Instituto de Alimentación y Nutrición del Caribe (CFNI)

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Anuncios

Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute Homepage
This is the new homepage for the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute CFNI).(10/May/2003)
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About CFNI
This page introduces CFNI history, goal and mission.(12/Jul/2001)
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CFNI Contact Information
This document provides the contact information on CFNI centres in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Information on how to get to Jamaica Centre is provided in the form of map and picture of the building.(4/Jul/2001)
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Libros

Healthy Eating for Better Living: a Manual on Nutrition and HIV/AIDS for Healthcare Workers in the Caribbean
This manual is a companion volume to a previous publication entitled, "Healthy Eating For Better Living" targeted to the general public, caregivers and persons living with HIV/AIDS. It contains 160 pages. Free copies may be obtained from the Institute at the address shown on the home page or from the National AIDS coordinators in the countries.(14/Mar/2004)
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HEALTHY EATING FOR BETTER LIVING: A Caribbean Handbook
This publication is a useful reference tool for persons living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers. It provides pertinent information on the relationship between HIV, AIDS and the immune system and the importance of good nutrition in combating the disease. It is 144 pages in length with illustrations and recipes specially designed for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Free copies may be obtained from the Institute at the address shown on the home page or from the National AIDS coordinators in the countries.(1/Dec/2002)
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Productos multimedia

Six Food Groups for use in the Caribbean
The document highlights the six food groups adopted for use in the Caribbean. They are available in attractive poster formats as composite and individual food groups.(9/Aug/2006)
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Recursos adicionales

Home page of the Derrick B. Jeliffe Library (DBJL) of the CFNI
This is the home page of the Derrick B. Jeliffe Library (DBJL) of the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute.(14/Nov/2006)
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External links
These links highlight CFNI's professional ties regionally and internationally.(26/Oct/2006)
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The Derrick B. Jelliffe Library (DBJL) of CFNI
The document provides introductory and general information on the provision of nutrition information service at the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute.(12/Apr/2003)
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Publicaciones periódicas

NYAM NEWS August 1&2, 2005 - Magnesium, Nutrition and Health
In this issue of Nyam News, the importance of magnesium in nutrition and health is discussed. Its functions, roles in blood pressure regulation, prevention of diabetes, its influence on cardiovascular disease, and its role in bone metabolism are some of the aspects of magnesium examined in this issue. Examples of some food sources of magnesium are also provided.(25/Jun/2007)
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NYAM NEWS September 1&2, 2005 - Selenium, Nutrition and Health
This issue of Nyam News discusses the role of Selenium in nutrition and health. Its functions, food sources, requirements and deficiency are examined in some detail. Selenium content of 100 grams of some group of foods is also given.(25/Jun/2007)
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NYAM NEWS October 1&2, 2005 - A Little Salt In Your Life
This issue provides basic information on salt, its sources, usefulness, benefits and metabolism. Examples of high salt foods are also included.(25/Jun/2007)
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Documentos técnicos

National Nutrition Coordinators Conference 2004
This represents an extract from the 2004 National Nutrition Coordinators Conference which met under the theme - "Combating Obesity, Diabetes and Hypertension through Nutrition". The Conference was held in Antigua between the 15th and 19th November, 2004.(15/Nov/2004)
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Protocol for the Nutritional Management of Obesity, Diabetes and Hypertension in the Caribbean
This is a 94 page document produced by the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute (CFNI) and the PAHO/WHO Office of Caribbean Program Coordination. The project was co-funded by the World Diabetes Foundation. The document is provided free of cost from CFNI.(30/Mar/2004)
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Final Report: Combating Cardiovascular Disease through Nutrition in the Caribbean
This is report of a project implemented by CFNI, PAHO and WHO and funded by Jamaica Cardiac Society. It is 67 pages in length and published in 2003.(18/Dec/2003)
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