The Program in International Nutrition at Cornell University - Issue #35
Dear all,
We hope you are well. Please find below this week’s updates in and around the Program in International Nutrition. Thank you.
Best wishes,
Saurabh and the PIN Team
Fall PIN Seminar
Join us this week for:
“Insights from Leading Nutrition Research: Experiences in Thailand”
Patanee Winichagoon, PhD
Associate Professor of Community/International Nutrition
Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University
November 10, 2022, 11:30AM - 12:30AM EST on Zoom
Meeting ID: 929 6822 5578 | Passcode: 038687
Our final speaker for the Fall 2022 semester will be:
Jennifer Cashin, MPH ~ November 17, 2022
Regional Associate Director for Programs
Alive & Thrive East Asia Pacific
If you have any questions for the speakers in this series, please email them to pindirector@cornell.edu and we would love to include them.
PIN Podcast
New Episode! — pin.transistor.fm
Dr. Diana Thomas joins the PIN Podcast to tell us about her work as Professor of Mathematical Sciences at United States Military Academy at West Point. The Program in International Nutrition from Cornell University interviews leaders and rising stars in the field of nutrition and public health. Listen to all of our episodes here!
Other Seminars and Events of Interest
Integrating nutrition and food security in Nationally Determined Contributions — www.who.int
November 12, 2022, 7AM EST, Live Streamed.
The WHO in collaboration with partners will host the Health Pavilion at the COP27 UN Climate Conference, taking place now in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt November 6-18, 2022. The Health Pavilion will showcase over 40 side events related to climate change and health and will be a further opportunity for the world to come together and demonstrate the requisite political will to take on the climate challenge through concerted, collaborative and impactful action.
This side event intends to raise awareness of the links between climate change, health and nutrition. View the complete schedule of COP27 side events and watch the live stream on this dedicated page.
The Global Health Network Conference | Enabling Health Research in Every Healthcare Setting — uctcmc.eventsair.com
November 24-25, 2022, University of Capetown, South Africa.
This conference aims to bring together health research teams, organisations, health-workers, policy makers and practitioners to explore together how health research can be embedded into every healthcare setting.
The Global Health Network is also celebrating 10 years of mobilising research skills, know-how and methods to foster capable teams that generate new treatment strategies and prevention mechanisms that reduce the burden of disease within communities.
Scaling Up Nutrition Movement Regional Gathering 2022 | Latin America and the Caribbean — scalingupnutrition.org
December 13 - 15, 2022, Panama City, Panama.
The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement is happy to announce its upcoming Regional Gathering for Latin America and the Caribbean! This meeting aims to bring together SUN Government Focal Points and representatives of all stakeholders from civil society, donors, United Nations agencies, private sector partners, academia, parliamentarians, youth and others. Logistical information will be made available shortly - for any questions, email info@scalingupnutrition.org.
In the News
COP 27 must be the beginning of a new shared vision for climate and nutrition — medium.com
By Lawrence Haddad, Saskia Osendarp and Saleemul Huq
Can this cheaper, more climate-friendly rice transform farming? — www.npr.org A promising, less labor-intensive perennial rice is beginning to take off in China, but whether this success can be replicated in other crops like wheat or corn remains to be seen.
NUTRITION 2023 Returns as In-Person Event in Boston — nutrition.org
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has announced that its annual meeting, NUTRITION 2023, will take place in Boston, MA, USA, July 22-25, 2023. NUTRITION 2023 is the premier meeting for the nutrition community, exploring developments in clinical and translational nutrition, food science and systems, diet and disease, basic science, global health, and more. Nutrition scientists are invited to share their research and join together with clinicians, policy experts, industry, and the media to network and learn for 3.5 exciting days in Boston. Learn more and get updates on the event here.
Publications from the PIN Community
Dumrongwongsiri O, Winichagoon P, Chongviriyaphan N, Suthutvoravut U, Grote V, Koletzko B.
Neonatal nutrient storage and supplies from breast milk contribute to nutrient status and growth of infants during their early life. This study investigated the adequacy of zinc and iron intakes among breastfed infants during the first 4 months and determined the relative importance of zinc/iron storage versus nutrient intakes with infant's biochemical status and growth.
Breastfeeding duration is associated with higher adiposity at 6-8 months of age
Ua-Areechit T, Suteerojntrakool O, Pongcharoen T, Winichagoon P, Judprasong K, Murphy-Alford AJ, Lee WTK, Potip B, Sridonpai P, Tongchom W, Chomtho S.
Breastfeeding (BF) has been identified as a protective factor against childhood obesity. However, evidence of the association between BF duration and adiposity remains inconclusive. This study aimed to evaluate the association between BF duration and body composition during infancy.
Nyhus Dhillon C, Vossenaar M, Weiligmann B, Sanwal N, Djimeu EW, Kneepkens M, Mushahary B, Stone G, Neufeld LM.
Many workers in global supply chains remain nutritionally vulnerable despite the income they earn. The Seeds of Prosperity program was implemented in Tamil Nadu and Assam, India, for tea supply chain workers (estate workers, small holder farmers, and farm workers). The aim was to enhance demand for diverse and nutritious foods and improve practices related to handwashing.
Urio EM, Tanumihardjo SA, Fweja LW, Ndossi GD.
TLRs in Tanzanian PSC from two districts did not differ between Low- and High-exposure to VA interventions. The majority had adequate VA stores. VAD in the study area presented a mild public health problem.
Knight F, Bourassa MW, Ferguson E, Walls H, de Pee S, Vosti S, Martinez H, Levin C, Woldt M, Sethurman K, Bergeron G.
Nutrition modeling tools (NMTs) generate evidence to inform policy and program decision making; however, the literature is generally limited to modeling methods and results, rather than use cases and their impacts. We aimed to document the policy influences of 12 NMTs and identify factors influencing them.