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Going Nuts for Calories!

March 23, 2018 Sharon Durham, Public Affairs Specialist, Agricultural Research Service

We all love nuts, but we’re careful not to eat too many because of the high fat calories. Now, there may be less to worry about. In a series of studies, USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) physiologists David Baer and Janet Novotny looked at how many calories of almonds, walnuts, and...

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Walnuts Have Fewer Calories than the Label Suggests, ARS Researcher Discovers

December 03, 2015 Dennis O'Brien, ARS Public Affairs Specialist

USDA scientists have found that walnuts have 21 percent fewer calories than previously thought, which is good news for the weight-conscious nut lover! Researchers with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service fed volunteers a controlled diet consisting of walnut halves and pieces (45 grams) for three...

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USDA Supports Production Research, Helping the Walnut Industry Thrive

May 07, 2015 Michael Durando, Agricultural Marketing Service Fruit and Vegetable Program Marketing Order and Agreement Division Director

Production research is critical for the success of plants for a number of reasons. The resulting data helps growers adjust to the needs of the plant environment and develop best practices to efficiently use water and energy, mitigate pest damage, minimize diseases, and improve productivity. The...

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