Growth & Development

Early life events, including nutrition, play a powerful role in programming a person’s development, metabolism and health for the future. This section covers all aspects of the importance of maternal nutrition in the first 1000 days including nutrition in pregnancy, epigenetics, metabolic programming, breastfeeding, growth & cognitive development and a lot more.

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View details New research proposes target omega-3 DHA level for pregnant women
New research proposes target omega-3 DHA level for pregnant women
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New research proposes target omega-3 DHA level for pregnant women

View details High fat reduces efficiency of the immune system to fight infectious disease
High fat reduces efficiency of the immune system to fight infectious disease
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High fat reduces efficiency of the immune system to fight infectious disease

View details Effect of breastfeeding versus pumping on human milk microbiome
Effect of breastfeeding versus pumping on human milk microbiome
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Effect of breastfeeding versus pumping on human milk microbiome

View details Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2018
Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2018

Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2018

Co-Authored by 4 Experts

View details A Narrative Review of Childhood Picky Eating and Its Relationship to Food Intakes, Nutritional Status, and Growth
A Narrative Review of Childhood Picky Eating and Its Relationship to Food Intakes, Nutritional Status, and Growth

A Narrative Review of Childhood Picky Eating and Its Relationship to Food Intakes, Nutritional Status, and Growth

Co-Authored by 5 Experts

View details The Economic Impact of Lower Protein Infant Formula for the Children of Overweight and Obese Mothers
The Economic Impact of Lower Protein Infant Formula for the Children of Overweight and Obese Mothers

The Economic Impact of Lower Protein Infant Formula for the Children of Overweight and Obese Mothers

Co-Authored by 5 Experts

View details Low-Protein Formula Slows Weight Gain in Infants of Overweight Mothers
Low-Protein Formula Slows Weight Gain in Infants of Overweight Mothers

Low-Protein Formula Slows Weight Gain in Infants of Overweight Mothers

Co-Authored by 6 Experts

View details Total Usual Nutrient Intakes of US Children (Under 48 Months): Findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016
Total Usual Nutrient Intakes of US Children (Under 48 Months): Findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016

Total Usual Nutrient Intakes of US Children (Under 48 Months): Findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016

Co-Authored by 7 Experts

View details Longer pregnancies & bigger babies: RCT supports omega-3s birth weight benefits for babies
Longer pregnancies & bigger babies: RCT supports omega-3s birth weight benefits for babies  (news)
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Longer pregnancies & bigger babies: RCT supports omega-3s birth weight benefits for babies

View details How does diet during pregnancy impact allergies in offspring?
How does diet during pregnancy impact allergies in offspring?  (news)
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How does diet during pregnancy impact allergies in offspring?

View details Feed the need: Toddlers’ nutrition often low on vitamins, minerals, but high on sugar and salt
Feed the need: Toddlers’ nutrition often low on vitamins, minerals, but high on sugar and salt  (news)
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Feed the need: Toddlers’ nutrition often low on vitamins, minerals, but high on sugar and salt

View details Early Nutrition Influence – Preventive and Therapeutic Aspects
Early Nutrition Influence – Preventive and Therapeutic Aspects (publications)

Early Nutrition Influence – Preventive and Therapeutic Aspects

Mike Poßner

View details NNIW92 Expert Interview - Integrating Nutrition Education into Clinical Practice
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Integrating Nutrition Education into Clinical Practice (videos)
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NNIW92 Expert Interview - Integrating Nutrition Education into Clinical Practice

Helen Delichatsios

View details NNIW92 Expert Interview - Culinary Medicine Basics and Applications in Medical Education in the USA
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Culinary Medicine Basics and Applications in Medical Education in the USA (videos)
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NNIW92 Expert Interview - Culinary Medicine Basics and Applications in Medical Education in the USA

Michelle Hauser

View details NNIW92 Expert Interview - The NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health
NNIW92 Expert Interview - The NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health (videos)
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NNIW92 Expert Interview - The NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health

Sumantra Ray

View details NNIW92 Expert Interview - Counterbalancing the Uncertainties of Medical Nutrition Education
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Counterbalancing the Uncertainties of Medical Nutrition Education (videos)
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NNIW92 Expert Interview - Counterbalancing the Uncertainties of Medical Nutrition Education

Martin Kohlmeier