General Nutrition
8th International Conference on Nutrition & Growth
As our understanding of nutrition and growth in child development continues to evolve, and as new knowledge and data is emerging, the annual N&G Conference is the ultimate meeting place to discuss the interplay between nutrition and growth in the pediatric age group.
Be at the forefront of our field and join us from 26 - 28 August 2021 in Lisbon, for the 8th International Conference on Nutrition & Growth.
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Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold, in people. However, three times in the 21st century coronavirus outbreaks have emerged from animal reservoirs to cause severe disease and global transmission concerns.
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Can high vitamin C intake decrease the chances of developing gestational blood sugar issues?
Research in China found that pregnant women who had higher dietary vitamin C consumption also had lower odds of developing gestational diabetes.
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Baby-led weaning or spoon feeding? The difference it makes to your child's eating habits is actually very small
When it comes to avoiding picky eating and meal time tantrums, parents are usually ready to try any method that promises their child will become a better and less fussy eater. This is in part why methods of giving solid food to infants have received a lot of attention in the last few years.
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Clinical trial: Prenatal DHA prevents blood-pressure increase from obesity during childhood
Research published today in JAMA Network Open by investigators at the University of Kansas and KU Medical Center finds pregnant mothers who daily consumed 600 milligrams of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) -- an omega-3 fatty acid found in prenatal vitamins, fish-oil supplements and fish meat -- protected their offspring from the blood pressure-elevating effects of excessive weight in early childhood.
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Feed the need: Toddlers’ nutrition often short on vitamins, minerals, but long on sugar, salt
Feeding a hungry toddler can be one of the biggest challenges parents and caregivers face every day, especially when trying to provide healthy meals quickly. Young children need a diet to provide key nutrients such as iron, calcium, vitamin C, fiber, potassium and more to grow and be healthy.
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ESPGHAN 2014 Q&A
Discussed and addressed questions on supplementations of DHA and sn2 palmitic acid to infant formula.
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