Nutrient composition

Low vitamin D status is an independent predictor of increased frailty and all-cause mortality in older men: the Health in Men study

30/12/2013

This prospective cohort study in 4203 older men aged 70-88 years in Perth, Western Australia showed an inverse association between plasma 25(OH)D levels and frailty, as well as all-cause mortality, over a period up to 9 years. Context and objective Hypovitaminosis D and frailty are common...

Age-related and disease-related muscle loss: the effect of diabetes, obesity, and other diseases

05/03/2014

The term sarcopenia refers to the loss of muscle mass that occurs with ageing. On the basis of study results showing that muscle mass is only moderately related to functional outcomes, international working groups have proposed that loss of muscle strength or physical function should also...

SACN statement on iodine and health

01/02/2014

Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) statement on Iodine and Health http://www.sacn.gov.uk/pdfs/sacn_position_statement_on_iodine_and_healt…

Egg consumption in pregnancy and infant diets: How advice is changing

16/04/2014

Abstract Eggs are a nutrient-dense, relatively inexpensive and convenient food, suitable for consumption by pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants. However, there appears to be some confusion among the public regarding the safety of egg consumption by these groups. Some evidence...

Estimation of choline intake from 24h dietary intake recalls and contribution of egg and milk consumption to intake among pregnant and lactating women in Alberta

22/04/2014

Abstract Despite recommendations for higher choline intakes during pregnancy and lactation, there is limited research regarding maternal intake during these important periods. In the present study, we estimated dietary choline intake during pregnancy and lactation in a population of...