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How to use this database.

• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

Nutritional Requirements

Your search returns 4 documents

• 1.   A comparison of lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations in formula and human milk samples from Northern Ireland mothers

  The aim of this study was to examine carotenoids in human and formulae milks

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin are found in the retinal pigment epithelium of the eye where they are believed to protect it against oxidative and light damage. The amounts of these carotenoids consumed by premature infants are not known. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the investigation was to measure these carotenoids in human and formulae milks. DESIGN: In all, 28 more...

  International Classification:

  Breastfeeding +/- formulae milk

  Categories:

  formulae milks

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Eur J Clin Nutr, Vol: 58 Page: 90-7 January 2004
  V. C. Jewell; C. B. Mayes; T. R. Tubman; C. A. Northrop-Clewes; D. I. Thurnham

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• 2.   Calcium and vitamin D

  This article discusses the role of Calcium and Vitamin D in normal growth and development as well as maintenance of the skeleton

  

  Abstract:

  Calcium is required for normal growth and development as well as maintenance of the skeleton. Vitamin D is also essential for intestinal calcium absorption and plays a central role in maintaining calcium homeostasis and skeletal integrity. In addition, both micronutrients have important roles in non-skeletal-related physiological processes. Of concern, significant proportions of some more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Novartis Found Symp, Vol: 282 Page: 123-38; discussion 138-42, 212-8 2007
  K. D. Cashman

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• 3.   Take the bait

  This article discusses the importance of omega 3 fats

  

  Abstract:

  With the benefits of omega 3 being pushed from all angles, Sheena Rafferty gives a clear cut account of its role in health. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery, Vol: 15 Page: 58-59 2007
  S. Rafferty

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• 4.   The role of dietary calcium in bone health

  This article discusses dietary calcium in bone health

  

  Abstract:

  Approximately 99% of body Ca is found in bone, where it serves a key structural role as a component of hydroxyapatite. Dietary requirements for Ca are determined by the needs for bone development and maintenance, which vary throughout the life stage, with greater needs during the periods of rapid growth in childhood and adolescence, during pregnancy and lactation, and in later life. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Proc Nutr Soc, Vol: 62 Page: 851-8 November 2003
  A. Flynn

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