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.

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Proposed Nutrient Standards for Plant-Based Beverages Intended as Milk Alternatives

The first nutrient reference framework for plant-based beverages (PBB) has been published with the aim to guide the…

44 min read Adam Drewnowski, Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Johanna T. Dwyer
New research reveals how a mother’s nutrition during pregnancy impacts the health of her child through adulthood
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New research reveals how a mother’s nutrition during pregnancy impacts the health of her child through adulthood

A new joint study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Nutrition International demonstrates how…

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Prepregnancy nutrition v10
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Nutritional guidance to effectively prepare for pregnancy

Pre-pregnancy nutrition influences the health of the future mom, as well as a successful pregnancy experience, by…

Prof Bo Ahren and Prof Louis Monnier
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NNI Symposium at 2021 Virtual EASD Annual Meeting “Postprandial Glycaemic Excursions: Implications for Health and Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions

The key principle in diabetes management is to achieve optimal glycemic control, assessed by the measurement of Hb1Ac…

Prof Louis Monnier, Prof Bo Ahrén
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Nutritional Approaches for Weight Management, and Prevention and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes

Visceral or intra-organ fat (VIF) accumulation may be a better indication of cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk…

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New study suggests that breastfeeding may help prevent cognitive decline

A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health has found that women over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies…

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COVID-19 and eating
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COVID-19-related parenting stress impacted eating habits of children

The incredible stress parents experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative effect on the eating habits of…

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Higher fruit and veg intake linked to better mental health in secondary schoolchildren

Higher fruit and veg intake is significantly associated with better mental health in secondary schoolchildren, while a…

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Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change

The significant increase of greenhouse gases (GHG) since the industrial revolution is a major driver to earth warming…