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Latest Publications
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
Many infants and young children are not compliant with Mexican and international complementary feeding recommendations for milk and other beverages
Mexican and international authorities provide guidelines for milk and beverage consumption for young children.
Mar 19, 2020
Trends in mean nutrient intakes of US infants, toddlers, and young children from 3 Feeding Infants and Toddlers Studies (FITS).
Feeding Infants and Toddlers Studies (FITS) have been conducted in the US in 2002, 2008 and 2016, involving 9473 children from birth up to the age of 47.9 months.
Mar 04, 2020
Differences in complementary feeding of 6 to 23 month olds in China, US and Mexico.
Dietary surveys were conducted for infants and young children in China, United States (US) and Mexico. A total of 3103 infants and toddlers aged 6-23 months were included (China n=906, US n=1430 and Mexico n=767).
Mar 04, 2020
Food sources of energy and nutrients in the diets of infants and toddlers in urban areas of China, based on one 24-hour dietary recall.
The majority of energy (69%) for Chinese infants 6-11 months old came from only 5 food groups (infant formula, breast milk, rice, noodles and eggs).
Mar 03, 2020
Nutrient intakes of infants and toddlers from maternal and child care centres in urban areas of China, based on one 24-hour dietary recall.
The diets of infants and young children in China, 6 to 35 months of age, are generally adequate, with one-day mean intakes of most nutrients at or above the Adequate Intake (AI) level.
Mar 03, 2020
Study shows children drinking age-appropriate milk have higher micronutrient intake
A study in the Philippines showed that children consuming milk catered to their age, such as toddler and infant formula, have higher intake of micronutrients including iron, zinc, vitamin B6, C, D, and E, as compared to those drinking other types of milk.
Mar 03, 2020
NNI News – Update: Microbiome, Nutrition and Health
Articles and Books 4/2019
The infant microbiome and consequently nutrition, especially in the first 1000 days of the infant’s life, has been gaining new interest due to the latest researches and study results.
Feb 17, 2020
