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Trending Topics

...a hot take on a trending topic

Trending Topics articles are published in timely response to recent media and journal articles, position statements, clinical guidelines, etc. Since they are based on the most recent evidence/publications, they may not be consistent with PEN evidence in other PEN content areas. As soon as possible, when this occurs, the PEN content will be reviewed and updated as needed.

Ultra-processed Foods: Are They Addictive?

Ultra-processed foods: are they addictive? The message is a bit more complicated.

Carbohydrate, Fat and Mortality

Article Analysis: Plant-based Diets and Chronic Disease

An analysis of a systematic review on plant-based diet and chronic disease.

Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease