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    Prenatal Nutrition Q&A with Registered Dietitian Tori Schmitt

    In Expert opinion · September 26, 2019

    If you are providing healthcare for a woman who is pregnant, you may get questions about food and nutrition. Pregnancy is an important time for both mom (and baby!) to get good nutrition, but circumstances like food aversions, food cravings, and traveling while pregnant might make getting good nutrition a bit more challenging. The NUTRI-FACTS team sat down with Tori Schmitt, registered dietitian and new mom, to answer popular prenatal nutrition questions.

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    Tipping the Scale: Engaging the Food and Beverage Sector for Societal Health

    In Expert opinion · August 22, 2019

    Food systems are major determinants of food quality and choices and, as a result, nutritional status and health. The private sector is the engine that drives food systems, with the food and beverage industry having a disproportional impact on nutrition and health outcomes as the “nutrition transition” in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) has shown, with increased consumption of sugar, fats, refined grains, and highly processed food.

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    The Unassuming, Yet Essential, Vitamin K

    In Expert opinion · July 30, 2019

    Vitamin K consists of a group of vitamins that support blood clotting, bone metabolism and also help to regulate blood calcium levels. What may not be so obvious about vitamin K is its ability to maintain a person’s mobility.

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    Evidence for infant formulas providing both docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid

    In Expert opinion · June 19, 2019

    Based on the well documented levels of DHA and ARA present in breast milk, and the WHO recommendation that breastfeeding should continue for 2 years or beyond, infants who are not breastfed should receive infant formulas and follow-on formulas that are supplemented with both DHA and ARA and in concentrations that are similar to breast milk.

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    Chrono-nutrition: Personalizing Which Supplements to Take and When

    In Expert opinion · May 28, 2019

    Research suggests that a few nudges to regular eating habits will help synchronize the body’s internal systems. This is called chrono-nutrition. In addition to eating habits, there are several vitamins and nutrients that support overall health when taken at the best time of day to help sync the body’s systems.

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    Why is DHA Omega-3 Such an Important Nutrient During Pregnancy?

    In Expert opinion · February 21, 2019

    DHA is vital to ensure a healthy pregnancy by supporting optimal maternal and infant health. The current recommendation is that pregnant women consume at least 500 mg of DHA omega-3 per day. (2) However, only a small proportion of women consume the recommended level. Learn why DHA omega-3 is such an important nutrient during pregnancy.

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    Reducing Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies in High Income Countries – Are There Cost Savings?

    In Expert opinion · January 21, 2019

    Are there cost savings in reducing vitamin and mineral deficiencies in high-income countries? This question is explored in the latest NUTRI-FACTS expert opinion by nutrition researcher, Julia Bird, BSc, MPH.

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    Vitamin C and the Immune System: What is the Suggested Intake?

    In Expert opinion · December 18, 2017

    Clinical Nutrition Dietitian, Vanessa Andrew, explores the use of neutrophils to redefine daily intake recommendations for vitamin C in this latest NUTRI-FACTS Expert Opinion.

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    Influencing the influencers – the importance of omega-3 fatty acids

    In Expert opinion · December 14, 2017

    Dr. Hilary Jones reports on a 2017 event, FoodFluence, that engaged and educated some of the most influential nutrition communicators in North America about the important role of omega-3 fatty acids on human health.

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    Women’s Health Focus – Nutrition during Peri-Menopause and Menopause

    In Expert opinion · November 20, 2017

    This month’s Expert Opinion is shared by Dr. Gregory Ward, MBBS, FRCOG who shines a light on women’s health during the peri-menopause and menopause and the impact of nutrition during this life’s stage.

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