Tag: Nis

Iodine deficiency is recognized as the world's most preventable cause of intellectual disability, highlighting the critical importance of understanding the mechanism of iodine intake for public health. The body orchestrates a complex series of events, from initial dietary consumption to the ultimate production of essential thyroid hormones.

According to a study published in BMC Cancer, up to 74.4% of patients with solid malignancies may experience reduced dietary intake due to nutrition impact symptoms (NIS). Understanding what are nutrition impact symptoms is crucial for anyone facing chronic disease, as these conditions can significantly affect nutritional status and quality of life. This guide explores the definition, causes, and management of NIS.

Over 150 million children under five are affected by stunting globally, a metric often tracked by a Nutrition Information System (NIS). This acronym, however, does not refer to a single concept within nutrition and depends heavily on the context, which can range from large-scale public health programs to individual clinical patient care.