Nutrition, Health and Wellness

With vast clinical problems persisting in the world today, the role of nutrition for overall health, and prevention and treatment of diseases may sometimes be overlooked.

In this section you will find extensive research on the therapeutic role of diet, including resources for dietary guidelines and nutrition screening & assessment. We also cover requirements and recommendations for food safety, healthy eating, nutrients and hydration.

Iron Adequacy made easy with Iron-Fortified Infant Cereal
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Iron Adequacy made easy with Iron-Fortified Infant Cereal

This infographic is based off a new Australian study which showed an alarming 75% of infants aged 6-12 months (n = 286)…

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Iron-Fortified Foods Are Needed To Meet the Estimated Average Requirement for Iron in Australian Infants Aged 6 to 12 Months

Meeting iron intake recommendations is challenging for infants 6–12 mo, especially breastfed infants. Three-quarters of
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5 min read Maria Makrides, Najma A. Moumin, Jessica A. Grieger, …
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NNI Satellite Symposium Enteral Nutrition Proceedings ESPGHAN 2023

Enteral nutrition has evolved immensely in recent years, such as in feeding approaches and products. With this, more…

8 min read Frederic Gottrand, Valerie Marchand, Graeme O'Connor
New trends in Enteral Nutrition for children with Gastrointestinal impairment
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New trends in Enteral Nutrition for children with Gastrointestinal impairment

With the major advancements in enteral nutrition, such as in feeding approaches and products, more patients with…

Frederic Gottrand, Valerie Marchand, Graeme O'Connor 57 min watch
The Benefits And Challenges Of Digital Health
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The Benefits And Challenges Of Digital Health

Since the 1990s when the internet became more available to the public, this fast-paced communication and networking has…

Guilherme Rabello (Brazil)
Digital Consultations, Real Connections: Effective Virtual Engagement For Telemedicine
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Digital Consultations, Real Connections: Effective Virtual Engagement For Telemedicine

With the digital medium becoming more rampant, and allowing more connection and convenience, the medical industry has…

Marvin Olaes (Philippines)
High value nutrition to address public health concerns such as micronutrient deficiencies
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High value nutrition to address public health concerns such as micronutrient deficiencies

Prof. Singh showed in his presentation technological solutions to address micronutrient deficiencies. He explained that…

Prof. Harjinder Singh
Importance of macronutrient quality for balanced diets: An example of carbohydrates
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Importance of macronutrient quality for balanced diets:  An example of carbohydrates

Recent evidence emphasizes that beyond the absolute quantity, the quality of our dietary carbohydrates is equally…

Dr. Kim-Anne Le Bur
Affordable plant-based foods - Role in nutrition and sustainability
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Affordable plant-based foods - Role in nutrition and sustainability

Prof. Henry highlighted the need for affordable and nutritious diets that today are not affordable for more than 3…

Prof. Jeya Henry