Consistent engagement with current medical literature enables clinicians to apply the latest evidence-based treatment and integrate research into clinical practice. This approach enhances patient outcomes by facilitating more effective and individualized care.

Today, we’re showcasing some of the latest nutrition-related articles published recently across medical journals. The topics in today’s rundown range from malnutrition to nutrition assessment and more.

Perceptions of the Role of Diet Among People with Constipation: Dietary Contributors and Relievers to Symptoms and Research Priorities

  • Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, February 2026
  • Description: The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of the role of diet in constipation, including dietary contributors and relievers of constipation symptoms, and the attitudes towards future dietary research in constipation, in people with self-reported constipation.
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Bridging the Gap in Nutrition Assessment: Barriers and Knowledge Impact of An Educational Session on Body Composition and Energy Metabolism

  • Nutrition in Clinical Practice, February 2026
  • Description: Body composition and energy metabolism assessments are central to nutrition care but remain underused. This study evaluated dietitians' access, use, education, and beliefs toward these assessments, and the impact of an educational session.
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Nutritional Prehabilitation Strategies in Abdominal Surgery

  • Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care, February 2026
  • Description: This review aims to highlight recent research in nutritional screening, assessment and interventions being incorporated into surgical prehabilitation programmes.
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From Fork to Feelings: How Foods Shape Mental Health via the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis

  • Annual Review of Food Science and Technology, February 2026
  • Description: Energy-dense, high-fat, and high-sugar diets have been linked to poor mental health, whereas Mediterranean, fiber-rich, and fermented-food diets show benefits, possibly through provision of specific nutrients and beneficial microbial metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids. However, more human research addressing variability and confounding is needed to unlock these mechanisms and support personalized/precision nutrition. This review discusses current evidence and proposes multidisciplinary, rigorous diet-microbiota-mental health research.
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Artificial Intelligence in Nutrigenomics: A Critical Review on Functional Food Insights and Personalized Nutrition Pathways

  • Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, January 2026
  • Description: This review critically evaluates the applications of artificial intelligence in nutrigenomics, focusing on its role in interpreting functional food-gene interactions, supporting personalized nutrition strategies, and enabling evidence-based dietary interventions for improved health outcomes.
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Key Sources of Information and Support for Adults with Coeliac Disease: Coeliac Associations, Dietitians, Social Media and Cookbooks

  • Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, January 2026
  • Description: There is variable and often inadequate access to dietitians with expertise in coeliac disease (CeD) and limited data on where patients access support for their only treatment: adhering to a gluten-free diet. This study aimed to provide an up-to-date report of where adults with CeD source useful information.
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Energy Metabolism, Nutrition and Cancer

  • Seminars in Cancer Biology, January 2026
  • Description: Nutritional needs in patients with cancer become complex, because of changes in metabolism and tolerance, frequently associated with cancer progression and treatment. Personalized nutritional support can help maintain body weight, preserve muscle mass, and improve treatment tolerance, potentially enhancing overall performance status and survival. While nutrition is not a cure for cancer, it is an essential component of an integrative approach to prevention and care.
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