Pathway Contributor: Rebecca Blair
Credentials
MSc
Bio
Becky Blair did her undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph. She has worked in public health for 15 years, focusing on maternal/child nutrition. Becky represented Dietitians of Canada on Health Canada's Joint Working Group for Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants 6-24 months (2014). She currently represents Dietitians of Canada on the Nutrition and Gastroenterology Committee of the Canadian Pediatric Society. Becky currently works as a Public Health Nutritionist for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit in Barrie, Ontario.
Contributions
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Are there adverse effects of high protein diets (including protein powder supplements, collagen) or amino acid supplements in pregnant and lactating individuals?
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What are the indications for the use of vitamin/mineral supplements during pregnancy?
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What impact does Ramadan fasting during pregnancy have on infant and maternal health?
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What is the recommended weight gain in pregnancy?
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Does the maternal consumption of nitrates during pregnancy (including cured meats containing sodium nitrate) increase health risks in infants and children?
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What factors are associated with postpartum weight retention?
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What are the nutritional needs of an individual who is pregnant and breastfeeding an older child? Are there any nutritional concerns for individuals having closely spaced pregnancies?
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In pregnant women at high risk of low birth weight (e.g. low income or other at-risk groups), what interventions are effective in preventing low birth weight?
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Are there any concerns regarding the consumption of offal (i.e. organ meats such as stomach, kidney, gizzard) in pregnancy?
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