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22nd May 2013
Iodine deficiency 'may lower UK children's IQ' Mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK, say researchers. more
The seeds of many adult diseases are sown in utero and in infancy according to the British Nutrition Foundation's new Task Force Report. more
8th May 20133rd May 2013Taking European Brain Research to the Next Level The European Commission launches the "European Month of the Brain - May 2013" more
2nd May 2013EU brain health opportunities in omega-3 and beyond Brain health and memory emerged as a winner from the EU Article 13.1 health claims. more
15th March 2013Omega-3 DHA may prevent the birth of premature babies For pregnant women, supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may help reduce the likelihood of giving birth very prematurely. more
1st February 2013Should iodine become the next 'folic acid' for pregnant women? more
16th January 2013Nutrients in fish can boost brain development Research published in the Journal of Nutrition adds to the evidence that eating fish during pregnancy improves aspects of cognitive function in children more
10th January 2013Omega-3 intake improves working memory in health young adults Working memory was seen to improve in healthy young adults after six months supplementation with omega-3. more
19th September 2012Kid's diet can impact IQ A new Australian study suggests that a healthy diet during childhood may influence a child’s intelligence quotient (IQ). more
14th September 2012Breastfeeding according to guidelines may help protect children from becoming overweight Breastfeeding infants during the first 4-6 months of life may offer some protection against overweight in childhood. more
2nd July 2012EURRECA! On the road to harmonsing vitamin and mineral recommendations in Europe Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed only in small amounts but essential for health. more
20th June 2012What determines the nutrition knowledge of food shoppers across Europe? Researchers from Aarhus University, Denmark, and the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) have analysed socio-demographic and attitudinal determinants of nutrition knowledge of food shoppers. more
3rd May 2012e-learning with the Early Nutrition Academy The Early Nutrition eAcademy is an e-learning co-operation initiated by the Early Nutrition Academy and the Chair for Medical Education at the University of Munich. more
28th March 2012International researchers join forces to track the link between early nutrition and long-term health The Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich initiated with a kick-off meeting last week a transnational research programme on strategies for prevention and intervention in pregnancy and early post nat more
7th March 2012Taking folic acid supplements for pregnancy linked to child's speech development Results from a Norwegian cohort published in the Journal of the American Medical Association more
1st March 2012High dose omega-3 may benefit early communicative development A fish oil supplement enriched with DHA may benefit early communicative development in infants, says the first randomised controlled trial testing high dose omega-3 on brain development in non-prematu more
17th January 2012European Health Claims for DHA and Children’s Health and Development Put into Law The omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, docosohexaenoic acid (DHA) is receiving attention as an important brain and eye health nutrient. more
4th November 2011NUTRIMENTHE hosts succesful symposium at FENS 250 people attended the NUTRIMENTHE symposium "Nutrition and Cognitive Function" more
2nd August 2011Omega-3 Fatty Acids Have Protective Benefits When Taken During Pregnancy ScienceDaily (Aug. 1, 2011) — An Emory University study published online on August 1 in Pediatrics suggests consuming Omega 3 fatty acids during pregnancy helps protects babies against illness during more
1st August 2011Breastfeeding reduces the chances of asthma Those who are not breastfed are up to 50 per cent more likely to exhibit asthmatic symptoms than those who are, according to a study of more than 5,000 children. more
31st May 2011New nutrition guidelines for Europe, halfway there... On request from the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority has provided guidance on intakes of fats, carbohydrates, fibre and water considering the new evidence. These dietary referen more
11th May 2011Breastfed babies 'develop fewer behaviour problems' Breastfed babies 'develop fewer behaviour problems' more
30th March 2011Breastfeeding is linked to the size of the brain Scientists have discovered that there is a direct correlation between the size of a mammals brain – including that of humans – and the amount of time they suckle.
The longer the period, the bigger more
4th March 2011Refining the omega-3 'policy gap' that feeds global deficiencies The omega-3 industry must devote more resources to lobbying and educating government, health care professionals and the general public to help plug a ‘policy gap’ that is contributing to a growing epi more
8th February 2011Poor diet may lower children's IQ Diets high in fat, sugar and processed food may lower IQ, a new study suggests. more
5th January 2011Iron and Folic Acid Directly Related to Improved Function in Children Children whose mothers were given iron and folic acids while pregnant were found to have higher levels of intelligence, executive function and fine motor controls, researchers reveal in JAMA (Journal more
17th August 2010Nutrimenthe researchers demonstrate how our genetic make-up influences how we process fatty acids more
Folic acid supplementation may reduce mental health problems in children. more
10th May 2010Nutrition in early years key to later health, EU-funded study shows more
17th December 2009Nutrimenthe wins award Nutrimenthe was awarded first prize at the Diario Medico “Best Healthcare Ideas of the Year 2009” in Spain. more
Nutrimenthe publication Congratulations to the Erasmus MC University Medical Center for the first Nutrimenthe publication. The paper appeared in the British Journal of Nutrition this September. more
TORNADO a new EC-funded Food project TORNADO (Molecular Targets Open for Regulation by the gut flora – New Avenues for improved Diet to Optimise European health) is a new FP7 Food project that began this September. more
Genetic contribution to obesity smaller than thought: Study more
9th June 2009Food Standards Agency Ad hoc call tender The Food Standards Agency has a requirement for a Childrens Dietary Survey for 2010 more
22nd October 2008Developing Our Brains from Cradle to Grave A report has been published by Foresight, the UK Government's futures think tank on 'Mental Capital and Wellbeing'. more
16th July 2008Nutrimenthe project referenced in the Lancet more
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