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In this video, USDA researchers explain how early-life nutrition, physical activity, and research-backed strategies can help families and communities support childhood health from the start

ARS is one of the most successful federal agencies in bringing consumers the results of research.

Common crupina threatens “First Food” growth on tribal lands

This video shares research from USDA scientists who are studying the connection between diet, gut health, and chronic abdominal pain in kids.

ARS aims to make Popping Beans a tasty snack that is both protein-rich and gluten-free

ARS scientists on the campus of Tufts University at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging found that a low intake of powerhouse Vitamin K has the potential to reduce cognition and alter several types of nerve cells.

Native microbes provide the key to healthier pollinators and better harvests

Researchers team up to battle peanut smut before it reaches American farms

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers are helping Americans offset chronic health diseases and the debilitating effects of obesity, which can cost up to $4.5 trillion in annual health care expenditures.

ARS’s world class nutrition research is helping Americans live longer, healthier lives.

ARS researchers are exploring food insecurity among Asian and Hispanic Americans.

A recently discovered compound in peppers may help counter the adverse effects of some diabetes medications.

Project examines the role of prebiotics in healthy gut microbiota.

Scientists use Louisiana-grown crops to create foods with health-promoting properties.

Studies suggest increasing vitamin K may help muscles, bones, memory, and more.

ARS research shows physical activity and diet may affect cell activity.

Scientists in potato country have found many new threats to the nation’s spuds

ARS-funded research delves into the critical connection between childhood obesity and bone health.

New scanner can monitor children’s fruit and vegetable intake.

Researchers find that temperament predicts weight gain.

Being overweight may predispose mothers to pass health challenges to their children.

Research found that the consumption of vitamins D and K can lower the risk of neurodegenerative disorders.

Navigating E. coli risk in the lettuce industry

Research found that taste perception could influence diet quality.

ARS-funded research helped to empower military families with nutritional knowledge.

Researchers are studying how honey’s bioactive compounds can help against foodborne pathogens.

Researchers have uncovered a promising avenue for enhancing food safety.

Researchers fine-tune taste buds and train discriminating palates.

Adding catfish bone powder to breading mix increases profits, nutrition, and sustainability

ARS has launched a sweeping new initiative known as the Salmonella Grand Challenge.

ARS-funded researchers are studying the role of nutrition in reducing health risks for preterm infants.

Breastfeeding can influence development of the infant immune system.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be adapted for vegetarians and vegans.

Healthy diets that are diverse and high in fiber can result in lower antimicrobial resistance.

Researchers are exploring how regular protein consumption can ward off disability in older adults.

Regardless of the protein source, cook your burger patty until it reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF.

Researchers add pulsed light to an arsenal of tools to decontaminate foods.

ARS researchers study whether the path to reducing antimicrobial resistance is right underfoot.

Hyperspectral imaging technologies can detect and identify foreign materials during meat processing.

A new food safety process: nanobubble "marinade" helps reduce pathogens so you can grill and chill.

ARS researchers investigate whether late evening eating leads to higher energy intake.

Research suggests a role between the gut microbiome and maintenance of muscle strength with advancing age.

ARS research examines the role of the gut microbiome on muscle strength in both mice and older adult humans

ARS research shows that eating nuts can change the microbiota that live inside our intestines.

ARS scientists studied the potential benefits of a yogurt fortified with heart healthy chickpea flour.

Popular sweetener stevia found to have no negative effect on human gut health.

ARS scientists are interested in how different foods and dietary patterns can improve health.

Manteca yellow bean is more digestible, provides more iron bioavailability and boils faster.

Popcorn is a popular snack and can be a healthy, whole grain choice for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.

Berries are among the many flavonoid-rich foods that may help slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.