This review study aimed to assess the nutrition situation in the UAE using published data
from 2010 to 2022. It highlights the gaps and challenges that prevail in addressing the …

Background Despite the ongoing efforts to improve infant feeding practices, low rates of
breastfeeding and early introduction of complementary feeding have been reported in many …

Background Optimal complementary feeding (CF) promotes health and supports growth and
development in children. While suboptimal feeding practices are reported for many …

Background Despite the proportion of receiving a minimum acceptable diet (minimum meal
frequency and minimum dietary diversity) is lower in east Africa, there is limited evidence on …

Background Malnutrition including undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient
deficiencies are considerable problems worldwide, with variable burdens among different …

Abstract ACETEM (E472a) and CITREM (E472c) are fatty acid esters used as additives in
the food industry to improve quality, stability and sensory properties of food products due to …

Background Children with underweight in the first 2 years have lower body mass index z‐
score (zBMI) and height‐for‐age z‐score (HAZ) in later childhood. It is not known if …

This detailed and comprehensive study examines nutrition and health in the World Health
Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region, presenting the six game-changing food …

Consequent upon rapid development in Abu Dhabi, there has been a rise in chronic
disease, the susceptibilities to which are influenced by events occurring in early life. Hence …

BACKGROUND: There is a high rate of nutritional risk factors and non-communicable
diseases among children in the Middle Eastern countries. As children who are attending …