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Long-chain Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) Requirements in Infants and Children for Lifelong Health
17 March 2012 Fats are a necessary part of dietary energy supply. However the quality of dietary fats, particularly long-chain Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), plays critical roles in physiological functions such as central nervous system (CNS) development and visual function in infants and children. In addition, the effect of dietary fats on lipids metabolism at [...]
Eat Well for a Happier Life in Adolescents
With festive and the holiday seasons, teenagers often party hard and are more likely to ignore their nutritional requirements. A recent Australian study emphasized the importance of ensuring diet quality in adolescence and its potential role in modifying mental health over the life course. Studies have demonstrated inverse relationships between diet quality and the common [...]
Higher Intakes of Fibre Help Prevent Weight Gain
Newly published research shows that adults with high fibre intakes are less likely to gain weight and inches around the waist. It is known that dietary fibre may play a role in obesity prevention. However the role that different individual fibre sources play in weight change is less certain. In a recent paper published in [...]
Heart Body Mind Connection
You are invited to join us for a FUN and INSPIRATIONAL evening for women. Men can come too. When: 21st June 2010 Where: Moda Events (formerly Gianni), Level 2, Portside Wharf, Remora Rd, Hamilton Time: 6.00 PM Hospitality, start 7.00 PM ~ 9.30 PM This 5-Star Gold Class event is on ‘Empowering Women’ in the [...]
Regular Exercise and Fish Oil May Keep Arteries Clear and Reduce Body Fat Risk
Fish oil supplements and regular exercise both reduce body fat and improve cardiovascular and metabolic health. A combination of prolonged exercise and fish oil can dramatically reduce levels of a fat that can cause hardening of the arteries, a leading cause of heart disease. Fat in the bloodstream is a primary contributor to atherosclerosis, or [...]
