Dr. Alison Eldridge
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Alison Eldridge

Dr.

Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland (Expert Scientist Dietary Intake)

PhD in Nutritional Sciences from University of Arizona and is a Registered Dietitian.
Principal Investigator the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study, a global research project on dietary intakes, life-style and eating behaviors of infants and young children. 

Has 20+ years of experience leading dietary intake research in the food industry. 

Chaired the ILSI Europe Dietary Intake and Exposure Task Force (DIET) and currently serves on the Editorial Boards for Journal of Nutrition and Nutrition Today. 

Current Interests : Dietary intakes of children, new technologies for dietary intake assessment

Publications

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The 2016 Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study: Dietary Intakes and Practices of Children in the United States from Birth to 48 Months
22 min read Regan Bailey, Shinyoung Jun, Dr. Alison Eldridge
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Feeding Patterns of Infants and Toddlers: The Mexico Case Study
36 min read Salvador Villalpando-Carrión, Dr. Alison Eldridge
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FITS and KNHS Overview: Methodological Challenges in Dietary Intake Data Collection among Infants, Toddlers, and Children in Selected Countries
31 min read Dr. Alison Eldridge
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Global Landscape of Nutrient Inadequacies in Toddlers and Young Children

Toddlers and young children need an adequate and diverse diet to provide all of the nutrients required for optimal…

60 min read Dr. Alison Eldridge, Elizabeth A. Offord
The contribution of at-home and away-from-home food to dietary intake among 2-13y Mexican children. (publications)
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The contribution of at-home and away-from-home food to dietary intake among 2-13y Mexican children.

Dietary intake data were collected via one 24 h recall in the 2012 Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT…

37 min read Smith Tallie L, Afeiche MC, Dr. Alison Eldridge, …
Early feeding patterns among Mexican babies: findings from the 2012 National Health and Nutrition Survey and implications for health and obesity prevention. (publications)
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Early feeding patterns among Mexican babies: findings from the 2012 National Health and Nutrition Survey and implications for health and obesity prevention.

Feeding practices and dietary factors associated with obesity in young children are now recognized to begin in infancy.

35 min read Deming DM, Afeiche MC, Reidy KC, …
WIC and non-WIC infants and children differ in usage of some WIC-provided foods. (publications)
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WIC and non-WIC infants and children differ in usage of some WIC-provided foods.

The USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides expert-chosen…

29 min read Guthrie JF, Catellier DJ, Jacquier EF, …
Usual nutrient intakes from the diets of US children by WIC participation and income: findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016. (publications)
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Usual nutrient intakes from the diets of US children by WIC participation and income: findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016.

A report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) identified the following nutrients of…

1 min read Jun S, Catellier DJ, Dr. Alison Eldridge, …
Food sources of energy and nutrients in infants, toddlers and young children from the Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey 2012. (publications)
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Food sources of energy and nutrients in infants, toddlers and young children from the Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey 2012.

Dietary intake data were collected via 24 h recall in the 2012 Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT).

83 min read Denney L, Afeiche MC, Dr. Alison Eldridge, …
Total usual nutrient intakes of US children (under 48 mo): findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016. (publications)
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Total usual nutrient intakes of US children (under 48 mo): findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016.

Usual nutrient intakes for FITS 2016 were estimated from 24-h recalls in 3235 US infants and young children.

1 min read Bailey RL, Catellier DJ, Jun S, …
Food groups consumed by infants and young children from urban areas of China. (publications)
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Food groups consumed by infants and young children from urban areas of China.

Consuming foods from different food groups helps children (and adults!) meet their daily nutritional needs.

1 min read Yu P, Denney L, Zheng Y, …
Many infants and young children are not compliant with Mexican and international complementary feeding recommendations for milk and other beverages (publications)
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Many infants and young children are not compliant with Mexican and international complementary feeding recommendations for milk and other beverages

Mexican and international authorities provide guidelines for milk and beverage consumption for young children.

1 min read Afeiche MC, Villalpando-Carrión S, Reidy KC, …

Videos

NNIW95: Global landscape of nutrient inadequacy in toddlers (videos)
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NNIW95: Global landscape of nutrient inadequacy in toddlers

Toddlers and young children need an adequate and diverse diet to provide all of the nutrients they require to support…

Dr. Alison Eldridge
FITS/KNHS Overview (videos)
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FITS/KNHS Overview

The Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) and Kids Nutrition and Health Study (KNHS) are large-scale cross-sectional…

Dr. Alison Eldridge