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Iron fortified cereal could be the answer to bridging infant iron gap
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research from SAHMRI may have found a solution to improve iron intake among older Australian infants, iron fortified infant cereals. The study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, analyzed the diets of nearly 300 infants aged six to 12 months from across Australia and showed that adding one serving (18g,…
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Students and community partners essential to UNC Greensboro nutrition research
Photo provided by UNC Greensboro Adult-onset diseases, such as type 2 diabetes or hypertension may have origins in the first years of life. “The first 1,000 days, the period from conception until age 2, lay the foundation for a person’s health later in life,” said Jigna Dharod, associate professor with UNC Greensboro. Her research explores…
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Unveiling the potential of soybeans for enhanced nutrition
<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/unveiling-the-potentia.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/unveiling-the-potentia.jpg" data-sub-html="The geographical distribution maps of lutein contents (A) and total carotenoid contents (B) in soybean seeds, with locations based on the accession’s region of origin. Credit: Journal of Integrative Agriculture (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jia.2022.10.011″> The geographical distribution maps of lutein contents (A) and total carotenoid contents (B) in soybean seeds, with locations based…
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‘Toddler milk’ has no nutritional benefits, American Academy of Pediatrics reports
Good parents want their baby to grow up strong and healthy. So, when Kelly Henchel’s child was close to reaching toddler age in 1998, she wanted to know more about this new toddler milk product. She reached out to a representative for one of the formula companies on whether it was worth the buy. The…
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These Seeds May Be Tiny, But They’re Mighty in Health Benefits
Chia seeds are the tiny seeds of the Salvia hispanica L. plant. Though they’ve been used as food for thousands of years by Native people, they’ve become increasingly popular in the U.S. over the past decade as more people learn of their impressive nutrition profile and potential health benefits. Not only are chia seeds rich…
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‘Toddler milk’ has no nutritional benefits, American Academy of Pediatrics reports
Good parents want their baby to grow up strong and healthy. So, when Kelly Henchel’s child was close to reaching toddler age in 1998, she wanted to know more about this new toddler milk product. She reached out to a representative for one of the formula companies on whether it was worth the buy. The…
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Nutrition: Savor Halloween, but nurture healthy traditions
With Halloween drawing near, many parents anticipate the impending surge of sugary treats. Jessica Fitzsimmons-Wallace.Contributed / St. Luke’s In no time, their little ones will gleefully spill mountains of candy across the kitchen table or living room floor, reveling in their haul after a spirited night of trick-or-treating. Balancing the joy of the season with…
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Integrating Climate and Nutrition: an essential action for zero hunger
Side event at the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) 51st Annual Session Organizers: Canada, Germany, New Zealand, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, Global Agriculture & Food Security Program, Forest and Farm Facility, Global Panel on Agriculture and…
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U.S. Specialty Crop Coalition endorses legislation addressing nutrition, organics
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants, and other products, this week endorsed nutrition and organic bills that cover key policy priorities outlined in the group’s 2023 Farm Bill recommendations: Fresh Produce Procurement Reform…
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6 Natural Sweeteners To Add to Your Diet—And 3 to Avoid
While the occasional sugary indulgence is understandable, excessive sugar intake can trigger adverse health conditions, such as obesity, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome. With a food supply that’s saturated in added sugars, turning to healthier alternatives like natural sweeteners can be a good way to manage your intake of added sugar. Unlike manufactured artificial sweeteners, natural…
