Nutrition Publications

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

Complementary Feeding (CF) marks a critical transition in infancy when breast milk alone no longer meets a baby’s growing nutritional needs. This stage not only bridges important nutrient gaps but also plays a central role in shaping eating behaviors, food preferences, and immune development. The article provides an evidence-based overview of CF—covering optimal timing and readiness cues, progression of textures and flavors, and the role of diverse, nutrient-dense and allergen-containing foods. It also includes an overview of the latest 2025 EAACI updates on the role of CF in allergy