Janet de Jesus

ORCID: 0000-0002-4025-0675
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Research Areas
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Diet and metabolism studies
  • Sodium Intake and Health
  • Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
  • Infant Nutrition and Health
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
  • Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
  • Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
  • Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
  • Birth, Development, and Health
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
  • Primary Care and Health Outcomes
  • Folate and B Vitamins Research
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Obesity and Health Practices
  • Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
  • Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
  • Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
  • Cancer Risks and Factors

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
2018-2024

Office of Disease Prevention
2021-2024

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2022

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
2022

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
2022

University of Iowa
2022

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
2021-2022

United States Department of Health and Human Services
2022

Food and Nutrition Service
2021

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
2021

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 was issued jointly by the US Departments of Agriculture and Health Human Services in December 2020. It is ninth edition first to provide recommendations life stage, from birth older adulthood. grounded current body scientific evidence on diet health outcomes aims promote prevent chronic diseases. process develop involved 4 steps: (1) identifying topics supporting questions, (2) appointing a Advisory Committee (Committee) review evidence, (3)...

10.1097/nt.0000000000000512 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Nutrition Today 2021-11-01

Identification of nutrients public health concern has been a hallmark the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA); however, formal systematic process identifying them not published. We aimed to propose framework "nutrients or food components" (NFCs) relevance inform DGA. The proposed consists 1) defining terminology; 2) establishing quantitative thresholds identify NFCs; and 3) examining national data. utilizes available data from 3 key sources "prongs": dietary intakes; biological endpoints;...

10.1093/jn/nxaa459 article EN publisher-specific-oa Journal of Nutrition 2021-01-01

The first 1000 days begins with pregnancy and ends at the child's second birthday. Nutrition throughout life course, especially during days, supports maternal health optimal growth development for children. We give a high-level summary of state nutrition in United States. provide examples where continued efforts are needed. then discuss select opportunities to strengthen federal research surveillance, programs, communication dissemination aimed improving positively, equitably, influencing...

10.2105/ajph.2022.307028 article EN American Journal of Public Health 2022-09-19

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) provides science-based advice on dietary intake to promote health, reduce risk of chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs. It is jointly published by the United States Departments Health Human Services Agriculture (USDA) every 5 y. As diseases continue rise pervasive levels, helping population follow DGA especially important improving health our nation. developed using a rigorous transparent scientific process, with involvement an independent,...

10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.02.034 article EN cc-by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2024-03-22

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and underlying atherosclerosis begin in childhood are related to CVD risk factors. This study evaluates tools strategies enhance adoption of new reduction guidelines for children.

10.1542/peds.2014-0876 article EN PEDIATRICS 2014-08-26

Abstract Objective: Obesity in the United States is highly prevalent, approaching 60% for black women. We investigated whether nutrition education sessions at work place added to internet-based wellness information and exercise resources would facilitate weight fat mass loss a racially diverse population of overweight female employees. Methods: A total 199 (average body index 33.9±6.3 kg m −2 ) nondiabetic women (57% black) our institution were randomized 6-month program either (WI) combined...

10.1038/nutd.2013.39 article EN cc-by Nutrition and Diabetes 2013-12-23
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