Articles and Books

In the NNI and WNSC symposium at the 12th International Conference on Nutrition and Growth, global experts discussed how nutrition during the critical toddler years builds a strong foundation for future health. The talks mainly tackled complementary feeding (CF) and the emphasis on the right timing to maximize health outcomes such as prevention of allergy and obesity, as well as the complex process of learning to eat, emphasizing the importance of food taste and texture acceptance in shaping future eating behaviors, and the impact of specific nutrients on brain maturation and myelination

This volume of the Nutrition and Growth Yearbook for 2025 reviews recent research on the relationship between nutrition and child growth, focusing on how diet affects linear growth, weight gain, and body composition in various clinical settings. It features peer-reviewed articles published between July 2023 and June 2024, offering insights into optimal dietary strategies, undernutrition interventions, and preventive measures for promoting healthy growth. The contributors discuss both clinical and foundational research, highlighting the critical role of nutrition in pediatric development. This

Preterm birth (PTB), a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, remains a global challenge despite advancements in healthcare. PTBs can happen spontaneously but there are clinical conditions that can trigger PTB and several risk factors have also been identified. Maternal nutrition plays a critical role in PTB prevention by addressing risk factors such as poor gestational weight gain, suboptimal nutrition, and metabolic disorders. Evidence supports the use of Omega-3 LC-PUFAs and multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) to reduce PTB risk, improve gestational outcomes, and