What are the risks of gastrostomy in patients with Parkinson’s, MS & Huntington’s? First author Lauren Roberts (Northern Health & La Trobe University) + research team found it appeared to be linked with an increase in care + called for more high-quality research: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Food insecurity impacts young children’s diets in Brazil. Researchers found children aged 6-23 months living in severely food insecure households were 60% less likely to meet the minimum dietary diversity and ~2.5x more likely to eat no fruit or veg. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Do young people regularly drink energy drinks? ⚡ First author Grace Stewart (Teesside University) and the research team found that >80% of participants consumed energy drinks and this was influenced by marketing, taste, ease of access and family and friends: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

New research led by Mohammed Taib Fatih (Komar University of Science and Technology) found children with iron deficiency anaemia were 3x more likely to have dental caries, likely influenced by ⬇️ salivary function, dietary changes & inflammation. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.... 🦷🩸

Which free nutrition app best tracks intake for Canadian endurance athletes? 🏃📱 Olivia Morello (Toronto Metropolitan University) + research team found MyFitnessPal showed low reliability + validity. Cronometer performed well, expect for fibre and vitamins A & D: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

What are student dietitians’ perspectives on OSCEs? @annemarieknight.bsky.social (Kings College London) + research team found students viewed these positively for authenticity & assessing learning. However, fairness & preparedness were rated less positively: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

How do Australian mums’ food choices change from pregnancy to one year postpartum? 👶🥗 First author Sasha Fenton (Uni of Newcastle + @hmriaustralia.bsky.social) and the research team found income, education and pre-pregnancy BMI contributed to poorer diet quality. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Working with children following a ketogenic diet for epilepsy? Natasha Schoeler (Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children) + research team have developed the first internat. best practice recommendations for the dietetic management of ketogenic diets for epilepsy: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

What are dietitians’ perspectives of nutrition discharge planning for older adults with #malnutrition? Kristin Gomes (Griffith University) + team uncovered the need for standardised documentation and workflows to support efficiency + consistency: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Have you read the BDA Guidelines for the Dietary Management of Chronic Constipation in Adults? Led by @EiriniDimidi (@KingsCollegeLon), the team developed 59 guidelines – check out the clinician friendly summary guide in this #OpenAccess paper: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

When looking at inflammation markers – does how you lose weight matter? First author Laurent Turner (Uni of Adelaide) + team found intermittent fasting & calorie restriction supported weight loss, but neither approach was greater at ⬇️ inflammation: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Hello 2026! We’re looking forward to an incredible year, full of new insights and discoveries in nutrition and dietetics research. We’re active on LinkedIn, X, BlueSky – and you can receive updates straight to your inbox. Be sure to join our community to stay up-to-date on the latest in JHND.

From all the team here at JHND, we’re wishing you a safe and happy festive season. Happy Holidays and thank you for all of your support throughout 2025! ✨🎄🎁

How do you successfully implement the IDDSI framework in a large hospital? 🚑🍽️ This JHND study led by Feiner Marlies, details the 2-year journey at the University Hospital Graz (Austria). Dual Dietitian + Speech Pathologist leadership & kitchen staff engagement was key: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

How have the 2017 International Clinical Guidelines for Classical Galactosaemia supported dietitians? Louise Robertson (University Hospital Birmingham) surveyed 39 dietitians, where more than half reported changing their practice + most felt more confident: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Where are our top readers from? They’re spread across the globe! These are the top 6 countries who have been viewing the full-text of JHND publications. Check out our latest research here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1365...

Can mhealth tools help post-secondary students eat well? 📱🥗 First author Holly Schaafsma (Western University) + team looked at 11 studies and found 10 showed improvement in at least one dietary behaviour – particularly for boosting fruit & veg intake. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

What have you been reading? Check out these 2025 papers that have had the most full-text views: BDA Guidelines - Constipation: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.... Interventions for emotional eating: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.... Coeliac disease challenges: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Can AI tools like ChatGPT give appropriate & personalised nutrition advice? Turkish researchers led by Tuba Onay compared ChatGPT to a dietitian & found it missed key nutrition needs, highlighting the importance of individualised advice from a dietitian: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

A BIG thank you to our peer reviewers in 2025! We really appreciate you sharing your expertise to support the publication of high-quality research in JHND. Thanks to those who have also joined our peer review mentoring group – it’s fantastic to have you as part of our global community

Hands up if you love nutrition research! 🙌📚 Thanks to your submissions, we’ve published 147+ papers this year (and counting), a 37% increase from 2024. It’s great to share this diverse range of nutrition and dietetics research – thanks to our authors for contributing to JHND!

Curious about the reach of your research? 👀🔍 In 2025, the full text of JHND publications were viewed more than 550K times (and counting)! It’s great to see the global appetite and interest in nutrition and dietetics research. #NutritionResearch #OpenAccess

Great to see plenty of nutrition research happening this year! Across Feb, Jul, Sep, Oct & Nov, we received 90+ submissions each month. Thanks to our global community for your continued support! 🙌📚 Thinking of submitting to JHND? Learn more here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...

The December issue of JHND is out now! Check out what’s new in nutrition research with papers covering child health, sustainable diets, nutrition education and AI in nutrition (just to name a few!) 📘 🥗 There’s also 10+ papers available via #OpenAccess: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1365277x...

Placement shortages and limited curriculum space were some of the challenges reported by Australian educators when reporting how prepared they felt new graduates were to enter private practice. Read more, led by Jennifer Donnelly (Swinburne University of Technology): doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

How common are squeeze pouch foods in Australian kid’s diets? 🍼🍓 Katherine Kent (University of Wollongong) + team surveyed 340+ parents and found ~74% of children ate these in the last year, with ~50% consuming them weekly (or more). Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Can homemade very low calorie diets support weight loss + ⬆️ health outcomes? First author Kirsty Hickson (University of the Highlands and Islands, Scotland) & team found participants ⬇️ weight significantly + 2/3 were diabetes-free or pre-diabetes status. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Can a low chemical diet help manage food hypersensitivity? 🌿 First author Zoe Cooke (La Trobe University) + research team reviewed 58 patients and found just under 90% improved one of their symptoms. But more research is needed in this area - read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

What shapes a dietitian’s approach to weight management? First author Amira Hassan (Curtin University) + team uncovered dietitians undertook a holistic approach to care and faced challenges in navigating psychosocial needs. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

How are eating behaviours assessed in adults aged 60+? 🍽️ Researchers from Brazil reviewed 24 years of research and found 8 tools analysing this behaviour but more research is needed to ensure these are reliable + valid. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Are healthcare workers’ eating habits putting them at greater risk of metabolic disorders? 🩺🥗 Research led by Fangfang Yao (Zhengzhou University) found those with poorer dietary habits were at 2x greater risk of dyslipidaemia. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Today’s JHND paper led by Gerard Gurumurthy (@manchester.ac.uk) looks at the development of a novel scoring index to better understand nutrition support provided for children in the first 100 days post-stem cell transplant. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Can augmented reality (AR) help dietetic students estimate portion sizes? 🍽️ Led by Yoshinari Matsumoto (Osaka Metropolitan University) + Genya Okada (University of Hiroshima), they found AR was acceptable, enjoyable and useful. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Are New Zealand aged care residents at risk of inadequate micronutrient intake? Sue MacDonell (University of Auckland) + team uncovered that nearly all residents had inadequate intake of 3+ micronutrients. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

What helps or hinders healthy eating during pre-conception & pregnancy? 🤰 Jane McClinchy (University of Hertfordshire) + team found health factors, financial constraints and access to support and advice were key factors that influenced healthy eating. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Can Instagram influence what we eat? 📸 Led by Hatice Merve Bayram (Istanbul Gelisim University) the research team found excessive Instagram use was linked to picky eating, and picky eating was connected to a ⬇️ in dietary fat intake. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

What nutrition-related conversations are IBD patients having online? 💬 Led by Chiara Miglioretto (University of Wollongong) researchers uncovered that over 1/3 of IBD Facebook group comments were diet related and focused on the need for support & info: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Do financial incentives help boost engagement in online nutrition programs? 💰 Rebecca Collins (University of Newcastle & @HMRIAustralia.bsky.social) + team from @nmnteatwell.bsky.social found incentives attracted males and a younger demographic + ⬆️ retention. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

How do spinal inpatient facilities meet nutrition needs for people with spinal cord injury? 🍽️ First author Isabella Morgan (University of Sydney) + research team found more emphasis was needed on the intake of key nutrients like saturated fat to support health outcomes: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

How can food safety & infection control be assessed at large-scale sporting events? 🥇 Angela Dufour (University of the Sunshine Coast) + research team developed & tested the Foodservice Provision Audit Tool for Sport at the Canadian Summer/Winter Games. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

🩸 Beta-thalassemia major patients are at risk of malnutrition & diet-related challenges. Researchers from Phenikaa University & University of Sydney found the 4 main dietary patterns among patients were ready-to-eat, plant-, red-meat- or seafood based. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

How does an ileostomy impact chronic disease risk? First author Tjun Wei Leow (University of Manchester) + team examined 21 studies looking at diet & nutrition in adults with an ileostomy and chronic disease risk, and while there were links, the evidence is limited. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

What challenges do US dietetic program directors face in managing supervised practice? 🎓 A study led by David Gaviria (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) found placement logistics, student mentorship and preceptor engagement were the key issues: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Shift work is essential, but what does it do to your gut? 🕒 First author Seham Alyami (King's College London) + team reviewed 41 articles, where most linked shift work with a higher risk of gut symptoms (like IBS & constipation). Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Choice architecture – it’s all about shaping our environments to nudge healthier decisions. A scoping review by Victoria Bion (@lshtm.bsky.social) + team found availability, pricing & positioning can boost healthy choices 🍎 Read more via JHND #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Can e-health help deliver dietary interventions for people with severe mental illness? 💻🧠 A systematic review led by first author Kathy Holmes (Hunter New England Local Health District) found diet was only included in 3 of the 11 studies assessed: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

What happens when dietetics & performing arts students team up? 🎭🥼 A study led by Alison Lyles (Queen Margaret University) found simulated consults saw students apply skills in a realistic, low risk setting + ⬆️ patient centred communication. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

How are dietitians using AI like ChatGPT? This study led by first author, Li-Ling Liao (Kaohsiung Medical University) found that more than 50% used ChatGPT for admin work; with trust, perceived risk and job fit most likely to influence use. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

Can the low-FODMAP diet help with IBD? A study led by first author Aubane Ville (Bond University) found the low-FODMAP diet may help those with IBD who experience IBS symptoms. Read more via JHND #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....

How easy is it for families to find info on paediatric tube feeding online? Rae Padd (University of Auckland) + team, found that resources were complex and miss the social aspects of feeding. The researchers called for a one-stop platform to address content gaps: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....