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Here you will find freely downloadable publications on the latest nutrition topics, such as early infant nutrition, nutritional avenues to allergies, sports nutrition, and nutrition in disease states such as dysphagia or critical illness. All 3000 papers are organized across categories to make it easier for you to find specific information. If you are missing a reference you can also use our search function.
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Latest Publications
Nestlé Research on Human Milk Oligosaccharides: Latest Update
Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs), the third solid component of human milk, are complex structures with a high potential for specific functions. Research is revealing the full extent of the beneficial properties of HMOs.
May 27, 2020
2’fucosyllactose is well tolerated in a partially hydrolysed Whey Protein Infant Formula with a probiotic
A recent study suggests that 2’fucosyllactose (2’FL) when added to a partially hydrolysed whey protein infant formula, with Bifidobacterium animalis ssp lactis strain Bb12 (B. lactis) is well tolerated. A validated multi-symptom index was used to confirm this finding.
May 01, 2020
Human Milk Oligosaccharides: the Link between Mother’s and Baby’s Health
A recent article by Prof. Lars Bode from the Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation Mother-Milk-Infant Center of Research Excellence, University of California, San Diego highlighted that human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) may act as a connecting link between mother’s and baby’s health.
Apr 27, 2020
Babies fed Infant Formula with 2’FL had immune Biomarkers more like breastfed Babies
A new study has found that infants fed formulae supplemented with 2′-fucosyllactose (2ʹFL) had inflammatory cytokine response similar to that of breastfed infants.
Apr 24, 2020
Benefits of two Human Milk Oligosaccharides, 2’Fucosyllactose and Lacto-N-Neotetraose in Infant Nutrition
According to a literature review published by Badriul Hegar from the University of Indonesia, Indonesia, Yvan Vandenplas from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, and their colleagues from various other institutes, the human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), 2’fucosyllactose (2’FL) and lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT) play an important role in infant nutrition.
Apr 24, 2020
The Human Milk Oligosaccharide, 3′SL, in pre-weaning Milk influences Attention, Learning and Memory later in Life
Modulation of 3′-sialyllactose (3′SL) levels in milk during exclusive suckling influences adult cognitive function, as reported for the first time by Pisa and colleagues from the Centre for Behavioural Sciences and Mental Health, Italy, and the Nestle Research, Switzerland.
Apr 24, 2020
Growth and Development in Early Life: Follow your Gut
The book, “Growth and Development in Early Life: Follow your Gut” is a one- of- a- kind tome – put together by some of the most prominent pediatricians in the country to share insights on the latest information on topics most pertinent in clinical practice.
Apr 15, 2020
First clinical study to report on the effects of supplementation with 2 HMOs on establishing microbiota in newborn infants and link to less antibiotics use
Articles and Books 11 / 2
Human milk is the sole and recommended nutrition for the newborn infant and contains one of the largest constituents of diverse oligosaccharides, dubbed human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs).
Mar 31, 2020
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) for children aged 2–5 years (n=1905) and 6–13 years (n=2868).
Mar 24, 2020
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.
Mar 24, 2020
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 supplemental foods for low-income infants and children in the US.
Mar 24, 2020
Nutrient intakes and food sources of Filipino of infants, toddlers and young children are inadequate: findings from the National Nutrition Survey 2013.
The 2013 National Nutrition Survey in the Philippines included 4218 children from 6 months to 4 years of age.
Mar 24, 2020
Beverage consumption patterns among infants and young children (0–47.9 months): data from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study, 2016.
This paper describes beverage patterns for US infants and young children from the FITS 2016.
Mar 20, 2020
Food consumption patterns of infants and toddlers: findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers study (FITS) 2016.
In the US FITS 2016, breastfeeding introduction was relatively high, with 83% of infants birth to 23-9 months of age ever breastfed.
Mar 20, 2020
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 need to prevent disease and promote health in US infants and young children.
Mar 20, 2020
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).
Mar 20, 2020
Perceptions of food intake and weight status among parents of picky eating infants and toddlers in China: A cross-sectional study.
Parents reported picky eating for infants 6-11 months old (12%), toddlers 12-23 months old (22%) and young children 24-36 months old (36%).
Mar 20, 2020
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.
Mar 19, 2020
Room for improvement remains in food consumption patterns of young children aged 2–4 years.
Healthy food consumption patterns in early childhood support optimal growth and development.
Mar 19, 2020
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.
Mar 19, 2020
