Association forms to push vitamin K2 quality, benefits
A new single ingredient trade association has formed to push the quality and benefits of vitamin K2.
Archives for April 27, 2018
Calls for EC to link agriculture and health policy
European health campaigners and some MEPs argue the European Commission should take a joined up approach to its food, agriculture and health policy by linking farmer payments to the healthiness of the food they produce.
Krakow declaration urges Europe to tackle iodine deficiency in kids
Scientists taking part in the EUthyroid project have signed up to the Krakow declaration of iodine, which urges European governments to support efforts in eliminating the micronutrient’s deficiency.
Lancet nutrition series: Supplementation during pregnancy 'insufficient' to boost offspring health
Micronutrient supplementation started in pregnancy can correct important maternal nutrient deficiencies, but it is not sufficient to improve child health, according to research in The Lancet.
Humanitarian aid must do more to meet elderly nutrition needs, NGO urges
Older people’s nutritional needs during food shortages should be a priority after a charity highlighted the lack of due care and attention afforded to the elderly in an emergency response.