Expert opinion
VIDEO: DHA and ARA Levels in Infants Vary Around the Globe
29 September 2017
Stewart Forsyth, professor of pediatrics at the University of Dundee, discusses DHA omega-3 and ARA omega-6 levels in infants around the world.
05 March 2013
The Norway Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has stated that the daily recommended intake (RDI) of vitamin D should be doubled from 10 to 20 micrograms per day for the entire population.
Analyzing vitamin D intake data, the NFSA concluded that the current Norwegian recommendations of
10 micrograms/day for children above two years, adolescents and adults, and 20 micrograms/day for seniors over 75 years are achieved by less than 50% of the population. To ensure an intake of 20 micro-grams of vitamin D per day in the elderly, a daily dose of 20 micrograms from food supplements is justi-
fied, the experts said. If the maximum limit for vitamin D in supplements is increased to 20 micrograms
per daily dose, all age groups will be able to cover their recommended intake without any risk of exceeding the tolerable upper intake level. The maximum permitted limit (MPL) for vitamin D in Norway is 100 micro-grams/day for children and adolescents above 10 years and adults, and 50 micrograms/day for children aged 1-10 years. The NFSA added that the minimum limit for vitamin D supplements should also be evaluated.
Based on: http://www.mattilsynet.no/portal/page?_pageid=54,40103&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&language=english
29 September 2017
Stewart Forsyth, professor of pediatrics at the University of Dundee, discusses DHA omega-3 and ARA omega-6 levels in infants around the world.
1 July 2013
Micronutrient requirements differ according to the individual. They can vary according to stage of life, gender, health status, lifestyle habits, possible hereditary metabolic disorders and environmental influences. At certain stages of life, the importance of and need for individual micronutrients is particularly high, for example in pregnancy and when breastfeeding, for children and youths during the growth phase, and in old age. Micronutrient intakes that do not meet the needs of earlier stages of life in particular can increase chances of developing chronic illnesses later in life, such as osteoporosis or heart disease. It is therefore important to ensure an adequate intake of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, essential fatty acids and other nutrients from the very beginning.
20 January 2012
A new study suggests that early consumption of starchy table foods may shape a greater preference for salty taste of infants and young children.