MANILA, 27 January 2024 – UNICEF emphasizes the importance of protecting child health through robust regulation over products intended for their consumption, including breast milk substitutes. It is critical that agencies mandated to protect public health, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), maintain their authority to ensure these products meet high safety standards…

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Abstract Background/Objective To evaluate the weight and height status of under-five children between 1992 and 2021 in relation to nutritional context. Subjects/Methods The study is based on the lengths/heights and weights of children <5 years in five national surveys (n = 505,026). After evaluating normality of the distributions, heights, and weights were expressed as z-scores relative to…

Abstract Hypertension is a major global health issue that contributes significantly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The management and prevention of hypertension often involve nutritional and dietary modifications, which are considered effective non-pharmacological strategies. In 2023, the Hypertension Research published several papers highlighting nutrition and hypertension. In addition, multiple studies published in leading journals explored…

When you think of iron food sources, what comes to mind? For many folks, thoughts of red meat pop up, and it makes sense: Animal foods are naturally high in iron, while plant-based foods are lower. Plus, the iron found in plant foods isn’t easily absorbed by the body—but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth…

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A new theatrical release called THE BRUTALIST has received 10 Academy Award nominations and already boasts three Golden Globe Awards. But I found it to be an intense, uneven epic drama about a brilliant Jewish-Hungarian architect who survived the Holocaust and comes to this country in 1947. Sadly, his years long struggle to achieve success…

Welcome to our new column, “Ask the Tokyo Dietitian,” that provides expert insights on food and nutrition – tailored specifically for life in Japan. Whether you’re looking for tips on how to balance traditional Japanese foods with modern dietary needs, navigating local food labels or you want to learn more about the latest in nutrition…