Does it matter what we eat for our mental health? Accumulating data suggests that this may
indeed be the case and that diet and nutrition are not only critical for human physiology and …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with lifelong
impacts. Genetic and environmental factors contribute to ASD etiology, which remains …

Background Diet is a major modifiable risk factor for human health and overall consumption
patterns affect planetary health. We aimed to quantify global, regional, and national …

Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States lives in poverty, and> 40% of children are
poor or near-poor. 1 In 2013, the American Academy of Pediatrics added child poverty to its …

For three decades, the US Public Health Service has recommended that all persons capable
of becoming pregnant consume 400 μg/day of folic acid (FA) to prevent neural tube defects …

Background The gut microbiome influences myriad host functions, including nutrient
acquisition, immune modulation, brain development, and behavior. Although human gut …

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products,
Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) was asked to deliver a Scientific Opinion on the nutrient …

Introduction: Proper nutrition during pregnancy is important to prevent nutritional imbalances
that interfere with pregnancy. Micronutrients play critical roles in embryogenesis, fetal …

Background: Over the past 10 years, research into environmental risk factors for autism has
grown dramatically, bringing evidence that an array of non-genetic factors acting during the …

Infant formulas are an alternative to replace or supplement human milk when breastfeeding
is not possible. The knowledge of human milk's bioactive compounds and their beneficial …