Low-Carbohydrate Diets: Assessing the Science and Knowledge Gaps
Journal Article 2006
This article summarizes a 2005 workshop which sought to
assess the state of the science; clarify definitions and behavioral questions on low-carbohydrate diets; and identify
related research gaps.
Mental Energy - Defining the Science 2006
Proceedings 2006
The proceedings Mental Energy: Defining the Science provide highlights of the April 2004 workshop on mental energy.
Understanding Tolerable Upper Level Intakes
Journal Article 2006
The supplement includes articles describing the science behind the philosophy and methods for deriving upper tolerable intake levels (ULs); how public health can best be served by the use of upper levels; and research needs for advancing the science that is used to establish the upper level.
Four Classification Schemes for Adult Motivation
Journal Article 2006
Classification of perspectives on motivation and recommendations for measurement are provided.
Hidratación: Líquidos para la Vida
Monograph 2006
The ILSI North America Technical Committee on Hydration and ILSI Mexico are proud to announce the monograph Hydration: Fluids for Life is now available in Spanish! This is a reprint of the 2004 monograph that covers the functions of water in the human system; the health effects of water loss; recommended intakes through the lifecycle and dietary sources of hydrating fluids.
Dietary Sodium Intake and Its Relation to Human Health
Journal Article 2006
Papers address the role of sodium in fluid homeostasis with
exercise; the influence of dietary sodium on blood pressure;
salt sensitivity; the relationship between dietary sodium and cardiovascular disease; the interaction between sodium
and potassium; the role of dietary sodium in osteoporosis; and the formulation of dietary guidelines in light of scientific evidence.
Beverage Caffeine Intakes in Young Children In Canada and the US
Journal Article 2006
This article addresses caffeine consumption patterns and caffeine intake differences in Canadian and US children.
ILSI North America Conference on Hydration and Health Promotion - JACN Supplement
Journal Article 2006
This journal article discusses the importance of hydration and health promotion.
Metabolic Response to Carbohydrate Ingestion during Exercise in Males and Females
Journal Article 2006
This article details three studies in 18-25 year-old endurance trained athletes to determine oxidation and optimal carbohydrate ingestion before and during exercise.
ILSI North America Conference on Hydration and Health Promotion - JACN Supplement
Journal Article 2006
This supplement to the Journal of the American College of Nutrition (2007;26 Suppl:529S–623S), discusses the importance of hydration and health promotion.