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New research from FNS Dr Elaine McCarthy, PhD in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that 4 in 5 pregnant women in Ireland are #iron deficient by their 3rd trimester highlighting the importance of screening for deficiency & education on the importance of iron during pregnancy sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Four out of five pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient by their third trimester, an INFANT Centre study finds. ucc.ie/en/news/2024/4…

New study reveals 4 in 5 pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient by the third trimester. Study led by Dr Elaine McCarthy UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences and INFANT Centre in collaboration with University of Minnesota and MIDB 📚ucc.ie/en/news/2024/4…

🔗"Iron deficiency is very common even among healthy pregnant women — UCC study" Study led by Dr Elaine McCarthy, PhD INFANT Centre UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences SEFS@UCC in collaboration with University of Minnesota and MIDB In today's Irish Examiner ⬇️ irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4148…

"We hope that the public will gain a greater understanding of the importance of iron during pregnancy" - Elaine McCarthy, PhD Newsweek reports on INFANT Centre UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences research out today. newsweek.com/pregnant-women…

New study and accompanying editorial published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition make strong argument for routine iron screening for all pregnant women. Read the full release: nutrition.org/study-finds-mo…

🎧 Tune in to Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1 to hear Dr. Elaine McCarthy, PhD discuss her recent publication that reveals 4 out of 5 pregnant women in Ireland who are generally healthy & considered low-risk are iron deficient by their third trimester. 🔗rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

▶️ Around 4 out of 5 healthy #pregnant women in Ireland had #irondeficiency during the third trimester despite none presenting as #anemic during the first trimester. 🤰 Elaine McCarthy, PhD UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences INFANT Centre Read more below ⬇️ healio.com/news/womens-he…

🌍Research from INFANT UCC Ireland has gained global attention, and is featured today in The Conversation This study led by Dr Elaine McCarthy, PhD reveals 4 in 5 pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient by the third trimester. 📚theconversation.com/four-in-five-p… UCC Research

Are you 65+? Join the OASIS Study! Help us explore the benefits of vitamin D-fortified foods. Involves 2 visits to UCC, blood samples, diet assessments & 10 weeks of trial bread. Travel expenses covered within Cork city. Contact Dr Colette O'Neill at [email protected] or 086 811 0792

🚨PhD Opportunity🚨 with Thom Huppertz and myself on "Dietary optimization to improve nutritional adequacy, environmental impact and cost. What are the minimum changes that are required?" UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences 48-month PhD project funded by NZO. Details: shorturl.at/oalgf

Are you 65+? Join the OASIS Study! Help us explore the benefits of vitamin D-fortified foods. Involves 2 visits to UCC, blood samples, diet assessments & 10 weeks of trial bread. Travel expenses covered within Cork city. Contact Dr Colette O'Neill at [email protected] or 086 811 0792

Four #MIDB researchers, in collaboration with UCC Ireland, were featured in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition for their groundbreaking study on iron status during pregnancy. Read more ➡️ z.umn.edu/MIDBIronDefici…

Researchers from the Cork Centre for Vitamin D and Nutrition Research are inviting all older adults, aged 60 and over, who regularly consume bread, to join our latest study focused on enhancing healthy ageing through better nutrition.

Athletes’ food choices aren’t simple. Our new study—the largest yet with 1145 athletes—reveals a complex web where sensory appeal, performance, sport type & competition level among others, interact. Understanding this is key to better nutrition strategies. See full study below.

First article of 2025 in Current Opinion in Food Science now available with Elaine McCarthy, PhD & Conor Carey, PhD explores Milk fat globule membrane ingredients and their potential applications for human health and performance doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs… UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre INFANT Centre

Thrilled to share I contributed to a recent BBC Science Focus article on protein! Highlights: 💪 Middle age need more to combat muscle breakdown 🍵 Elderly face reduced appetite & sarcopenia 🧮 Aim for ~1–1.2g/kg daily 🍳 Spread intake across meals sciencefocus.com/the-human-body…

👶 Have a toddler aged 24–42 months? We’re conducting a 12-week dietary intervention study, exploring practical ways to improve the diets of young children. 📌 2 in-person visits to UCC Ireland UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences ✅ Start here: tinyurl.com/NurtureDiet #nutrition #toddlernutrition #Cork

Postgrad opportunity! Are you passionate about food & nutritional sciences? Thinking about higher education & pursuing a Master by Research? As part of the TransForm project, we are looking for a suitable candidate to investigate the in vitro digestion behaviour of protein gels.

What shapes the diets of Irish toddlers (18–36 months)? A study led by Ben Leen Smith from UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences surveyed +1000 parents and found overall low dietary guidelines adherence with food preparation and fussiness, key barriers to healthy eating. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.70…