The debate on the safety of and regulatory approaches for caffeine continues among various
stakeholders and regulatory authorities. This decision-making process comes with …

This is an update of the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) cohort profile
which was published in 2006. Pregnant women attending a routine ultrasound examination …

Maternal nutrition in pregnancy has a key influence on optimum fetal health. Eating
disorders (EDs) during pregnancy may have detrimental effects on fetal growth and the …

Background Prenatal exposure to toxic metals or variations in maternal levels of essential
elements during pregnancy may be a risk factor for neurodevelopmental disorders such as …

Importance Prenatal folic acid supplements reduce the risk of neural tube defects in children,
but it has not been determined whether they protect against other neurodevelopmental …

Background: Severe iodine deficiency in pregnancy has major effects on child
neurodevelopment, but less is known about the potential consequences of mild-to-moderate …

Background: Pregnant women and children are especially vulnerable to exposures to food
contaminants, and a balanced diet during these periods is critical for optimal nutritional …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA for a scientific opinion on the risks for
animal and human health related to the presence of dioxins (PCDD/Fs) and DL‐PCBs in …

Objective Diet quality is related to the risk for depression and anxiety in adults and
adolescents; however, the possible impact of maternal and early postnatal nutritional …

Background Exposure to multiple chemicals occurs daily through several routes; diet,
inhalation and dermal contact. Real-life exposure assessment is needed to understand the …