Westat’s Post

How does WIC assess the nutritional needs of their clients? Westat experts recently completed USDA’s WIC Nutrition Assessment and Tailoring Study (WIC NATS). Learn how WIC clinics are assessing nutritional needs and tailoring program benefits. https://ow.ly/fxNh50SuEjW

🎓 On 13th May, Nutritank hosted an enlightening webinar featuring our colleague Wanja Nyaga, who shared valuable insights into Medical Nutrition Education. 💼 Medical nutrition education plays a crucial role in equipping healthcare professionals with essential information and skills to empower patients in making informed choices about their dietary habits. 🍎 Optimal nutrition is pivotal in both preventing and managing chronic diseases. NNEdPro, through the NEPHELP project, conducts impactful training sessions for healthcare professionals not only in the UK but also worldwide. #Nutritank #MedicalNutrition #NEPHELP #HealthcareEducation #Webinar #NutritionTraining #ChronicDiseaseManagement

Important review co-authored by Dr. Sarah Bath, Senior Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition, at the University of Surrey, partner of EUthyroid2: the study summarised the nutritional role of iodine and dairy protein in supporting health during pregnancy and early life, childhood, and adolescence, mid- and later-life.*   The review highlights that: 🔹️milk and dairy products are important sources of iodine throughout the life course* 🔹️consumption of milk and dairy products should remain a staple in the diet of pregnant and lactating women, as iodine deficiency during pregnancy is associated with cognitive effects in the developing child* 🔹️ensuring adequate iodine intake is important for people with advancing age too, as iodine is essential to maintain brain health in older age   Remember: one glass of cow’s milk gives you 40%, one pot of yoghurt gives you 40%, and 40 g of hard cheese (cheddar) gives you 10% of the daily recommended iodine intake.**   Policy and practice should reflect the role of milk and dairy products in providing essential nutrients for metabolic health throughout the life course.   *Witard OC, Bath SC, Dineva M, et al. Dairy as a Source of Iodine and Protein in the UK: Implications for Human Health Across the Life Course, and Future Policy and Research. Front Nutr. 2022. **Nicol K, Nugent AP, Woodside JV, Hart KH, Bath SC. Iodine and plant-based diets–a narrative review and calculation of iodine content. Br J Nutr. 2023. #milk #dairy #dairyproducts #iodine #nutrition #SarahBath #Bath #EUthyroid2 #IDD #HaDEA

Nutrition is more than just counting calories—it's about comprehensive care. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) transforms our approach to food by focusing on precise nutrition dosing to achieve specific health outcomes. Think of MNT as a bridge between diet and medicine. It’s an evidence-based practice where Registered Dietitians develop customized nutrition interventions that cater to individual health conditions. As nutrition professionals, we have the responsibility to advance the field by making MNT the foundation of our practice. We must elevate the standard of care and truly make food our most powerful medicine. #MedicalNutritionTherpay #FoodAsMedicine #MNT #NutritionDosing #RegisteredDietitian #HealthThroughNutrition #NutritionDosing

A survey of medical students found they received an average of 1.2 hours of nutrition education per year and most had not taken even a single course that provided formal education in nutrition. Nutrition education for physicians is overdue, find out more at https://lnkd.in/ed52ziTc #DoctorOurDiet #PublicHealth #FoodIsMedicine #Nutrition #MedicalSchool

It’s disheartening to see that formal nutrition education is still lacking in many medical schools. Despite the critical role nutrition plays in overall health, future healthcare professionals are often left without the necessary knowledge to guide their patients effectively. More and more experts agree that proper nutrition is fundamental to preventing and managing chronic diseases, supporting recovery from injury and illness, and promoting overall well-being. As we strive for healthier society, it’s imperative that our doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers are equipped with the skills to offer sound dietary advice.Incorporating comprehensive nutrition education into medical curricula is essential.

Tackling the issue of malnutrition in health care, a serious issue resulting in increased health care burden, requires leadership. Experts from the Academy, key government agencies, industry and academia gathered April 10 and 11 for the first-ever Nutrition Science Forum: Addressing Malnutrition Across the Spectrum, hosted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. #eatrightPRO #dietetics #dietitian #nutrition #RDN #NDTR #rdchat

A survey of medical students found they received an average of 1.2 hours of nutrition education per year and most had not taken even a single course that provided formal education in nutrition. Nutrition education for physicians is overdue, find out more at https://lnkd.in/ed52ziTc #DoctorOurDiet #PublicHealth #FoodIsMedicine #Nutrition #MedicalSchool

Nutrition is a Human Right I am happy to announce that my research paper is published in International Journal of Science & Research (IJSR) Critical Care Nutrition - More than just survival Critically Ill patients require Adequate nutrition support to meet requirements both during and after ICU stay to protect against severe catabolism and Prevent significant deconditioning Preserve the Quality of Life with Nutrition Adequacy in ICU #EnteralNutrition #CriticalCare #YashodaHospitals #Helpstopmalnutrition #NutritionAdequacy