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New Global Survey Identifies Communication Gap Between Health Care Professionals and Parents on Early Childhood Nutrition

Posted by on July 17, 2011 1 comment

New Global Survey Identifies Communication Gap Between Health Care Professionals and Parents on Early Childhood Nutrition










Madison, NJ (PRWEB) April 27, 2011

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New findings from the NOURISH (KNOwledge, UndeRstanding & InsightS Into CHild Nutrition) Survey reveal that nearly half (47 percent) of health care professionals (HCPs) surveyed globally believe that most parents of children they see still do not fully understand the long-term impact of early nutrition.(1) Despite regular dialogue with parents about an optimal balance of nutrients during their child’s first five years of life, HCPs reported that when it comes to feeding and nutrition, less than one-fifth (17 percent) of parents are “very concerned” about ensuring their child is getting the right balance of nutrients that they need.(1) The NOURISH Survey also revealed an opportunity to provide parents with additional guidance and education about healthy growth and appropriate feeding practices for infants and young children.(2)

For more information about the NOURISH Survey, please visit http://www.NOURISHSurvey.com.

Globally, in 2010 around 43 million children under the age of five were overweight.(3) Proper nutrition means getting an optimal balance of nutrients; however too much of certain nutrients – even those that are important for a child’s development – can negatively affect long-term health outcomes. Over-nutrition, or the over-consumption of certain foods or food components, may contribute to such chronic diseases as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer.(4)

The NOURISH Survey, conducted by Pfizer Nutrition, identified physician beliefs and opinions about the importance of balanced nutrition and potential gaps in parental understanding. The survey also aimed to help identify the global need for professional education regarding appropriate balance of nutrition for optimal growth and development of infants and young children. The survey was conducted in 12 countries across four regions: Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. A total of 1,203 HCPs were surveyed between September and November, 2010.

“There is a strong need for increased communication, as well as further education to improve understanding about the right nutrition practices for children,” said Patricia A. DeRusso, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Vice President, Pfizer Nutrition.

Breast milk is best for babies. Good maternal nutrition is important for preparation and maintenance of breast-feeding. Introducing partial bottle-feeding could negatively affect breast-feeding and reversing a decision not to breast-feed is difficult. Professional advice should be followed on infant feeding.

REFERENCES

(1) Braun Research. 2010 NOURISH (KNOwledge, UndeRstanding & InsightS Into CHild Nutrition) Survey – Global Results. 2010.

(2) Data on file, Pfizer Nutrition (HCP Topline Global Report). December 21, 2010.

(3) World Health Organization. Obesity and Overweight. World Health Organization: Geneva, Switzerland. March 2011. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/index.html.

(4) World Health Organization. WHO Child Growth Standards: What is the double burden of malnutrition? World Health Organization: Geneva, Switzerland. 2010; 2 pp.

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Company Offers Nutrition Information for a Nationally Certified Nutrition Specialist Program

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Company Offers Nutrition Information for a Nationally Certified Nutrition Specialist Program










Irvine, CA (PRWEB) October 27, 2009

National obesity rates are continually growing and roughly a quarter of all Americans report being obese. With these rates being at an all time high, now is the perfect time to become a nationally Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist (CFNS)TM. Exercise & Nutrition Works, Inc. offers the most comprehensive Nutrition Certification program on the market, in many cases increasing their clients’ bottom line by 3 to 10 thousand dollars per month.

Coaches, trainers, and health practitioners are always on the lookout for ways to attract new clients, and becoming a Certified Fitness Nutrition SpecialistTM can be the perfect way for them to achieve this. The program is an innovative 3 prong system which includes a nutrition course section, a business course section, and a nutrition software training section. Once the CEU accredited course has been completed, the client will have the most comprehensive nutrition information needed and will receive their nutrition certification.

To learn more, visit http://www.NutritionCertification.com.

About Exercise & Nutrition Works, Inc.:

Exercise & Nutrition Works, Inc. was founded in 2003 by Lucho Crisalle RD and Lisa Crisalle CFNS. Since this time they have established various Nutrition Certification programs for successful national and international companies such as Gold’s Gym International and Max Muscle Corporation. Lucho and Lisa are experts in the fitness industry and offer a variety of services including customized nutrition information, life coaching, and nutrition and wellness education trainings. Their programs are set apart from their competitors due to the fact that they are founded on scientific research and are customized for each client.

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Nutri People Launches Unique UK Based Web Site to Help the General Public Locate Qualified Nutritional Professionals

Posted by on June 26, 2011 1 comment

Nutri People Launches Unique UK Based Web Site to Help the General Public Locate Qualified Nutritional Professionals










UK, London (PRWEB) July 21, 2005

Nutri People (formerly “find my nutritionist”) launched the UK’s premier Web site that helps UK residents safely locate a qualified nutritionist, dietitian or nutritional therapist, found at http://www.nutripeople.co.uk

The site has been launched to provide an easy to use search tool which enables the general public to locate their nearest nutritional practitioner by post code. It also explains the differences between the three main practitioner types, namely nutritionists, dietitians and nutritional therapists, an issue which currently causes considerable confusion. No other web site currently caters for all three nutritional disciplines, and offers independent and informative industry information.

http://www.nutripeople.co.uk has gone from strength to strength since its original launch under the name of findmynutritionist.co.uk some 18 months ago. The new web site directly addresses the general publics’ questions when searching for a nutritional practitioner, and provides safety guidelines to follow when choosing one. As well as containing comprehensive listings of UK-based practitioners, the site also includes a nutritional events calendar, information on food, with recipes for those on special diets, and topical and relevant news articles, updated weekly.

Denise Chester, managing director, said “We are passionate about nutrition and the benefits that good nutrition can bring — even small dietary changes can make a big difference to a persons quality of life. With so much emphasis in the media about nutrition and health, I felt compelled to inform the public about the availability of nutritional healing, and about the professionals in the industry. The Nutri People Web site provides information that the public can trust, and our strict membership criteria ensures that, using our search engine, they see only qualified nutritional professionals.”

Kathryn, North London, said, “I had no idea how much difference seeing a professional nutritional practitioner would make to my life — changing my eating habits to specifically (and very effectively) target problems has made me healthier, happier and more energetic. I found the sessions informative and interesting and I’m now able to apply what I learnt to ensure my continued improved health. The Web site is very helpful and I found a nutritionist quickly, easily and within 5 minutes drive from my home! I can’t recommend it enough.”

About Nutri People Ltd:

Nutri People Ltd is a privately run and funded web site, the aim of which is to take the message of nutritional healing out to the general public. The unique emphasis of bringing all three nutritional disciplines into one web site has enabled Nutri People to become one of the leading resources for safely contacting a nutritional practitioner in the UK.

Contact:

Denise Chester, managing director

Nutri People Ltd

08701 999 332

http://www.nutripeople.co.uk

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Ribbon Nutrition Announces Fund-Raising Program for Non-Profit Organizations

Posted by on May 4, 2011 1 comment

ribbon Nutrition Announces Fund-Raising Program for Non-Profit Organizations

St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) October 9, 2006

Based on an understanding of the difficulties of non-profit fund-raising and the personal desire of the founders to make a difference in ending Breast Cancer, ribbon Nutrition has created an Affiliate Fund-Raising Program (AFRP) as a means to help raise money for non-profit organizations and to educate and empower individuals in the fight against Breast Cancer.

The purpose of Ribbon Nutrition’s AFRP is to provide Breast Cancer, Cancer, Health, Women’s, and Environmentally-oriented non-profit organizations of all sizes the ability to raise additional funds without having to spend existing resources to do it. The program offers non-profit organizations the opportunity to directly raise money through a “click-through” link placed on their website. Each time a member clicks over to the Ribbon Nutrition website, their “click-through” is linked back to the non-profit organization. From there, Ribbon Nutrition will donate 30% of the shopper’s total purchase to non-profit organizations. The program is further supported by customized marketing support that the company creates for each individual organization. To view a sample, visit http://www.ribbonnutrition.com/ad/young.

Ribbon Nutrition’s AFRP has several other unique features. A pitfall of many affiliate programs is that they work the first time when a member “clicks-through,” but do not continue to raise money for the organization when members go back to the website for a subsequent purchase. To address this, Ribbon Nutrition created a system where shoppers cannot purchase Ribbon Nutrition products on their website without “clicking-through” a non-profit organization or choosing a non-profit organization that their purchase will benefit. The logos and websites of the participating non-profit organizations are displayed on the Ribbon Nutrition website for the shopper to choose from and can be viewed at http://www.ribbonnutrition.com/locate/locate.php.

Ribbon Nutrition’s Affiliate Fund-Raising Program is also designed to offer more than just supplements. Each purchase from the site in October will also include a free subscription to the natural lifestyle magazine inPink as well as other educational materials on diet, nutrition, and other lifestyle factors that may help prevent Breast Cancer. Visitors to the website will also have the option to sign-up for Life Saving Email

(http://www.lifesavingemail.com), a free Breast Self Exam Reminder System and Healthy Lifestyle e-Newsletter offered by Pink Penguin Press, a non-profit organization focused on education and empowerment. Participating non-profit organizations are invited to send educational information to Ribbon Nutrition for disbursement with orders from the Affiliate Program website.

For more information about Ribbon Nutrition, please call the founders directly: Stephen Hennessy at 404-441-6683 or Jim Powers at 941-779-5940. For more information about the Affiliate Fund-Raising Program, call 800-757-7212 ext 709. Visit Ribbon Nutrition on the web at http://www.ribbonnutrition.com.

About Ribbon Nutrition:

Founded in 2005 by Jim Powers and Stephen Hennessy, Ribbon Nutrition’s (http://www.ribbonnutrition.com) mission is to help fight Breast Cancer through a message of prevention, empowerment, and education. Ribbon Nutrition offers a complete selection of over forty vitamin, mineral, digestive, herbal, and specialty supplements for the whole family. All Ribbon Nutrition products are manufactured to the strictest quality standards and feature the highest quality ingredients available. Ribbon Nutrition also offers their products at health food stores nationwide where they donate up to 10% of the total revenue from the sale of the products to non-profit organizations who share their mission of ending Breast Cancer.

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