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Below you will find the latest clinical articles covering . Primary care nurses are at the forefront of and need to stay abreast of all the latest practice and treatment updates as their interaction with patients continuously evolves.

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Childhood obesity and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken our healthcare systems and populations to the core, the scale of which has never been seen in peacetime. COVID-19 has brought with it significant adjustments in daily living for children and their families, some of which will have far reaching consequences for the worsening picture of childhood obesity in the UK

Self-management for patients with suspected ‘long COVID’

Luxmi Dhoonmoon looks at the novel phenomenon of ‘long COVID’ and how nurses need to respond

How to combat malnutrition: Britain’s lesser known epidemic

Emily Stuart discusses how nurses can minimise the impact of poor nutrition on their patients

The impact of salt intake on health and nutrition

Sara Patience discusses the relationship between this common additive and cardiovascular conditions

Supporting adherence to the UK’s Eatwell Guide in the general public

Sara Patience looks at how improvements to the nation’s diet could reduce the impact of chronic illness

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The impact of nutrition on mood and mental health

Sara Patience reviews the extensive research linking diet to a patient’s mental health

Understanding and promoting healthy gut bacteria

Sara Patience explains what nurses need to know about the latest research on the microbiome

Folate and folic acid: A guide for nurses working in primary care

Sara Patience explains the latest guidance on folic acid supplementation, and who needs it

An update on fibre

The guidance has evolved. Here’s what primary care nurses need to know, writes Sara Patience

Contraception and fertility in obese women

Being overweight can lead to challenges when using contraception, writes Rebecca Cosgrave

Changing public health priorities in sugar consumption

After a change in terminology, Sara Patience reviews the advice to date and how it relates to nurses

Vitamin C can protect against cataracts

A diet rich in vitamin C could cut the risk that cataracts will progress by a third

Managing good nutrition in the infant stages

The benefits of proper infant nutrition can last a lifetime. Here's how to get the basics right.

The iron laws of infant nutrition

Nurses need to be able to advise parents and know how to address iron deficiency, explains Sara Patience

Nutrition in pregnancy and breastfeeding: A public health issue

Nutrition during the childbearing process can have lasting benefits and significant consequences for maternal and fetal health.

Nutrition education needed for all

An audit on supplements provides food for thought, write Harriet Gordon, Carolyn Best and Jill Summers

Eat to beat disease

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet boost public health, asks Mark Greener

Healthy eating for life: start young

Parents need support with early feeding to develop their infant’s positive eating habits, explains Sara Patience.

New light shed on vitamin D

New research suggests that the vitamin could aid weight loss, explains Mark Greener.

The truth about peanut allergy

Once clear on the advice around peanut consumption, nurses can confidently advise pregnant women and mothers weaning babies, says Sara Patience

Weaning on to a vegetarian diet

Starting a baby on a non-meat diet requires care to ensure nutritional needs are met, says Sara Patience

Demystifying constipation

Childhood constipation is a common reason for parents seeking help and advice. Siba Prosad Paul and Christine Routley provide an overview of managing the condition in the community

Protein cuts stroke risk

Evidence has accumulated over the last 20 years that dietary protein lowers stroke risk, in part at least by reducing blood pressure. A new meta-analysis confirms that eating 'moderate' amounts of protein, especially from fish, may lower stroke risk.

Managing healthy weight in children and young people

Managing the weight of children and young people can reduce the risk of long-term conditions developing in later life. Belinda Linden discusses the key points of new guidance.

Neonatal death, drugs, strokes

In-depth analysis of the latest research. Compiled by Mark Greener.

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