NAUSEA
Nausea is a state that preceed vomit or an uneasiness of stomach that often occurs before vomiting. Nausea is not disease but they are symptoms which is cause by: intense pain, early stage of pregnancy,food poisoning, overeating,ulcers, infection,a reaction to certain smell or odour,motion sickness or seasickness etc.
What can be done to relieve nausea?
There are several ways to relieve nausea which are:
1. Drink clear or ice cold drinks.
2. Eat dry foods such as plain crackers or cookies, dry cereal or toast when you wake up and every few hours during the day because nausea is often worse on empty stomach and dry food can relieve some of the discomfort.
3. Avoid fried, greasy or sweet foods.
4. Avoid food with unpleasant or strong odour.
5. Eat slowly and avoid large meals and infrequent meals because the smaller and more frequent the meals are, the more comfortable will be.
6. Drink beverages slowly during your meals after eating solid food because drinking liquid on an empty stomach can add to the feeling of nausea.
7. Avoid activity after eating.
8. Eat food and supplement that are high in calories and protein to maintain the nutrition when you can not eat a lot.
"Resting after eating and keeping the head elevated about 12 inches above the feet helps reduce nausea".
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Reference: https://www.everydayhealth.com/nausea/guide/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/feeling-sick-nausea/
Nausea is a state that preceed vomit or an uneasiness of stomach that often occurs before vomiting. Nausea is not disease but they are symptoms which is cause by: intense pain, early stage of pregnancy,food poisoning, overeating,ulcers, infection,a reaction to certain smell or odour,motion sickness or seasickness etc.
What can be done to relieve nausea?
There are several ways to relieve nausea which are:
1. Drink clear or ice cold drinks.
2. Eat dry foods such as plain crackers or cookies, dry cereal or toast when you wake up and every few hours during the day because nausea is often worse on empty stomach and dry food can relieve some of the discomfort.
3. Avoid fried, greasy or sweet foods.
4. Avoid food with unpleasant or strong odour.
5. Eat slowly and avoid large meals and infrequent meals because the smaller and more frequent the meals are, the more comfortable will be.
6. Drink beverages slowly during your meals after eating solid food because drinking liquid on an empty stomach can add to the feeling of nausea.
7. Avoid activity after eating.
8. Eat food and supplement that are high in calories and protein to maintain the nutrition when you can not eat a lot.
"Resting after eating and keeping the head elevated about 12 inches above the feet helps reduce nausea".
Thank you for reading!
Article by:
Tijani Opeyemi
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Food, Nutrient & Health
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Reference: https://www.everydayhealth.com/nausea/guide/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/feeling-sick-nausea/
Vitamin Supplements
Vitamins are organic compounds that people need in small quantities for various metabolic processes which a person takes, often as pills, beyond those eaten in a normal balanced diet. The most commonly taken are multivitamins and vitamin C or ascorbic acid.
Multivitamins tend to be best taken earlier in the day, as the B vitamins in them might stimulate metabolism and brain function too much for a relaxing evening or before bed. Those who may need vitamin supplements include women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, people who consume alcohol in amounts over those recommended limits, drug users and the elderly.
Vitamin supplement is not a replacement for a healthy diet so they must be taken along with a balanced diet. Because it might induce people to eat poorly on the excuse that in any event they are protected nutritionally. The best counsel is to take vitamin supplements only on the recommendation of your medical doctor.
Benefits of Vitamin Supplements
1. Improves mental health
2. Improves cardiovascular health
3. Supports cognition and brain health
4. Increase energy levels
5. Supports healthy ageing
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Understanding Food and Nutrition by James A. Ajala
Vitamins are organic compounds that people need in small quantities for various metabolic processes which a person takes, often as pills, beyond those eaten in a normal balanced diet. The most commonly taken are multivitamins and vitamin C or ascorbic acid.
Multivitamins tend to be best taken earlier in the day, as the B vitamins in them might stimulate metabolism and brain function too much for a relaxing evening or before bed. Those who may need vitamin supplements include women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, people who consume alcohol in amounts over those recommended limits, drug users and the elderly.
Vitamin supplement is not a replacement for a healthy diet so they must be taken along with a balanced diet. Because it might induce people to eat poorly on the excuse that in any event they are protected nutritionally. The best counsel is to take vitamin supplements only on the recommendation of your medical doctor.
Benefits of Vitamin Supplements
1. Improves mental health
2. Improves cardiovascular health
3. Supports cognition and brain health
4. Increase energy levels
5. Supports healthy ageing
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Adisa Aanuoluwapo Ruth.
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Understanding Food and Nutrition by James A. Ajala
POMELOS
Pomelo also known as pamplemousse is a citrus fruit and it is closely related to grapefruits and other members of the Citrus genus. Its scientific name is Citrus maxima. It is quite large in size and the closest in size to these kinds of citrus fruits is a grapefruit.
Pomelo is primarily found in Southeast Asia, which is its native region, it's shaped like a teardrop and has green or yellow flesh and a thick pale rind. It is relatively less popular in other parts of the world because it typically takes eight years to grow before the seeds can begin to flower and bear any fruits. Pomelo tastes similar to grapefruit, but it's sweeter and contains several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that make it a healthy addition to diet.
Pomelo can be added to your diet in the following ways: By cutting the pomelos into small pieces, mix them with other fruits and have it as a fruit salad; by having them as a snack and by blending them to make fresh pomelo juice.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF POMELO
1. It aids digestion because it's rich in insoluble fiber which adds bulks up the stool, promotes smooth movement in the digestive tract, and prevents constipation and diarrhea.
2. It is rich in antioxidants which can prevent and reverse cellular damage caused by free radicals.
3. It regulates blood pressure because pomelo is a good source of potassium which reduces the strain on the heart and lowers the chances of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke.
4. It is an anti-inflammatory fruit because of its high antioxidant content and it's also an excellent source of vitamin C.
5. Pomelos maintain heart health by reducing the cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body and are also a rich source of different types of vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, copper, zinc, manganese, and potassium all of which are important for maintaining and improving bone health.
6. It promotes weight loss because it contains protein and fiber both of which induce a feeling of fullness for a longer period of time.
Pomelos also come with some negative effects which are:
The high levels of vitamin C and potassium in this fruit can make it hazardous for patients with liver and kidney conditions.
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Reference:
Pummelo, raw. (2018).
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167754/nutrients
Morton, J. (1987). Pummelo. Citrus maxima.
https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/pummelo.html#Food%20Uses
Pomelo also known as pamplemousse is a citrus fruit and it is closely related to grapefruits and other members of the Citrus genus. Its scientific name is Citrus maxima. It is quite large in size and the closest in size to these kinds of citrus fruits is a grapefruit.
Pomelo is primarily found in Southeast Asia, which is its native region, it's shaped like a teardrop and has green or yellow flesh and a thick pale rind. It is relatively less popular in other parts of the world because it typically takes eight years to grow before the seeds can begin to flower and bear any fruits. Pomelo tastes similar to grapefruit, but it's sweeter and contains several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that make it a healthy addition to diet.
Pomelo can be added to your diet in the following ways: By cutting the pomelos into small pieces, mix them with other fruits and have it as a fruit salad; by having them as a snack and by blending them to make fresh pomelo juice.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF POMELO
1. It aids digestion because it's rich in insoluble fiber which adds bulks up the stool, promotes smooth movement in the digestive tract, and prevents constipation and diarrhea.
2. It is rich in antioxidants which can prevent and reverse cellular damage caused by free radicals.
3. It regulates blood pressure because pomelo is a good source of potassium which reduces the strain on the heart and lowers the chances of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke.
4. It is an anti-inflammatory fruit because of its high antioxidant content and it's also an excellent source of vitamin C.
5. Pomelos maintain heart health by reducing the cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body and are also a rich source of different types of vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, copper, zinc, manganese, and potassium all of which are important for maintaining and improving bone health.
6. It promotes weight loss because it contains protein and fiber both of which induce a feeling of fullness for a longer period of time.
Pomelos also come with some negative effects which are:
The high levels of vitamin C and potassium in this fruit can make it hazardous for patients with liver and kidney conditions.
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Article by:
Tijani Opeyemi
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Food, Nutrient & Health
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Reference:
Pummelo, raw. (2018).
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167754/nutrients
Morton, J. (1987). Pummelo. Citrus maxima.
https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/pummelo.html#Food%20Uses
THE FOOD PYRAMID: A guide to daily food choice…
A food pyramid is a representation of the optimal number of servings to be eaten each day from each of the basic food groups.
"Healthy Eating Food Pyramid" guide as you pick your food in which grains should be taken as the major dietary source.
• Eat more fruit and vegetables.
• Have a moderate amount of meat, fish, egg, milk and their alternatives.
• Reduce salt, fat/oil and sugar.
• Trim fat from meat before cooking. Choose low-fat cooking methods such as steaming, stewing, simmering, boiling, scalding or cooking with non-stick frying pans.
• Reduce the use of frying and deep-frying.
These can help us achieve balanced diet and promote health.
How much of different kinds of food should I eat to stay healthy?
1. Eat the Right Food :
Since different foods have different nutritional values, it is not possible to obtain all the nutrients we need from a single food. According to the Healthy Eating Food Pyramid, we have to eat a variety of foods among all food groups as well as within each group in order to get different nutrients and meet our daily needs.
2. Eat the Right Amount:
Neither eating too much nor too little is good for our health. Every day, we need a specific amount of nutrients to maintain optimal health. If we do not eat enough, under-nutrition and symptoms of deficiency are likely to develop; while over-nutrition and obesity can be resulted when we consume an excessive amount of any type of food. Therefore, we have to eat the right amount of food to stay healthy.
To be continued...........
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Ojo Olalekan Solomon
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Reference:
Melnick, Meredith. "The USDA Ditches the
Food Pyramid for a Plate" . Time.
ISSN 0040-781X .
A food pyramid is a representation of the optimal number of servings to be eaten each day from each of the basic food groups.
"Healthy Eating Food Pyramid" guide as you pick your food in which grains should be taken as the major dietary source.
• Eat more fruit and vegetables.
• Have a moderate amount of meat, fish, egg, milk and their alternatives.
• Reduce salt, fat/oil and sugar.
• Trim fat from meat before cooking. Choose low-fat cooking methods such as steaming, stewing, simmering, boiling, scalding or cooking with non-stick frying pans.
• Reduce the use of frying and deep-frying.
These can help us achieve balanced diet and promote health.
How much of different kinds of food should I eat to stay healthy?
1. Eat the Right Food :
Since different foods have different nutritional values, it is not possible to obtain all the nutrients we need from a single food. According to the Healthy Eating Food Pyramid, we have to eat a variety of foods among all food groups as well as within each group in order to get different nutrients and meet our daily needs.
2. Eat the Right Amount:
Neither eating too much nor too little is good for our health. Every day, we need a specific amount of nutrients to maintain optimal health. If we do not eat enough, under-nutrition and symptoms of deficiency are likely to develop; while over-nutrition and obesity can be resulted when we consume an excessive amount of any type of food. Therefore, we have to eat the right amount of food to stay healthy.
To be continued...........
Article by:
Ojo Olalekan Solomon
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Food, Nutrient & Health
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Reference:
Melnick, Meredith. "The USDA Ditches the
Food Pyramid for a Plate" . Time.
ISSN 0040-781X .
INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES.
Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development. The first 2 years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and fosters better development overall.
The feeding practices are breastfeeding and complementary feeding.
1. Breastfeeding: Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months has many benefits for the infant and mother. Among these is protection against gastrointestinal infections which is observed not only in developing but also industrialized countries.
Early initiation of breastfeeding, within 1 hour of birth, protects the newborn from acquiring infections and reduces newborn death rate (mortality). The risk of mortality due to diarrhoea and other infections can increase in infants who are either partially breastfed or not breastfed at all.
Breast-milk is also an important source of energy and nutrients in children aged 6–23 months. It can provide half or more of a child’s energy needs between the ages of 6 and 12 months, and one third of energy needs between 12 and 24 months. Breast milk is also a critical source of energy and nutrients during illness, and reduces mortality among children who are malnourished. Children and adolescents who were breastfed as babies are less likely to be overweight or obese.
Additionally, they perform better on intelligence tests and have higher school attendance. Breastfeeding is associated with higher income in adult life.
Improving child development and reducing health costs results in economic gains for individual families as well as at the national level.
Longer durations of breastfeeding also contribute to the health and well-being of mothers:It reduces the risk of ovarian and breast cancer and helps space pregnancies–exclusive breastfeeding of babies under 6 months has a hormonal effect which often induces a lack of menstruation. This is a natural (though not fail-safe) method of birth control known as the Lactational Amenorrhoea Method.Mothers and families need to be supported for their children to be optimally breastfed.Breastfeeding practices are highly responsive to supportive interventions, and the prevalence of exclusive and continued breastfeeding can be improved over the course of a few years.
To be continued…
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References: The Lancet Breastfeeding Series papers data-sf-ec-immutable="">2, Breastfeeding in the 21st century: epidemiology, mechanisms, and lifelong effect. http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)01024-7/abstract Victora, Cesar G et al. The Lancet , Volume 387 , Issue 10017 , 475 – 490.3, Why invest, and what it will take to improve breastfeeding practices? http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)01044-2/abstract Rollins, Nigel C et al. The Lancet , Volume 387 , Issue 10017 , 491 – 504
Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development. The first 2 years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and fosters better development overall.
The feeding practices are breastfeeding and complementary feeding.
1. Breastfeeding: Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months has many benefits for the infant and mother. Among these is protection against gastrointestinal infections which is observed not only in developing but also industrialized countries.
Early initiation of breastfeeding, within 1 hour of birth, protects the newborn from acquiring infections and reduces newborn death rate (mortality). The risk of mortality due to diarrhoea and other infections can increase in infants who are either partially breastfed or not breastfed at all.
Breast-milk is also an important source of energy and nutrients in children aged 6–23 months. It can provide half or more of a child’s energy needs between the ages of 6 and 12 months, and one third of energy needs between 12 and 24 months. Breast milk is also a critical source of energy and nutrients during illness, and reduces mortality among children who are malnourished. Children and adolescents who were breastfed as babies are less likely to be overweight or obese.
Additionally, they perform better on intelligence tests and have higher school attendance. Breastfeeding is associated with higher income in adult life.
Improving child development and reducing health costs results in economic gains for individual families as well as at the national level.
Longer durations of breastfeeding also contribute to the health and well-being of mothers:It reduces the risk of ovarian and breast cancer and helps space pregnancies–exclusive breastfeeding of babies under 6 months has a hormonal effect which often induces a lack of menstruation. This is a natural (though not fail-safe) method of birth control known as the Lactational Amenorrhoea Method.Mothers and families need to be supported for their children to be optimally breastfed.Breastfeeding practices are highly responsive to supportive interventions, and the prevalence of exclusive and continued breastfeeding can be improved over the course of a few years.
To be continued…
Thanks for reading Article By:Ojo Olalekan Solomon
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Food, Nutrients & Health
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References: The Lancet Breastfeeding Series papers data-sf-ec-immutable="">2, Breastfeeding in the 21st century: epidemiology, mechanisms, and lifelong effect. http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)01024-7/abstract Victora, Cesar G et al. The Lancet , Volume 387 , Issue 10017 , 475 – 490.3, Why invest, and what it will take to improve breastfeeding practices? http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)01044-2/abstract Rollins, Nigel C et al. The Lancet , Volume 387 , Issue 10017 , 491 – 504
Complementary feeding
Another feeding practices is complementary feeding, It is mostly started around the age of 6 months, an infant’s need for energy and nutrients starts to exceed what is provided by breast milk, and complementary foods are necessary to meet those needs. An infant of this age is also developmentally ready for other foods. If complementary foods are not introduced around the age of 6 months, or if they are given inappropriately, an infant’s growth may falter.
Guiding principles for appropriate complementary feeding are:
1. Continue frequent, on-demand breastfeeding until 2 years of age or beyond; practise responsive feeding (for example, feed infants directly and assist older children. 2.Feed slowly and patiently, encourage them to eat but do not force them, talk to the child and maintain eye contact).
3. Practise good hygiene and proper food handling.
4.Start at 6 months with small amounts of food and increase gradually as the child gets older.
5.Gradually increase food consistency and variety and increase the number of times that the child is fed: 2–3 meals per day for infants 6–8 months of age and 3–4 meals per day for infants 9–23 months of age, with 1–2 additional snacks as required.
6. Use fortified complementary foods or vitamin-mineral supplements as needed; and during illness, increase fluid intake including more breastfeeding, and offer soft, favourite foods.
Feeding in exceptionally is a difficult circumstances, Families and children in difficult circumstances require special attention and practical support. Wherever possible, mothers and babies should remain together and get the support they need to exercise the most appropriate feeding option available.
Breastfeeding remains the preferred mode of infant feeding in almost all difficult situations, for instance: 1.Low-birth-weight or premature infants and mothers living with HIV in settings where mortality due to diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition remain prevalent.
2.Adolescent mothers;infants and young children who are malnourished; and families suffering the consequences of complex emergencies.
HIV and infant feeding Breastfeeding, and especially early and exclusive breastfeeding, is one of the most significant ways to improve infant survival rates. While HIV can pass from a mother to her child during pregnancy, labour or delivery, and also through breast-milk, the evidence on HIV and infant feeding shows that giving antiretroviral treatment (ART) to mothers living with HIV significantly reduces the risk of transmission through breastfeeding and also improves her health.WHO now recommends that all people living with HIV, including pregnant women and lactating mothers living with HIV, take ART for life from when they first learn their infection status.Mothers living in settings where morbidity and mortality due to diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition are prevalent and national health authorities endorse breastfeeding should exclusively breastfeed their babies for 6 months, then introduce appropriate complementary foods and continue breastfeeding up to at least the child’s first birthday.
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Article By:
Ojo Olalekan Solomon
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Food, Nutrients & Health
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References:
The Lancet Breastfeeding Series papers data-sf-ec-immutable=""
Breastfeeding in the 21st century: epidemiology, mechanisms, and lifelong effect. http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)01024-7/abstract Victora, Cesar G et al. The Lancet , Volume 387 , Issue 10017 , 475 – 490.3, Why invest, and what it will take to improve breastfeeding practices? http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)01044-2/abstract Rollins, Nigel C et al. The Lancet , Volume 387 , Issue 10017 , 491 – 504
Another feeding practices is complementary feeding, It is mostly started around the age of 6 months, an infant’s need for energy and nutrients starts to exceed what is provided by breast milk, and complementary foods are necessary to meet those needs. An infant of this age is also developmentally ready for other foods. If complementary foods are not introduced around the age of 6 months, or if they are given inappropriately, an infant’s growth may falter.
Guiding principles for appropriate complementary feeding are:
1. Continue frequent, on-demand breastfeeding until 2 years of age or beyond; practise responsive feeding (for example, feed infants directly and assist older children. 2.Feed slowly and patiently, encourage them to eat but do not force them, talk to the child and maintain eye contact).
3. Practise good hygiene and proper food handling.
4.Start at 6 months with small amounts of food and increase gradually as the child gets older.
5.Gradually increase food consistency and variety and increase the number of times that the child is fed: 2–3 meals per day for infants 6–8 months of age and 3–4 meals per day for infants 9–23 months of age, with 1–2 additional snacks as required.
6. Use fortified complementary foods or vitamin-mineral supplements as needed; and during illness, increase fluid intake including more breastfeeding, and offer soft, favourite foods.
Feeding in exceptionally is a difficult circumstances, Families and children in difficult circumstances require special attention and practical support. Wherever possible, mothers and babies should remain together and get the support they need to exercise the most appropriate feeding option available.
Breastfeeding remains the preferred mode of infant feeding in almost all difficult situations, for instance: 1.Low-birth-weight or premature infants and mothers living with HIV in settings where mortality due to diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition remain prevalent.
2.Adolescent mothers;infants and young children who are malnourished; and families suffering the consequences of complex emergencies.
HIV and infant feeding Breastfeeding, and especially early and exclusive breastfeeding, is one of the most significant ways to improve infant survival rates. While HIV can pass from a mother to her child during pregnancy, labour or delivery, and also through breast-milk, the evidence on HIV and infant feeding shows that giving antiretroviral treatment (ART) to mothers living with HIV significantly reduces the risk of transmission through breastfeeding and also improves her health.WHO now recommends that all people living with HIV, including pregnant women and lactating mothers living with HIV, take ART for life from when they first learn their infection status.Mothers living in settings where morbidity and mortality due to diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition are prevalent and national health authorities endorse breastfeeding should exclusively breastfeed their babies for 6 months, then introduce appropriate complementary foods and continue breastfeeding up to at least the child’s first birthday.
Thanks for reading
Article By:
Ojo Olalekan Solomon
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Food, Nutrients & Health
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For other related articles visit our blog
www.thefoodlegends.blogspot.com
References:
The Lancet Breastfeeding Series papers data-sf-ec-immutable=""
Breastfeeding in the 21st century: epidemiology, mechanisms, and lifelong effect. http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)01024-7/abstract Victora, Cesar G et al. The Lancet , Volume 387 , Issue 10017 , 475 – 490.3, Why invest, and what it will take to improve breastfeeding practices? http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)01044-2/abstract Rollins, Nigel C et al. The Lancet , Volume 387 , Issue 10017 , 491 – 504
Nutrition in the First 1000 Days of Life
The first 1000 days of life characterizes the period from conception till a child is 2years (24 months) .
Nutrition in these days play a critical role in the proper development of the child. It determines the mental capacity, psychological forms and the health structure of the child. Thus, shaping the life of the child.
Adequate nutrition is therefore needed for the support of the fetus during and after pregnancy, the shortage could result in poor brain development.
There are crucial nutrients needed to ensure the proper development of a child . Among which are carotenoids, vitamin D, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids etc.
Carotenoids such as Lutein and Zeaxanthin are very important.
In the development of the fetus, lutein and zeaxanthin play important roles in the development of the baby's eye and brain in the first 22 weeks of pregnancy. Luteins are essential dietary nutrients that are crucial to visual functioning, Lutein and zeaxanthin are mostly found in vegetables such as pepper, grapes, kiwi fruits, corn and from an animal which is egg yolks.
Lutein plays a great role in vitality. As an antioxidant. It serves as a protective factor against oxidative damage during pregnancy development. while also helping in neuron development.
To be continued…
Article by: Faizah Jumoke Abdulhameed
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Reviewed by: Ishola Ifeoluwa A.
Food, Nutrient & Health
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Reference: Akanksha Likhar and Manoj S Patil (2022) Nutritional Gaps and Supplementation in the First 1000 Days
The first 1000 days of life characterizes the period from conception till a child is 2years (24 months) .
Nutrition in these days play a critical role in the proper development of the child. It determines the mental capacity, psychological forms and the health structure of the child. Thus, shaping the life of the child.
Adequate nutrition is therefore needed for the support of the fetus during and after pregnancy, the shortage could result in poor brain development.
There are crucial nutrients needed to ensure the proper development of a child . Among which are carotenoids, vitamin D, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids etc.
Carotenoids such as Lutein and Zeaxanthin are very important.
In the development of the fetus, lutein and zeaxanthin play important roles in the development of the baby's eye and brain in the first 22 weeks of pregnancy. Luteins are essential dietary nutrients that are crucial to visual functioning, Lutein and zeaxanthin are mostly found in vegetables such as pepper, grapes, kiwi fruits, corn and from an animal which is egg yolks.
Lutein plays a great role in vitality. As an antioxidant. It serves as a protective factor against oxidative damage during pregnancy development. while also helping in neuron development.
To be continued…
Article by: Faizah Jumoke Abdulhameed
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Reviewed by: Ishola Ifeoluwa A.
Food, Nutrient & Health
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Reference: Akanksha Likhar and Manoj S Patil (2022) Nutritional Gaps and Supplementation in the First 1000 Days
Nutrition in the First 1000 Days of Life
*Vitamin D*
Vitamin D is one of the micronutrients that helps to improve neurodevelopmental function in the first 1000 days of life. It has been proven that vitamin D supplementation enhances bone growth and prevents ricket in babies.
Vitamin D3(cholecalciferol) is the form of vitamin D recommended for infants. Non-infants should take vitamin D rich food along with breast milk such as oily fish, eggs and fortified cereals for babies.
It is important to note that, high amount of vitamin D is harmful, it should therefore be within the limit.
*Omega-3 Fatty Acids*
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) also known as omega-3 fatty acids is another nutrient whose requirement must be met during the first 1000 days of life. It has lots of beneficial effects on the health ranging from morbidity, child growth to inflammation.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that pregnant women should take 200mg/d, Lactating women should take 200mg/d while infants of age 0 to 6 months should take 0.10% of total energy and 7 months to 2 years should take 10 mg/kg.
Main food sources of DHA are eggs and fish. Breast milk is also rich in DHA.
*Folic Acid*
The center for diseases control and prevention has urged women to take 400 microgram of folic acid supplement daily, this is to enable the proper development of the baby’s spine and also prevent neural tube defects (spina bifida and brain defect).
In addition, eating foods rich in green leafy vegetables such as broccoli and spinach, beans, and oranges is recommended because they contain folate.
To be continued.................
*Article by: Faizah Jumoke Abdulhameed*
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*Reviewed by: Ishola Ifeoluwa A.*
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*Food, Nutrient & Health*
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References:
Megan G Bragg, Elizabeth L Prado, Christine P Stewart (2022). Choline and docosahexaenoic acid during the first 1000 days and children’s health and development in low- and middle-income countries.
https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuab050
Akanksha Likhar and Manoj S Patil (2022). Nutritional Gaps and Supplementation in the First 1000 Days
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vitamins-supplements-and-nutrition/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6949907/
*Vitamin D*
Vitamin D is one of the micronutrients that helps to improve neurodevelopmental function in the first 1000 days of life. It has been proven that vitamin D supplementation enhances bone growth and prevents ricket in babies.
Vitamin D3(cholecalciferol) is the form of vitamin D recommended for infants. Non-infants should take vitamin D rich food along with breast milk such as oily fish, eggs and fortified cereals for babies.
It is important to note that, high amount of vitamin D is harmful, it should therefore be within the limit.
*Omega-3 Fatty Acids*
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) also known as omega-3 fatty acids is another nutrient whose requirement must be met during the first 1000 days of life. It has lots of beneficial effects on the health ranging from morbidity, child growth to inflammation.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that pregnant women should take 200mg/d, Lactating women should take 200mg/d while infants of age 0 to 6 months should take 0.10% of total energy and 7 months to 2 years should take 10 mg/kg.
Main food sources of DHA are eggs and fish. Breast milk is also rich in DHA.
*Folic Acid*
The center for diseases control and prevention has urged women to take 400 microgram of folic acid supplement daily, this is to enable the proper development of the baby’s spine and also prevent neural tube defects (spina bifida and brain defect).
In addition, eating foods rich in green leafy vegetables such as broccoli and spinach, beans, and oranges is recommended because they contain folate.
To be continued.................
*Article by: Faizah Jumoke Abdulhameed*
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*Reviewed by: Ishola Ifeoluwa A.*
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References:
Megan G Bragg, Elizabeth L Prado, Christine P Stewart (2022). Choline and docosahexaenoic acid during the first 1000 days and children’s health and development in low- and middle-income countries.
https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuab050
Akanksha Likhar and Manoj S Patil (2022). Nutritional Gaps and Supplementation in the First 1000 Days
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vitamins-supplements-and-nutrition/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6949907/
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