Nutrition Basics Editorial Team

Nutrition Basics Editorial Team

Nutrition Basics Editorial Team is the collective byline for our editorial team and contributor network. Articles published under this byline or an editorial pen name are researched, written, and reviewed according to our editorial standards for clarity, consistency, and independence before publication.

Building a Balanced Meal Using Macronutrient Proportions
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Building a Balanced Meal Using Macronutrient Proportions

6 min read
Carbohydrates: Your Body's Primary Energy Currency
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Carbohydrates: Your Body's Primary Energy Currency

7 min read
Complete vs. Incomplete Proteins: What the Distinction Means for Your Diet
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Complete vs. Incomplete Proteins: What the Distinction Means for Your Diet

6 min read
Dietary Protein: Beyond Muscle — Its Many Roles in the Body
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Dietary Protein: Beyond Muscle — Its Many Roles in the Body

7 min read
Fiber's Complicated Relationship With Carbohydrates
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Fiber's Complicated Relationship With Carbohydrates

8 min read
How Macronutrient Needs Shift Across Different Life Stages
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How Macronutrient Needs Shift Across Different Life Stages

5 min read
Macronutrient Ratios: What the Research Says About Balancing Your Plate
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Macronutrient Ratios: What the Research Says About Balancing Your Plate

8 min read
Macronutrients Explained: What Carbs, Proteins, and Fats Actually Do
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Macronutrients Explained: What Carbs, Proteins, and Fats Actually Do

8 min read
Macronutrients for Everyday Americans: A Starter Guide
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Macronutrients for Everyday Americans: A Starter Guide

8 min read
Plant-Based Proteins vs. Animal Proteins: Nutritional Trade-Offs Worth Knowing
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Plant-Based Proteins vs. Animal Proteins: Nutritional Trade-Offs Worth Knowing

6 min read
Reading a Nutrition Label Through a Macronutrient Lens
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Reading a Nutrition Label Through a Macronutrient Lens

7 min read
Saturated, Unsaturated, and Trans Fats: A Plain-Language Reference
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Saturated, Unsaturated, and Trans Fats: A Plain-Language Reference

5 min read
Signs Your Meals May Be Consistently Short on a Key Macronutrient
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Signs Your Meals May Be Consistently Short on a Key Macronutrient

6 min read
Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates: How the Difference Shows Up on Your Plate
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Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates: How the Difference Shows Up on Your Plate

5 min read
The Macronutrient Misconceptions That Keep Tripping People Up
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The Macronutrient Misconceptions That Keep Tripping People Up

7 min read
Why Dietary Fat Isn't the Enemy Your Diet Culture Taught You It Was
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Why Dietary Fat Isn't the Enemy Your Diet Culture Taught You It Was

7 min read
Building a Micronutrient-Rich Plate Without Counting Every Milligram
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Building a Micronutrient-Rich Plate Without Counting Every Milligram

8 min read
Calcium and Bone Health: Beyond the Milk Myth
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Calcium and Bone Health: Beyond the Milk Myth

5 min read
Heme vs. Non-Heme Iron: Getting the Most From Plant and Animal Sources
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Heme vs. Non-Heme Iron: Getting the Most From Plant and Animal Sources

5 min read
Iron Deficiency: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
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Iron Deficiency: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

8 min read
Magnesium's Many Roles: Muscles, Sleep, and More
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Magnesium's Many Roles: Muscles, Sleep, and More

7 min read
Micronutrient Quick-Reference: Daily Values, Food Sources, and Functions
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Micronutrient Quick-Reference: Daily Values, Food Sources, and Functions

6 min read
Potassium, Sodium, and the Balance Your Heart Depends On
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Potassium, Sodium, and the Balance Your Heart Depends On

7 min read
Reading a Supplement Label Without Getting Confused
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Reading a Supplement Label Without Getting Confused

7 min read
Supplement Timing Pitfalls That Reduce What You Actually Absorb
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Supplement Timing Pitfalls That Reduce What You Actually Absorb

5 min read
The B Vitamins: What Each One Does and Where to Find It
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The B Vitamins: What Each One Does and Where to Find It

4 min read
The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K Explained
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The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K Explained

9 min read
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin Most Americans Are Short On
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Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin Most Americans Are Short On

8 min read
Vitamins vs. Minerals: What Actually Makes Them Different
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Vitamins vs. Minerals: What Actually Makes Them Different

6 min read
Water-Soluble Vitamins: Why You Need Them Every Day
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Water-Soluble Vitamins: Why You Need Them Every Day

7 min read
Why Vitamin C Does More Than Fight Colds
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Why Vitamin C Does More Than Fight Colds

6 min read
Zinc, Selenium, and the Trace Minerals You Rarely Hear About
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Zinc, Selenium, and the Trace Minerals You Rarely Hear About

8 min read
A Weekly Eating Habits Self-Check: Questions Worth Asking Yourself
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A Weekly Eating Habits Self-Check: Questions Worth Asking Yourself

5 min read
Building a Balanced Plate Without Counting Every Calorie
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Building a Balanced Plate Without Counting Every Calorie

7 min read
Common Beliefs About Healthy Eating That Nutrition Science Doesn't Support
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Common Beliefs About Healthy Eating That Nutrition Science Doesn't Support

6 min read
Eating Habits That Tend to Stick — and Why the Ones That Don't Usually Fall Apart
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Eating Habits That Tend to Stick — and Why the Ones That Don't Usually Fall Apart

6 min read
Eating Well on a Tight Schedule: Practical Strategies for Busy Americans
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Eating Well on a Tight Schedule: Practical Strategies for Busy Americans

6 min read
Healthy Eating Habits Across Every Stage of Adult Life
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Healthy Eating Habits Across Every Stage of Adult Life

8 min read
How Social Eating Shapes What and How Much You Eat
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How Social Eating Shapes What and How Much You Eat

8 min read
Intuitive Eating vs. Structured Meal Planning: Two Paths to Better Nutrition
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Intuitive Eating vs. Structured Meal Planning: Two Paths to Better Nutrition

6 min read
Meal Prep Fundamentals: What It Is, How It Works, and Whether It's Right for You
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Meal Prep Fundamentals: What It Is, How It Works, and Whether It's Right for You

7 min read
Mindful Eating vs. Mindless Eating: The Attention Gap at Your Table
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Mindful Eating vs. Mindless Eating: The Attention Gap at Your Table

5 min read
Reading a Nutrition Label Without Getting Confused by the Fine Print
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Reading a Nutrition Label Without Getting Confused by the Fine Print

6 min read
The Science Behind Why Eating Habits Are So Hard to Change
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The Science Behind Why Eating Habits Are So Hard to Change

8 min read
What Healthy Eating Actually Means (and What It Doesn't)
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What Healthy Eating Actually Means (and What It Doesn't)

7 min read
Whole Foods Diets and Processed Food: Where the Line Actually Falls
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Whole Foods Diets and Processed Food: Where the Line Actually Falls

6 min read
Why Restricting Entire Food Groups Often Backfires
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Why Restricting Entire Food Groups Often Backfires

6 min read
Your Kitchen Setup Is Shaping Your Diet More Than You Realize
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Your Kitchen Setup Is Shaping Your Diet More Than You Realize

8 min read