New publication: Codex nutrient reference values
Janine Lewis, author of the publication Codex nutrient reference values, at CCNFSDU38, Hamburg 2016
The Committee’s work to establish new Codex NRVs-R for older infants and young children will be no less complex than the previous revision of NRVs-R for the general population. My hope is that the detailed record will assist the Committee in taking the new work forward. WHO’s and FAO’s commencement of a review of certain vitamin and mineral requirements for infants and young children is also an important development. I have a keen interest in the work ably lead by the delegation of Ireland to establish NRVs-R for this age group and I extend my best wishes to all involved in working toward a most valuable outcome.Leave a comment
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New publication: Codex nutrient reference values
Janine Lewis, author of the publication Codex nutrient reference values, at CCNFSDU38, Hamburg 2016
The Committee’s work to establish new Codex NRVs-R for older infants and young children will be no less complex than the previous revision of NRVs-R for the general population. My hope is that the detailed record will assist the Committee in taking the new work forward. WHO’s and FAO’s commencement of a review of certain vitamin and mineral requirements for infants and young children is also an important development. I have a keen interest in the work ably lead by the delegation of Ireland to establish NRVs-R for this age group and I extend my best wishes to all involved in working toward a most valuable outcome.Codex and Observer
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