Episodios

  • Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - Advances in Pre‑Term Nutrition: Optimizing growth and outcomes for the smallest patients - Episode 5

    Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - Advances in Pre‑Term Nutrition: Optimizing growth and outcomes for the smallest patients - Episode 5
    Dec 29 2025
    In this episode of Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice speaks with Professor Josef Neu from the University of Florida about advances in preterm infant nutrition. Professor Neu traces the field's evolution from the late 1800s, when incubators adapted from poultry technology reduced mortality by half, through critical developments including infection control, mechanical ventilation, and surfactant therapy. The discussion highlights the unique nutritional demands of premature infants, requiring approximately 120 calories per kilogram daily and 3-4 grams of protein per kilogram to support rapid growth and neurodevelopment. Professor Neu addresses historical controversies, including delayed enteral feeding practices, and emphasizes the importance of early gastrointestinal tract stimulation for mucosal immunity and barrier function. Current best practices favor mother's own milk with fortification when necessary, supported by evidence-based guidelines from pediatric societies. Professor Neu also discusses precision nutrition approaches utilizing artificial intelligence, machine learning clustering, and digital twin technologies to tailor strategies by gestational age, sex, and early-life exposures.

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    Nestlé Nutrition Institute
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    31 m
  • Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - Biofortification of Staple Foods: Breeding nutrition into daily diets - Episode 4

    Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - Biofortification of Staple Foods: Breeding nutrition into daily diets - Episode 4
    Dec 26 2025
    In this episode of Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice interviews Dr. Howarth Bouis, 2016 World Food Prize laureate and founding director of HarvestPlus, about the development and impact of biofortification of staple crops. Dr. Bouis describes how his work began in the early 1990s, driven by the high recurrent costs of supplementation and the potential for crops themselves to deliver essential micronutrients. He outlines key challenges, such as combining nutrient density with high yields, ensuring bioavailability, achieving consumer acceptance, and sustaining long-term investment in crop development. Since its launch in 2003, HarvestPlus has developed biofortified varieties of 13 staple crops targeting iron, zinc, and vitamin A deficiencies. Evidence demonstrating higher-than-expected provitamin A bioavailability and meaningful iron absorption supported large-scale adoption. Today, biofortified crops are grown in more than 40 countries, reaching an estimated 400 million people. The discussion also explores future opportunities, including genetic modification technologies to further enhance micronutrient content in staple foods.

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    Nestlé Nutrition Institute
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    37 m
  • Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - Micronutrient Powders: Scaling simple solutions for micronutrient deficiencies - Episode 3

    Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - Micronutrient Powders: Scaling simple solutions for micronutrient deficiencies - Episode 3
    Dec 25 2025
    In this episode of Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice speaks with Professor Stanley Zlotkin from the University of Toronto about the development and global impact of sprinkles and multiple micronutrient powders (MNPs). Professor Zlotkin describes how his formative experience in Nigeria inspired his commitment to addressing childhood malnutrition. Recognizing poor compliance with traditional iron drops, Professor Zlotkin developed microencapsulated ferrous fumarate that could be sprinkled onto home-prepared complementary foods without affecting taste, color, or texture. The first efficacy trial in Ghana demonstrated effectiveness comparable to iron drops, supporting subsequent expansion to a formulation containing 17 essential vitamins and minerals. The intervention’s low cost, strong cost-effectiveness, and ease of use enabled large-scale implementation, with UNICEF now procuring millions of doses annually for use across low- and middle-income countries. Endorsed by WHO and included in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children, MNPs are now recognized as a key intervention for the prevention of childhood micronutrient deficiencies.

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    Nestlé Nutrition Institute
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    31 m
  • Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - Universal Vitamin A: The public‑health impact of large‑scale supplementation - Episode 2

    Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - Universal Vitamin A: The public‑health impact of large‑scale supplementation - Episode 2
    Dec 24 2025
    In this episode of Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice interviews Professor Keith West from Johns Hopkins University about the development and impact of universal vitamin A supplementation programs. Professor West traces the evolution from early clinical observations linking vitamin A deficiency to ocular manifestations and childhood blindness, to the pivotal studies in the 1980s by Alfred Sommer's team demonstrating its association with child mortality. He highlights the landmark Aceh trial (1983–1984), which showed a 34% reduction in preschool child mortality, followed by replication trials and meta-analyses across multiple countries demonstrating 23–30% mortality reduction. These findings supported large-scale implementation of twice-yearly supplementation programs in approximately 85 countries. The discussion also addresses ongoing questions around neonatal supplementation, noting regional differences in observed benefits. The episode underscores vitamin A supplementation as one of the most impactful global nutrition interventions, contributing to substantial reductions in child mortality worldwide.

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    Nestlé Nutrition Institute
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    35 m
  • Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - WHO Growth Standards: How global growth curves transformed assessment and policy - Episode 1

    Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - WHO Growth Standards: How global growth curves transformed assessment and policy - Episode 1
    Dec 23 2025
    In this episode of Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice interviews Dr. Mercedes de Onis, the principal architect of the WHO Child Growth Standards now used in over 150 countries worldwide. Dr. de Onis discusses the limitations of earlier growth references, particularly the NCHS curves, which were based primarily on U.S. populations and often suggested growth faltering in breastfed infants. She describes the landmark WHO Multicentre Growth Study, conducted between 1997 and 2003 across six countries, which established prescriptive standards based on optimal growth conditions, including exclusive breastfeeding and supportive environments. Launched in 2006, the WHO Child Growth Standards introduced key metrics including BMI-for-age and velocity standards, supporting both population-level surveillance and individual clinical monitoring. This conversation highlights the significant scientific effort and international collaboration behind tools that healthcare professionals utilize daily, to guide nutritional care and promote healthy growth in children worldwide.

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    Nestlé Nutrition Institute
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    26 m
  • Prof. Kate Ward - Calcium and Iron Nutrition Through the Reproductive Life Course - Annales Nestlé - Episode 21

    Prof. Kate Ward - Calcium and Iron Nutrition Through the Reproductive Life Course - Annales Nestlé - Episode 21
    Dec 18 2025
    Professor Kate Ward shares how calcium and iron are vital nutrients throughout the reproductive life course, with heightened importance during adolescence, pregnancy, and lactation. Adequate intake through balanced diets, and targeted supplementation where needed, supports bone health, fetal development, and anemia-prevention. Population-specific guidance and further research are key to addressing deficiencies and optimizing health outcomes for women and their offspring.

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    Nestlé Nutrition Institute
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    17 m
  • Dr. Otilia Perichart-Perera - Nutrition for Optimal Lactation - Annales Nestlé - Episode 20

    Dr. Otilia Perichart-Perera - Nutrition for Optimal Lactation - Annales Nestlé - Episode 20
    Dec 17 2025
    Dr. Otilia Perichart-Perera discusses how optimal maternal nutrition during lactation supports the mother’s health, as well as the infant’s growth and development. Breastfeeding increases energy and nutrient demands, making adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and vitamin D essential. Balanced diets, appropriate supplementation, and strong breastfeeding support can help sustain milk quality, prevent deficiencies, and promote continued breastfeeding success.

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    Nestlé Nutrition Institute
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    18 m
  • Dr. Nandita Perumal - Nutrition During Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes - Annales Nestlé - Episode 19

    Dr. Nandita Perumal - Nutrition During Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes - Annales Nestlé - Episode 19
    Dec 16 2025
    Dr. Nandita Perumal highlights how balanced, diverse, and nutrient-rich diets are essential for healthy pregnancy outcomes. Increased energy and nutrient needs during pregnancy support maternal health, placental function, and fetal growth. Meeting, but not exceeding, these nutritional requirements helps ensure appropriate gestational weight gain and reduces the risk of adverse outcomes, supporting both maternal well-being and the child’s lifelong health trajectory.

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    Nestlé Nutrition Institute
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    21 m