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Author Archives: Donna Mc Gettigan BSc PGD MSc RNutr
World Water Day 2022
World Water Day is an annual United Nations Observance, falling today 22nd March. Beginning in 1993, it celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people currently living without access to safe water. A core focus of World Water Day is to inspire action towards Sustainable Development Goal water and sanitation for all byContinue reading “World Water Day 2022”
Nutrition & Women’s Health
Women have unique nutritional needs. Different nutrients are important through the different stages of a woman’s life: teenage years, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause. Certain nutrients are important in teenage girls as they begin menstruation, especially iron [1] . Daly et al found that up to 9% of Irish teenage girls may be deficient in iron.Continue reading “Nutrition & Women’s Health”
Heart Health
Summary More than 5,000 people in Ireland die from Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) each year Making different lifestyle choices may reduce your risk Dietary factors are a major contributor to increased risk There is no better month for Valentine’s Day to fall than February which is heart health awareness month. With hearts surrounding us onContinue reading “Heart Health”
World Cancer Day
Fantastic vlog by Nóra ní Fhlannagáin on the importance of physical activity to reduce cancer risk to mark #WorldCancerDay Watch “Building muscle to reduce cancer risk” here.
6 Habits of an Innovative Person
We live in a world surrounded by innovative people. In this fast-paced modern environment, everyone is tripping over each other in order to stay ahead and survive. Innovative people understand that, as Jim Butler put it, “You don’t have to run faster than the bear to get away. You just have to run faster than the guyContinue reading “6 Habits of an Innovative Person”
Food Product Reformulation
The Minister of Health has recently announced plans for food reformulation in Ireland, with the launch of “A Roadmap for Food Reformulation in Ireland”. 1 Food reformulation is defined as “changing the nutrient content of a processed food product to either reduce the content of negative nutrients such as sodium, saturated fat, trans fat orContinue reading “Food Product Reformulation”
Applying for Funding – Top Tips
Most people perceive funding applications as an onerous task. This shouldn’t be the case. We have compiled a list of 6 simple tips to consider before sending your funding application that will make the process more manageable. 1. Get advice at an early stage Rather than launching straight into your application, reach out to thoseContinue reading “Applying for Funding – Top Tips”
Sensory Science
Contributed by Dr Paula Conroy BSc PhD RNutr, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Sensory science is commonly referred to as ‘sensory evaluation’ and ‘sensory analysis’. A scientific discipline used to evoke, measure, analyse, and interpret reactions to those characteristics of food and other materials as they are perceived by the senses of sight, smell, touch, taste,Continue reading “Sensory Science”
Nutrition & Immunity
The immune system is what protects us from infection and informs the body’s response to injury. It is very complex and many different parts of the body are involved including the skin, bone marrow, lymphatic system and mucous membranes. Many factors affect our immune function including age, gender, genetics, stress, smoking, exercise, vaccination and infectionContinue reading “Nutrition & Immunity”
MET Nutrition and Sport 