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[Literature Library] Omega-3 fatty acids and preterm birth

A cross-sectional analysis of 184 countries revealed that deficiency of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (e.g. EPA, DHA) may be a contributing factor in preterm birth. Rate of preterm birth declined linearly with increasing omega-3 intake, up to ~600 mg daily.
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Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a new diagnosis which has been differentiated from the classical eating disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-5).
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Post Graduate Program in Paediatric Nutrition (PGPN) Symposium and Convocation 2019

The scientific sessions of the Post Graduate Program in Paediatric Nutrition (PGPN) provided a platform for a discussion of recent developments and pragmatic scientific insights on paediatric nutrition.
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[Literature Library] Dietary carbohydrates and gestational diabetes mellitus

Special attention to type and amount of dietary carbohydrates is important in managing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) because of its impact on maternal glucose level.
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[Literature Library] Coagulation traits of sheep and goat milk

Milk coagulation can be activated via different biochemical and physical mechanisms, including the rennet. When compared to cow milk, sheep and goat milk both have shorter coagulation times and very limited non-coagulation samples.
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[Literature Library] The association between diet quality and brain health in children

Diet quality has been associated with cognition and academic achievement of pediatric populations, where dietary patterns with a low consumption of fish, fruits, and vegetables, and high in fast food, sausages, and soft drinks have been linked to poorer outcomes.
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[Literature Library] Human milk omega-3 fatty acid composition and infant temperament

Mothers may be able to shape the behavior of their children through adjusting the omega-3 fatty acid composition in human milk.
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[Hot Science] Clinical Trial: Mediterranean diet with extra-virgin olive oil and use of glucose-lowering medications

Over the course of six years, this study followed a total of 3,230 adults with type 2 diabetes at baseline to observe the effects of three different diet interventions (Mediterranean diet + extra-virgin olive oil, Mediterranean diet + mixed nuts, and low-fat diet as control) on the use of glucose
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[Literature Library] Potential Applications of Human Milk Oligosaccharides in Infant Formulas and Pharmacology

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) have the potentials to impact infant health via numerous mechanisms.
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[Literature Library] Metal exposure and gestational diabetes mellitus

In a prospective cohort study, the associations between urinary metals in early pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) was examined among Chinese women.