by Lisa Grentz  , Kristin Furfari  and Rebekah Keifer

Received: 13 January 2024;  Published: 19 April 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2402007

Infants with a critical congenital heart defect are at high-risk for feeding difficulties, often necessitating feeding tube placement. Enteral nutrition (EN) support is initiated to meet nutritional requirements and promote growth pre- and post-operatively. Tube-fed infants with congenital heart dis [...]

by Maria Pereira  , Ana Valado  , Patrícia Antunes  and Leonel Pereira

Received: 30 August 2023;  Published: 15 April 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2402006

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for two-thirds of premature deaths in Europe. This added to the European socio-economic scenario already weakened by the vital aging of the population, contributes to the loss of active individuals, weakening competitiveness and social and economic su [...]

by Inmaculada Zarzo  , Nadia San Onofre  and Jose M. Soriano

Received: 17 November 2023;  Published: 03 April 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2402005

The relationship between obesity and weight loss treatments has run parallel throughout history; however, not all diets are suitable for improving one’s health. This review aims to categorize diets according to the new classification of hazardous diets established in 2021. A search was conducted acr [...]

by Sanju Dahiya  and Munish Garg

Received: 23 August 2023;  Published: 26 March 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2401004

The world has suffered a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic, for which nobody was prepared. Due to the lack of appropriate treatment, Indian medicinal plants have alleviated the burden due to their diverse health benefits. It has been observed that certain medicinal plants can effectively enhance immu [...]

by Caroline Soares  and Paula Ministro

Received: 04 January 2024;  Published: 19 March 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2401003

by Kaitlyn Sills  , Alicia Stapp  , Laurel Lambert  and Kenya Wolff

Received: 31 August 2023;  Published: 17 January 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2401002

Schools play an integral role in providing opportunities for children of all ages to be exposed to nutrition education. There are a variety of ways children can receive nutrition education in the school setting, such as explicit lessons, modeled dialogue, and exposure to nutrition-based principles. [...]

by Recent Progress in Nutrition

Received: 04 January 2024;  Published: 05 January 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2401001

The editors of Recent Progress in Nutrition would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to reco [...]

by Ana Valado  , Polina Ponedilok  , Armando Caseiro  and Leonel Pereira

Received: 22 July 2023;  Published: 29 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304024

Noncommunicable diseases (NCD), such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), are responsible for the majority of annual deaths worldwide. Dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, among others, can enhance the onset of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The integration of natural products in the diet, su [...]

by Livinus Emebiri

Received: 18 August 2023;  Published: 24 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304023

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is pivotal to global food security, with its energy-rich grains that are also the major vegetable protein source in human diets. Decades of primary emphasis on grain yield improvement have delivered increased gains worldwide, but [...]

by Inmaculada Zarzo  , Pietro Marco Boselli  , Nadia San Onofre  and Jose M. Soriano

Received: 07 September 2023;  Published: 23 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304022

Lately, we've witnessed the emergence of obesity as a prominent concern for public health and the economy. This issue commands serious attention, impacting millions worldwide, particularly in the most developed nations. Practical approaches to tackling obesity involve tailored physical activity and [...]