Infographics

Infographics help to translate information into an easier visual representation.

This section presents a series of infographics on nutritional articles and publications.

Microbiome Immunity Infographics.PNG
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Microbiome Immune System

The microbiome acts as instructor and arbiter of host immunity, while the immune system regulates colonization with healthy microbes. This bi-directional crosstalk can be regulated through nutrition to support a healthy microbiome and long-term immunity.

How to manage constipation in infants < 1 year (infographics)
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How to manage constipation in infants < 1 year

Breastfed babies have higher frequency of defecation and softer stools than bottle-fed babies

The changing nutritional needs of infants and the composition of breast milk (infographics)
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The changing nutritional needs of infants and the composition of breast milk

Breast milk is a dynamic solution which changes to match the evolving nutritional needs of developing babies. Lower protein intake in infancy may decrease the risk of being overweight or obese later in life.

Complementary Feeding for short-term as well as long-term health and growth (infographics)
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Complementary Feeding for short-term as well as long-term health and growth

Optimal timing and content of complementary feeding (CF) will support the development of healthy dietary patterns in infants, with subsequent beneficial effects on health outcomes in later life.

Maternal and infant under- and over-nutrition
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Maternal and infant under- and over-nutrition

There are significant problems, for both mother and child, associated with over/under-weight mothers and infants who are small/large size at birth. Proper nutrition and healthcare for both mother and infant throughout pregnancy and the first few years of childhood are vital to give the infant the optimum health outcome possible.

Influencing flavour perception and preference in infants for long-term health (infographics)
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Influencing flavour perception and preference in infants for long-term health

Patterns formed in the earliest months of existence can shape the taste preferences of a lifetime. Early sensory experiences influence these patterns. Consumption of a healthy diet by a mother increases the likelihood that her child will prefer the same healthy foods.

Meeting the iron needs of young children (infographics)
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Meeting the iron needs of young children

Iron is hard to metabolize due to its poor solubility. It can have adverse health effects unless its levels in the body are maintained between adequate thresholds. Insufficient iron leads to anemia, while excessive iron causes oxidative damage in the body.