Alcohol intake during pregnancy and lactation

Despite the current National Health and Medical Research Foundation's (NHMRC) recommendations that the safest option during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not to drink alcohol (1), recent surveys indicate that women continue to drink during this time (2,3).

Nutrient Reference Values in the Food Standards Code - Potential Revision

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking consultation on revising the nutrient values in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to bring them in line with the 2006 Nutrient Reference Values  (NRV) for Australia and New Zealand. Current nutrient values are based on the 1991 Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDI) for Australians and other data.

Sprinkles to assist in the management of iron deficiency in indigenous children

Heinz, through the Heinz Foundation's Micronutrient Campaign to help prevent iron deficiency in children in developing countries (1), is supplying Sprinkles to the Fred Hollows Foundation and the Northern Territory Department of Health for a 3 year trial program to assist in the management of anaemia in Aborignal children from 6 communities in the Northern Territory.

Reformulation and New Packaging for Heinz Nurture Infant Formulas

Heinz Nurture Infant Formulas have a new look and an improved formulation. The new improvements are based on international scientific research and aim to provide the very best in infant nutrition.