Health-Related Content of TV and Radio Advertising of Dietary Supplements-Analysis of Legal Aspects after Introduction of Self-Regulation for Advertising of These Products in Poland.

Dietary supplements may have beneficial value but, by definition, they have no therapeutic effect. However, their labeling and especially the advertisements in the media, often make ungrounded health claims. The aim of the study was to analyze the content of audio-visual advertisements of dietary supplements for health and legal aspects in the context of the European Law and the 1 January 2020 Polish self-regulation between TV broadcasting companies and supplement manufacturers.

Dietary intake of DHA during pregnancy: a significant gap between the actual intake and current nutritional recommendations.

Background: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is indispensable to ensure proper development of the fetal central nervous system and pregnancy duration. Daily intake of DHA should be at least 100 mg higher as compared to the pre-pregnancy values.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate DHA intake during pregnancy and compare it to the current recommendations.

Maternal and Cord Blood Vitamin D Status and Anthropometric Measurements in Term Newborns at Birth.

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women may result in reduced neonatal development due to the fact that systemic vitamin D status during fetal life depends on maternal concentrations. Some authors reported significant differences in neonatal anthropometric measurements depending on maternal vitamin D concentrations.

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between maternal and cord blood concentrations of vitamin D and neonatal anthropometric measurements at birth.

Vitamin D Concentration in Maternal and Umbilical Cord Blood by Season.

Summer is generally considered to be the season when the body is well-supplied with vitamin D. The aim of this study was to compare maternal and umbilical cord blood concentrations of vitamin D during two extreme seasons of the year in Poland-winter and summer. A total of 100 pregnant women with no history of chronic diseases before pregnancy were included in the study.

Evaluation of dairy products available on the Polish market in the context of nutrient profiles. Clear arguments for reformulation of foodstuffs.

Background: Dairy products, which are one of the main groups of products in the diet, are expected to have high nutritional value. The development of food technology often involves changing the nutritional parameters of foodstuffs.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the nutritional value of dairy products, in the context of nutrient profiles.

Caffeine intake from carbonated beverages among primary school-age children.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess caffeine intake from cola beverages and energy drinks, as well as the consumption frequency among primary-school-age children in relation to other dietary habits.

Material And Methods: The study included 329 children (aged 11-13 years) from five randomly selected schools in Warsaw. Caffeine intake was assessed from a food frequency questionnaire.