Nutrition Publications

This issue of The Nest focuses on the critical role of nutrition in supporting growth, brain development, learning, and behavior during the school-age years. It explores how children's unique metabolic needs require nutrient-dense diets for optimal organ development, particularly for the brain which undergoes continuous maturation throughout childhood and adolescence. This publication also examines the impact of breakfast consumption on cognitive function, academic performance, and overall diet quality. Additionally, it presents systematic evidence from 76 studies linking dietary patterns and

Preterm infants need optimized nutritional support post-discharge to promote healthy catch-up growth and support brain development. Their growth status at birth helps guide monitoring and feeding decisions, with weight, length, and head circumference tracked using clinical tools like the Fenton and WHO growth charts. Many infants, especially those with growth faltering, may benefit from fortified human milk, nutrient-dense feeds or preterm/post-discharge formulas to meet higher calorie and protein needs. Studies show that enriched and two-stage formulas with HMOs can safely support

This issue of Annales Nestlé focuses on the critical role of maternal nutrition throughout the reproductive life course and its long-term impact on offspring health. It emphasizes the importance of nutrition starting from preconception, highlighting how maternal diet affects fertility, epigenetic programming, and pregnancy outcomes. During pregnancy, optimal weight gain and adequate intake of key nutrients—especially folate, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids—are essential to reduce risks like preterm birth and low birth weight. Lactation is nutritionally demanding, requiring