Nutrition Publications

Here you will find freely downloadable publications on the latest nutrition topics, such as early infant nutrition, nutritional avenues to allergies, sports nutrition, and nutrition in disease states such as dysphagia or critical illness. All 3000 papers are organized across categories to make it easier for you to find specific information. If you are missing a reference you can also use our search function.

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Conference Proceedings & Specific Issues  (publication series)
Conference Proceedings & Specific Issues

Proceedings of regional as well as national conferences covering hot topics in nutrition and special scientific…

NNI Digest Series (publication series)
NNI Digest Series

A journal focused on education, training, career development of the health care community.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Series (publication series)
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Series

A ready reckoner on the elementary and frequently discussed topics related to nutrition.

NNI Knowledge Series (publication series)
NNI Knowledge Series

This series contains the transcripts, abstracts and reviews of key nutrition sessions and topics.

Myths & Facts Series (publication series)
Myths & Facts Series

This Nestlé Nutrition Institute Series discusses the myths and facts related to pediatrics, maternal and clinical…

NNI News Bulletin (publication series)
NNI News Bulletin

Stay abreast of the latest developments in the world of nutrition, research and public health.

NNI South Asia Workshop Proceedings (publication series)
NNI South Asia Workshop Proceedings

This series contains the full proceedings of the regional Nestlé Nutrition Institute Workshop events in pediatrics…

NNI News Bulletin (publication series)
Newsletter

Latest publications

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Role Of Nutritional Management During & Beyond Diarrhea

Diarrhea remains one of the most common causes of mortality in children under five years of age in India. Latest NFHS-5…

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Nutrition In Preterm & Role Of HMF

Preterm infants often demand intensive care due to associated risks and their unique demand for nutrition during…

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Ragi - A Super Grain & Potential Need of its Fortification

Micronutrient deficiencies particularly that of iron early in life is often linked with adverse outcomes in growing…

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What should a toddler eat

Toddlers have high nutritional requirements relative to their size To support their rapid growth and development…

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Optimal Nutrition & Gut Health- Cornerstone Of Toddler Development

This article aims to deliver a critical review of the management of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and…

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Importance of nutrient-dense cereals during toddlerhood
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Importance of healthy gut in toddlers

Anaerobic Dominated by:

Firmicutes Bacteroidetes

Dietary intake during toddlerhood sets the foundation for a…

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How is nutrition associated with toddler development?

MEETING THE IRON NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN Iron is the world’s most abundant But... 40% Indians suffer from iron…

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Association Of Gut and overall health

Gut microbiota:

  • Plays a crucial role in influencing immune system
  • Early life microbiota undergoes the process of…
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A Healthy Gut in Toddlerhood

In toddlerhood, children learn new skills and show prominent changes in growth and development. While toddlers are…

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Role of L.reuteri in Infant Health

L. reuteri is the most studied probiotic and has demonstrated effectiveness in prevention and management of FGIDs. It…

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Nutritional Framework for Lifelong Health

Optimum nutrition in the first thousand days is vital for establishing a child’s future health, with impacts that last…

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Impact of Proteins on Lifelong Health

Protein intake, both quantity, and quality, during the first two years of life has important effects on growth…

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Proteins-Growth Trajectories and Lifelong Health

Early life growth patterns can exert a long-term impact on risk of overweight and obesity development. As per the…

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Nutritional Determinants of Cognitive Development

Nutrition during the initial years is extremely crucial for brain development that is genetically programmed to grow at…

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Early Life Nutrition & Immune Health

Immune health is influenced by environment, genetics and nutrition. Multiple nutrients work in tandem to provide a…

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Nutrition and Executive Functions in Children
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Nutrition and Executive Functions in Children

Executive functions, such as cognitive flexibility, self-control, decision-making, and problem solving, are critical for…

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Brain Connectivity and Faster Brains: Connecting the Dots With Nutrition
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Brain Connectivity and Faster Brains: Connecting the Dots With Nutrition

Neurodevelopment during the early years of life is an intricate, multifaceted process. One of many dimensions of brain…

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New insight into why breastfed babies have improved immune systems
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New insight into why breastfed babies have improved immune systems

Research led by the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has revealed new…

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Microbiome and The Social Brain How the Gut and the Brain Mature Together
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Microbiome and The Social Brain How the Gut and the Brain Mature Together
  • The gut microbiome
  • Social development
  • Key messages
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The Gut-Brain Axis and Development of Functional GI Disorders
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The Gut-Brain Axis and Development of Functional GI Disorders
  • Functional GI disorders (FGIDs)
  • The gut-brain axis
  • Early life events
  • Future directions
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