Jennifer R. Dobratz, Carrie P. Earthman, Dale A. Schoeller
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
January 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 1, Pages 128-132)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (705 KB)

Macronutrient Analysis of a Nationwide Sample of Donor Breast Milk
Katherine Y. Wojcik, David J. Rechtman, Martin L. Lee, Armando Montoya, Elena T. Medo
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
January 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 1, Pages 137-140)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (314 KB)

Diet and Physical Activity Patterns of School-Aged Children
Maya Vadiveloo, Lei Zhu, Paula A. Quatromoni
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
January 2009 (Vol. 109, Issue 1, Pages 145-151)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (298 KB)


2008

December 2008

Online Extra Validation of a Food Choice Map with a 3-Day Food Record and Serum Values to Assess Folate and Vitamin B-12 Intake in College-Aged Women
Aysheh M. Shuaibi, Gustaaf P. Sevenhuysen, James D. House
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
December 2008 (Vol. 108, Issue 12, Pages 2041-2050)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1180 KB) | Add-Ons

Nutritional Characteristics and Body Mass Index of Children in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Yvette C. Paulino, Patricia Coleman, Nicola H. Davison, Soo K. Lee, Tayna B. Camacho, Lynnette F. Tenorio, Suzanne P. Murphy, Rachel Novotny
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
December 2008 (Vol. 108, Issue 12, Pages 2100-2104)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (131 KB)


November 2008

Continuing Education Article Diabetes Risk, Low Fitness, and Energy Insufficiency Levels among Children from Poor Families
Roberto P. Treviño, Donovan L. Fogt, Tammy Jordan Wyatt, Liset Leal-Vasquez, Erica Sosa, Charlotte Woods
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
November 2008 (Vol. 108, Issue 11, Pages 1846-1853)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (184 KB)

Cognitive, Behavioral, and Social Factors Are Associated with Bias in Dietary Questionnaire Self-Reports by Schoolchildren Aged 9 to 11 Years
Graham F. Moore, Katy Tapper, Laurence Moore, Simon Murphy
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
November 2008 (Vol. 108, Issue 11, Pages 1865-1873)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (160 KB)

Incident Heart Failure Is Associated with Lower Whole-Grain Intake and Greater High-Fat Dairy and Egg Intake in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study
Jennifer A. Nettleton, Lyn M. Steffen, Laura R. Loehr, Wayne D. Rosamond, Aaron R. Folsom
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
November 2008 (Vol. 108, Issue 11, Pages 1881-1887)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (149 KB)

Providing Obesity Prevention Counseling to Children during a Primary Care Clinic Visit: Results from a Pilot Study
Martha Y. Kubik, Mary Story, Cynthia Davey, Bonnie Dudovitz, Ellie Ulrich Zuehlke
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
November 2008 (Vol. 108, Issue 11, Pages 1902-1906)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (125 KB)

Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity in Child Care: What Parents Recommend
Sara E. Benjamin, Jess Haines, Sarah C. Ball, Dianne S. Ward
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
November 2008 (Vol. 108, Issue 11, Pages 1907-1911)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (127 KB)


October 2008

Continuing Education ArticleOnline Extra Changes in Nutrient Intake and Dietary Quality among Participants with Type 2 Diabetes Following a Low-Fat Vegan Diet or a Conventional Diabetes Diet for 22 Weeks
Gabrielle M. Turner-McGrievy, Neal D. Barnard, Joshua Cohen, David J.A. Jenkins, Lise Gloede, Amber A. Green
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
October 2008 (Vol. 108, Issue 10, Pages 1636-1645)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (174 KB) | Add-Ons

Commercial Assays to Assess Gluten Content of Gluten-Free Foods: Why They Are Not Created Equal
Tricia Thompson, Enrique Méndez
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
October 2008 (Vol. 108, Issue 10, Pages 1682-1687)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (162 KB)

Online Extra Weight Gain Prevention: Identifying Theory-Based Targets for Health Behavior Change in Young Adults eExtra
Kathryn A. Strong, Serena L. Parks, Eileen Anderson, Richard Winett, Brenda M. Davy
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
October 2008 (Vol. 108, Issue 10, Pages 1708-1715.e3)
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (180 KB)


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