The Brain Gut Connection

• Review the importance of a balanced microbiota for a normal functioning immune system and health
• Discuss the science…

Human Milk Oligosaccharides may play a role in Childhood Obesity Prevention?

A recent literature review from September 2019 by Sarah Maessen from the Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, New…

Baby Connectome Project (BCP): Connecting the Dots on Early Brain Development

Launched in 2016, the Baby Connectome Project (BCP) is a groundbreaking quest to uncover the inner workings of the…

National Institutes of Health’s Baby Connectome Project Advances with Support from Wyeth Nutrition - Collaboration Aims to Unlock the Mysteries of How the Brain Develops in Young Children

Mike Russomano, CEO Wyeth Nutrition, addressed an audience comprised of connectomics researchers and members of the…

Food During The First Months Of Life Can Have A Lasting Impact On Health

Recent update on the global projects on early nutrition and long lasting health covering Nutrimenthe project, UK10K…

NIH Blueprint For Neuroscience

Fact sheet on the mission, Human Connectome Project /Grand Challenges, BRAIN initiative, resource and future of NIH…

The Early Nutrition eAcademy (ENeA)

NEW MODULE – “Infant Formula Feeding” is available NOW!

Outline:

• An Introduction to Infant Formula Feeding
• Indic…

Study in nutrients shows important role choline and DHA play in infant brain and eye health

A new study highlights current research into the roles of choline and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in maternal and infant…

Clues in Otago research as to changes in babies’ brain formation in obese mothers

University of Otago researchers have discovered a clue as to why there are changes in the way babies' brains are formed…

Brain Nutrients: Where & How They Work Together to Support Cognitive Development and Learning

Reviewed key nutrients that support cognitive development and their effects in the brain can occur together in the same…

Scientific Opinion on the essential composition of infant and follow-on formulae

This opinion reviews the opinion provided by the Scientific Committee on Food in 2003 on the essential requirements of…

Scientific Opinion on nutrient requirements and dietary intakes of infants and young children in the European Union

This Opinion described dietary intakes and requirements in infants and young children in Europe and the potential role…

Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to DHA and contribution to normal brain development pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

An opinion on the scientific substantiation of a health claim related to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and contribution to…

Nutrient intake in early childhood and developmental outcomes in later life

The presentations covered topics on the nutritional intake and developmental outcomes and the importance of optimizing…

The Role Of Nutrition In Children’s Neurocognitive Development, From Pregnancy Through Childhood

Discussed possible associations of individual nutrient intakes and more recently dietary patterns to neurocognitive…

Nourishing A Healthy Brain: What Nutrients Do Infants Need Now?

Reviewed the association of specific lipids and phospholipids with neurodevelopmental outcomes, and advances and future…

Nutritional Requirement for 2–5-Year-Growing-up Milk (GUM)

The period from 2 to 5 years of childhood marks rapid cognitive, social, emotional, and motor development. Nutrient…

Infantile Colic: Potential Reason Behind an Inconsolable Infant

Infantile colic, otherwise known as excessive crying, is one of the most common reasons for parents to consult their…

Growing-Up Milks: Nutritional Relevance and Importance

Toddlers are children, during this growing phase, they have specific nutritional requirements. If these specific…

Importance of the Appropriate Complementary Feeding

Early dietary behavior, right from the complementary feeding period, influences the food preferences and health outcomes…

Gut Comfort in Infancy

Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are considered common today, especially during the 12 months of life.1 Many…