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Individualised nutrition not only helps patients consume more protein and calories, but also improves clinical treatment outcomes and reduces mortality rate, according to a Swiss study of more than 2,000 patients.
Progress on tackling the childhood obesity crisis and increasing breastfeeding has been slow and inconsistent throughout Europe, according to studies released at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, UK.
Researchers warns that social media influencers with weight management blogs may not offer credible or trustworthy advice.
A pilot study adding to the raft of research backing Taiyo’s Sunfiber prebiotic ingredient has shown gut health, inflammation and even behavioral benefits for young children diagnosed with autism.
The omega-3s market is flourishing, with new combination products driving the growth and a newfound appreciation of the science among consumers and healthcare professionals, an expert says.
Researchers have found that the type of health claim on foods can be completely uncorrelated with actual nutritional quality yet these messages directly influence consumers' expectations of healthiness and prompt their food choices.