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Cristina Palacios

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Professor and Chair of Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans shape nutrition policy in the U.S. and abroad. Liudmila Chernetska/iStock via Getty Images Plus

January 8, 2026

New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods

Cristina Palacios, Florida International University

Irregularities in how the government developed the updated guidelines raise questions about its conclusions.

Most people in the U.S. get their vitamin D from sun exposure. Stockbyte/DigitalVision via Getty Images

April 3, 2025

Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient

Jacqueline Hernandez, Florida International University and Cristina Palacios, Florida International University

Because vitamin D plays a crucial role in many aspects of health and growth, inadequate levels can put children at risk of developing chronic disease early on.

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