A U.S. report finds heavy metals in manufactured infant foods. Should we be concerned? Are heavy metals present in infant foods at unsafe levels? What should dietitians be advising parents to do? The PEN Team went looking for answers.

Background information regarding research methods in dietetic practice.

  2022-01-28 – Background

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding anemia and iron deficiency.

  2023-10-20 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding food safety, agriculture and fisheries.

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding lung cancer.

  2020-10-29 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The PEN Team is currently reviewing the evidence on the health impact of SSB intake on adults and children, anticipating publication in 2022. In the interim, here is a look at the positions of the partnering PEN countries related to SSB taxation.

A critical analysis of a recent study.

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding urinary tract infections.

  2023-09-14 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence