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ABSTRACT Informal human milk sharing (IHMS) is a contemporary and evolving infant feeding practice. In the qualitative phase of a sequential explanatory mixed methods study, this research explored the experiences, practices, and perceived psychological and emotional impacts of IHMS from the perspectives of donors and recipients in Ireland. Fifteen participants were interviewed: ten donors, three […]

ABSTRACT Responsive feeding is widely recognized as a best practice in infant and young child feeding, yet the gap between its recommendation and its consistent implementation among caregivers remains a persistent challenge. Mindful feeding, which is defined as present-centered mental and emotional awareness in the feeding context, has emerged as a related but distinct construct

ABSTRACT Human milk is the recommended feeding standard for preterm and low-birth-weight infants. The 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) guidance prioritizes mother’s milk, donor human milk (DHM) when mother’s milk is insufficient, early feeding initiation, and potential fortification for the smallest infants. However, evidence on current practices and alignment with these recommendations in Nigeria is

ABSTRACT Despite sustained, multisectoral investment in stunting reduction, childhood stunting prevalence in Tanzania’s Njombe region has remained persistently elevated, declining only modestly from approximately 53% in 2014 to 50% by 2022. This perspective argues that the gap between intervention coverage and anthropometric impact reflects structural and conceptual limitations in current programs rather than an absence

ABSTRACT Background Nutrition is a significant modifiable risk factor for many illnesses. One often-cited barrier to diet change is the perceived cost of healthy food. While many diet diary templates exist, none have been developed to capture the data needed for calculating the cost of a diet consumed during a diet intervention study. Methods The

ABSTRACT Introduction Dietitians are increasingly called upon to address complex food systems challenges, including the transition to circular economies that support both human and planetary health. This reflexive perspective draws on a structured reflective process undertaken by the research team to explore how dietitians can apply their core competencies, such as critical thinking, evidence-based practice,

ABSTRACT Objective To identify the key behavioural determinants that influence dietary self-management among adults with CKD, using the Theoretical Domains Framework and Behaviour Change Wheel to guide development of practical dietary interventions for clinical practice and research trials. Methods A theory-informed secondary analysis of a published qualitative meta-synthesis that included 92 studies and 2924 adults

ABSTRACT Pre-pregnancy overweight or obesity delays the onset of lactogenesis II, posing an early barrier to achieving optimal infant nutrition and long-term health. However, the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms remain incompletely elucidated. This prospective cohort study conducted in China aimed to delineate the distinct pathways through which pre-pregnancy overweight/obesity, compared to normal body mass index (BMI),

ABSTRACT Human milk banks rely on voluntary donations from lactating individuals producing more milk than their baby needs, to make pasteurised donor human milk (PDHM) for preterm babies. Demand for PDHM is increasing, as is the need for donors. Few Australian studies have explored potential donors’ awareness and perceived feasibility of donating to a milk

ABSTRACT Severe acute malnutrition remains a major public health concern, yet a large proportion of affected children do not receive appropriate treatment. Understanding the barriers and associated factors is essential for informing targeted, context-specific interventions. A door-to-door screening campaign among children aged 6–59 months was conducted from May to September 2024 in Kersa (agrarian) and