Author: Janice Man
Editors: Matheus Abrantes, Sarah Armes
Acknowledgement to: Mary Ward, Sarah Armes, Professor Sumantra Ray
The International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) serves as a portal to a worldwide virtual community of professionals dedicated to advancing nutrition education and its impact on healthcare practices.
Recent IANE Webinar Highlights: Professor Mary Ward
In a recent IANE Webinar, Professor Mary Ward from Ulster University, who holds a BSc Hons in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, shared her expertise. As a dietitian and professor, she teaches food, nutrition and dietetics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Professor Mary Ward’s presentation focused on optimising specific B-vitamins (riboflavin, vitamin B6, Vitamin B12) to improve health outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
B12 status: Low B12 levels are common among infants, pregnant and lactating women and vegans/vegetarians. This deficiency can be due to inadequate intake of meat, malabsorption, gastric disease, pancreatic insufficiency, medications or alcohol abuse.
Riboflavin and blood pressure: Riboflavin plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. Riboflavin deficiency is linked to a higher risk of developing hypertension.
Riboflavin and Vitamin B6: A deficiency in riboflavin is associated with poorer Vitamin B6 status and lower haemoglobin concentrations.
Bone health: Enhancing B-vitamin status, especially in individuals with low B12 levels, can benefit bone health.
B12 and Vegans/Vegetarians: Due to a higher prevalence of B12 deficiency among vegans and vegetarians, supplements are recommended to meet the necessary B12 intake.
This webinar provided valuable insights into the importance of B-vitamins and their role in maintaining overall health, highlighting the need for proper intake and supplementation where necessary.
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