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A Comparison of Nutrient Density Scores for 100% Fruit Juices by Rampersaud, G.C.

“…The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that consumers choose a variety of nutrient‐dense foods. Nutrient density is usually defined as the…”
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Genomic DNA methylation decreases in response to moderate folate depletion in elderly women by RAMPERSAUD, Gail C, KAUWELL, Gail P. A, HUTSON, Alan D, CERDA, James J, BAILEY, Lynn B

“…Methylation of genomic DNA is dependent on an adequate supply of folate coenzymes. Previous data support the hypothesis that abnormal DNA methylation plays an…”
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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase mutation (677C → T) negatively influences plasma homocysteine response to marginal folate intake in elderly women by Kauwell, Gail P.A, Wilsky, Chad E, Cerda, James J, Herrlinger-Garcia, Kelli, Hutson, Alan D, Theriaque, Douglas W, Boddie, Anita, Rampersaud, Gail C, Bailey, Lynn B

“…Individuals who are homozygous for the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) 677C → T mutation have depressed serum folate (SF) and elevated plasma total…”
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Folate status of elderly women following moderate folate depletion responds only to a higher folate intake by Kauwell, G P, Lippert, B L, Wilsky, C E, Herrlinger-Garcia, K, Hutson, A D, Theriaque, D W, Rampersaud, G C, Cerda, J J, Bailey, L B

“…Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for folate for elderly women have been based primarily on data extrapolated from studies in younger women. This study was…”
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Folic acid supplements and fortification affect the risk for neural tube defects, vascular disease and cancer: evolving science by Bailey, Lynn B, Rampersaud, Gail C, Kauwell, Gail P A

“…Folic acid supplements reduce the risk of neural tube defects and may be associated with reduced risk for vascular disease and cancer. Research data from both…”
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Breakfast Habits, Nutritional Status, Body Weight, and Academic Performance in Children and Adolescents by Rampersaud, Gail C., Pereira, Mark A., Girard, Beverly L., Adams, Judi, Metzl, Jordan D.

“…Breakfast has been labeled the most important meal of the day, but are there data to support this claim? We summarized the results of 47 studies examining the…”
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Orange Juice Consumption Is Associated with Improved Nutrient Adequacy in the US Diet: An Analysis of NHANES 2003-2006 by Fulgoni, V.L, Rampersaud, G.C, Nicklas, T.A, O'Neil, C.E

“…An abstract of a study by Fulgoni et al understanding the nutritional contribution of orange juice (OJ) in the diet of US adults is presented. Results suggest…”
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National survey beverage consumption data for children and adolescents indicate the need to encourage a shift toward more nutritive beverages by Rampersaud, Gail C, Bailey, Lynn B, Kauwell, Gail P.A

“…The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued recommendations for 100% fruit juice consumption for children and adolescents. National survey data…”
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Folate: A Key to Optimizing Health and Reducing Disease Risk in the Elderly by Rampersaud, Gail C, Kauwell, Gail P.A, Bailey, Lynn B

“…Inadequate folate status is associated with an increased risk for chronic diseases that may have a negative impact on the health of the aging population…”
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Relationship of Folate to Colorectal and Cervical Cancer: Review and Recommendations for Practitioners by RAMPERSAUD, GAIL C., BAILEY, LYNN B., KAUWELL, GAIL P.A.

“…Evidence suggests that folate may play a role in cancer prevention. A plausible mechanism for prevention lies in the integral role that folate plays in…”
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