Multisectoral considerations for baby foods in emergencies 09/01/2018 (IN PROGRESS) The absence of global guidelines for safe and appropriate use of commercial complementary foods makes it challenging for humanitarian actors to assess and implement programs for infant and young child feeding in emergencies. The objective of this work is to identify and consolidate considerations for commercial complementary foods in humanitarian emergencies into a comprehensive, practical and multisectoral guideline for use by humanitarian practitioners. Our research team is
(IN PROGRESS) The absence of global guidelines for safe and appropriate use of commercial complementary foods makes it challenging for humanitarian actors to assess and implement programs for infant and young child feeding in emergencies. The objective of this work is to identify and consolidate considerations for commercial complementary foods in humanitarian emergencies into a comprehensive, practical and multisectoral guideline for use by humanitarian practitioners. Our research team is
Commercial Packaging and Devices for Complementary Feeding 08/11/2018 Perspective: Novel Commercial Packaging and Devices for Complementary Feeding In recent years, so-called baby food pouches and other novel packaging and devices have been marketed for complementary feeding. To date, no experimental studies have been conducted to determine health and nutrition effects or the safety of baby food pouches and related feeding devices. Yet, these products hold the potential to fundamentally change the ways in which infants and children consume solid foods in infancy
Perspective: Novel Commercial Packaging and Devices for Complementary Feeding In recent years, so-called baby food pouches and other novel packaging and devices have been marketed for complementary feeding. To date, no experimental studies have been conducted to determine health and nutrition effects or the safety of baby food pouches and related feeding devices. Yet, these products hold the potential to fundamentally change the ways in which infants and children consume solid foods in infancy
Stillquoten und Stillförderung in ausgewählten Ländern Europas 06/28/2018 Stillquoten und Stillförderung in ausgewählten Ländern Europas Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Stillen fördert die kurz- und langfristige Gesundheit von Frauen und Kindern. Stillförderung ist eine wichtige Aufgabe für Gesellschaft und Gesundheitswesen. Ziele Wir berichten nationale Stilldaten und Monitoringsysteme ausgewählter europäischer Länder, basierend auf Erhebungen nationaler Stillkommissionen und Daten internationaler Organisationen. Strategien für Unterstützung, Schutz und Förderung des
Stillquoten und Stillförderung in ausgewählten Ländern Europas Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Stillen fördert die kurz- und langfristige Gesundheit von Frauen und Kindern. Stillförderung ist eine wichtige Aufgabe für Gesellschaft und Gesundheitswesen. Ziele Wir berichten nationale Stilldaten und Monitoringsysteme ausgewählter europäischer Länder, basierend auf Erhebungen nationaler Stillkommissionen und Daten internationaler Organisationen. Strategien für Unterstützung, Schutz und Förderung des
Resolution to end unethical marketing of ‘baby foods’ 02/01/2018 World Health Assembly Resolution 69.9 Calls for an End to Unethical Marketing of “Baby Foods” In May 2016, the World Health Assembly (WHA) Resolution 69.9 was adopted to address global issues surrounding unethical marketing of industrial baby foods, infant formula and toddler milks (World Health Organization 2016). The Resolution effectively expands the scope of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, now encompassing: infant formula, follow-up formula, industrial baby
World Health Assembly Resolution 69.9 Calls for an End to Unethical Marketing of “Baby Foods” In May 2016, the World Health Assembly (WHA) Resolution 69.9 was adopted to address global issues surrounding unethical marketing of industrial baby foods, infant formula and toddler milks (World Health Organization 2016). The Resolution effectively expands the scope of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, now encompassing: infant formula, follow-up formula, industrial baby
Baby foods in European refugee camps 08/01/2017 Are Commercial Complementary Food Distributions to Refugees and Migrants in Europe Conforming to International Policies and Guidelines on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies? In 2015, more than one million migrants and refugees arrived in Europe. Commercial complementary foods, processed foods marketed for infants and young children 6-23 months of age, were distributed by various humanitarian actors along migrant routes and in European refugee camps. Unsolicited donations and
Are Commercial Complementary Food Distributions to Refugees and Migrants in Europe Conforming to International Policies and Guidelines on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies? In 2015, more than one million migrants and refugees arrived in Europe. Commercial complementary foods, processed foods marketed for infants and young children 6-23 months of age, were distributed by various humanitarian actors along migrant routes and in European refugee camps. Unsolicited donations and
Sugar intakes in European children 11/01/2016 Factors associated with sugar intake and sugar sources in European children from 1 to 8 years of age Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends to limit intake of free sugars to 5% of total energy per day because of the great impact of high sugar intake on body fat deposition, adiposity and dental caries. However, little data exist about total intake and sources of sugar in European children. Therefore, this paper aims to describe sugar intake and dietary sugar sources and
Factors associated with sugar intake and sugar sources in European children from 1 to 8 years of age Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends to limit intake of free sugars to 5% of total energy per day because of the great impact of high sugar intake on body fat deposition, adiposity and dental caries. However, little data exist about total intake and sources of sugar in European children. Therefore, this paper aims to describe sugar intake and dietary sugar sources and
Global prevalence of female sexual dysfunction 07/04/2016 Prevalence of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Premenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies Megan E. McCool, MPH, Andrea Zuelke, Melissa A. Theurich, MPH, Helge Knuettel, MD, Cristian Ricci, PhD, Christian Apfelbacher, PhD ABSTRACT Introduction Epidemiologic research in female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has gained momentum in recent years, particularly in clinical populations and in menopausal women. However, sexual dysfunction also affects premenopausal
Prevalence of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Premenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies Megan E. McCool, MPH, Andrea Zuelke, Melissa A. Theurich, MPH, Helge Knuettel, MD, Cristian Ricci, PhD, Christian Apfelbacher, PhD ABSTRACT Introduction Epidemiologic research in female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has gained momentum in recent years, particularly in clinical populations and in menopausal women. However, sexual dysfunction also affects premenopausal
Reported sources of protein in European infants 06/22/2016 Protein intakes and their nutritional sources during the first 2 years of life: secondary data evaluation from the European Childhood Obesity Project European Journal of Clinical Nutrition Damianidi L1, Gruszfeld D2, Verduci E3, Vecchi F3, Xhonneux A5, Langhendries JP5, Luque V6, Theurich MA1, Zaragoza-Jordana M6, Koletzko B1 Grote V1 Author information 1Division of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, University of Munich Medical Center, München, Germany.
Protein intakes and their nutritional sources during the first 2 years of life: secondary data evaluation from the European Childhood Obesity Project European Journal of Clinical Nutrition Damianidi L1, Gruszfeld D2, Verduci E3, Vecchi F3, Xhonneux A5, Langhendries JP5, Luque V6, Theurich MA1, Zaragoza-Jordana M6, Koletzko B1 Grote V1 Author information 1Division of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, University of Munich Medical Center, München, Germany.
Pre-service training in breastfeeding for nutritionists 06/08/2016 Moving National Breastfeeding Policies into Practice: A Plea to Integrate Lactation Education and Training into Nutrition and Dietetics Programs in the United States Journal of Human Lactation ABSTRACT In 2011, the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding called on all health professional organizations, medical schools, and credentialing boards to establish and incorporate minimum lactation education and training requirements into their credentialing, licensing, and
Moving National Breastfeeding Policies into Practice: A Plea to Integrate Lactation Education and Training into Nutrition and Dietetics Programs in the United States Journal of Human Lactation ABSTRACT In 2011, the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding called on all health professional organizations, medical schools, and credentialing boards to establish and incorporate minimum lactation education and training requirements into their credentialing, licensing, and
