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Renowned World Health Organisation consultant addresses health care professionals on the role of good nutrition throughout Sri Lankan women�s key life stages.Colombo, June, 2011: The Anchor Institute, the research arm of Fonterra Brands Lanka, recently hosted a symposium in Colombo to share new insights with health care professionals into the role of nutrition at key stages of a woman�s life, focusing on pre and post pregnancy.
These were delivered by guest speaker, Prof. Timothy Green, an associate professor of Food, Nutrition and Health at the University of British Columbia, Canada and a consultant to the World Health Association and Fonterra, amongst many other nutrition and dietetic association�s in Asia and internationally.
Attended by over 200 healthcare practitioners, the session focused on recent advancements in nutrition during pregnancy, including, the benefits of consuming adequate amounts of nutrients such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). This was supported by international evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of food fortification with specific nutrients such as iron and folate to help pregnant women and new mothers improve the health and wellbeing of themselves and their babies.
�Many women are unaware that they have very specific nutrient needs during and after pregnancy to help maintain their health and the optimal growth and development of their unborn or new baby. For example, during pregnancy mothers need to increase their folate levels especially in early pregnancy to assist the foetus� development and prevent birth defects. They also need nutrients like calcium, fibre and protein to stay fit and healthy throughout their pregnancy,� said Prof. Green, speaking at the event.
Fonterra Brands Lanka Managing Director, Achyut Kasireddy explained; �Fonterra�s Anchor Institute has a network of leading experts who are passionate about helping children, mothers and their families reach their full health potential by providing the very best in dairy nutrition. We work closely with leading academics and healthcare professionals to understand the latest health trends and nutrition developments so that we can ensure that our dairy products contribute in the best possible way to keep families healthy and well-nourished.�
The Anchor Institute has provided nearly Rs 10 million in research grants to institutions to conduct studies in Sri Lanka. This research has provided vital insights into areas such as the nutritional status, dietary intake and subsequent deficiencies of school children, particularly those in vulnerable and rural communities. Additionally, the Institute facilitates many scientific nutrition forums to share knowledge and best practices among healthcare professionals. Through this collaboration, Fonterra strives to make an active contribution to the Government�s mission to increase health status as part of its national, social and economic development.
About Fonterra: Fonterra is a global leader in dairy nutrition � the preferred supplier of dairy ingredients to many of the world�s leading food companies. Fonterra is also a market leader with our own consumer dairy brands in Australia/New Zealand, Asia/Africa, Middle East and Latin America.
The farmer-owned New Zealand co-operative is the largest processor of milk in the world, producing more than two million tonnes of dairy ingredients, value added dairy ingredients, specialty ingredients and consumer products every year. Drawing on generations of dairy expertise, Fonterra is one of the largest investors in dairy based research and innovation in the world. Our 16,000 staff work across the dairy spectrum from advising farmers on sustainable farming and milk production, to ensuring we live up to exacting quality standards and delivering every day on our customer promise in more than 100 markets around the world.
About Anchor: ANCHOR� is a leading global brand for high quality dairy nutrition. ANCHOR� products are (in Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan it is known as FERNLEAF�) sold in over 65 countries worldwide. Its range of products includes milk (liquid and powder), butter, cheese and yoghurt. ANCHOR� is sourced from New Zealand, a country ideal for milk production. New Zealand cows feed on nutrient rich pastures, drink clean, sparkling water and breathe fresh, pure air everyday ensuring that the milk produced is one of the finest in the world.
Fonterra�s iconic ANCHOR� brand is the best-known brand in Sri Lanka and the number-one selling full cream milk powder in the country. Together with its renowned RATTHI�, NEWDALE� and ANLENE�, all Fonterra products are known for their goodness, quality and reliability.
Anchor Institute: The Anchor Institute conducts and supports research in a range of scientific areas to bring the best in dairy nutrition to families the world over and is an expert in understanding the complexity of milk and isolating components that can be used for specific health benefits.
The Anchor Institute has funded numerous human trials, including a large-scale human clinical trial that investigated the benefits of fortified milk on children�s health. This trial showed that children who drank Anchor 1+ that was fortified with Nutri-care� (a nutrient bundle comprising vitamins A, C, E, selenium, zinc and iron) were up to two times better protected against common childhood illnesses such as fever, diarrhoea and chest infections.
About Prof Green: Prof. Green is a consultant for many regional and international agencies including WHO and was the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of New Zealand Dietetic Association, Associate Editor of the Nutrition and Dietetics, and was a Peer Reviewer for many international journals including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Journal of Food Composition and British Journal of Nutrition. Currently, he holds many positions in regional and international Nutrition and Dietetic Associations.
Prof. Green, an Associate Professor of Food, Nutrition and Health at the University of British Columbia, Canada; main expertise lies in the field of research into the beneficial effects of vitamin consumption during pre and post pregnancy.
Photo caption: Fonterra Brands Lanka Managing Director, Achyut Kasireddy (left) and guest speaker, Prof. Timothy Green, associate professor of Food, Nutrition and Health at the University of British Columbia, Canada and a consultant to the World Health Association and Fonterra. Share this article with a friend
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