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Nutrition Supports Performance and Brain Health in Air Force Personnel

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How Nutrition Fuels the Bodies, Brains of the U.S. Air Force

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Everyone needs a sharp mind and a healthy body to perform their best. That's especially true of the men and women who serve in the United States Air Force (USAF).

That's why the Center for Nutrition, Learning, and Memory (CNLM) — a pioneering research partnership between Abbott and the University of Illinois — is collaborating on a multi-year study with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to examine the connection between nutrition and brain performance. They're interested in how nutrition affects the brain and in how exercise and nutrition can help improve airmen's cognitive function—attention, focus and decision-making abilities— as well as physical endurance. And while the study is focused on individuals serving in the armed forces, this nutrition research stands to benefit everyone.

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New Research Shows Many U.S. Adults Have Insufficient Daily Protein Intake

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Study: What Your Protein Habits Say About Your Health

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When you walk into a café and glance at the menu or walk down the supermarket aisle, you'll no doubt notice the emphasis on protein in everything from the salads and soups we order to the Greek yogurt, nuts and other foods we buy every week. With so many reminders of its presence, it's easy to assume that you're getting all the protein you need for optimal health.

But that might not be the case, according to a  new study conducted by The Ohio State University and Abbott. The study, based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, finds that one in three adults over the age of 50 have insufficient daily protein intake.

Because we all need protein for important functions like building muscles, tissues, bones and antibodies, not getting enough of it can take a toll on your strength, stamina and energy.

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Optimizing Hydration for Athletes

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Optimizing Hydration for Athletes

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Water makes up two-thirds of the body's composition, and one way that humans lose water is through sweat, which is amplified during exercise. Sweat is more than just water. It also includes electrolytes, such as sodium, chloride, magnesium and potassium. These electrolytes help the body retain fluid, making them a crucial part of hydration for athletes.

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Using Nutrition to Solve Health Disparities | Abbott Nutrition

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Nutrition as a Means of Addressing Health Disparities

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The first wealth is health. It’s a sage observation from writer Ralph Waldo Emerson that still rings true today.

Yet, despite stunning breakthroughs in research, healthcare, and technology, we still face challenges in helping people live healthier.

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Supporting High-Quality Milk Production in India

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Supporting High-Quality Milk Production in India

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Whether it's milk, yogurt or cheese — people all over the world consume and enjoy dairy-based foods. However, while these products have great potential as sources of calcium, protein and vitamin D, their nutritional value is not necessarily guaranteed without good farming practices.

When Abbott was faced with the growing demand for nutrition products in India, it needed to ensure a dependable supply of high-quality milk. But many dairy farmers in India lacked the technical knowledge and resources to produce high-quality dairy.

Abbott partnered with Prabhat, an Indian dairy company, and TechnoServe, an international nonprofit that supports farms and businesses in the developing world. Together, they created a program to transform farmers' lives by providing them with the knowledge, resources and infrastructure needed to produce high-quality milk and run their businesses, while at the same delivering the milk needed for Abbott's nutrition facility locally.

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Reducing Malnutrition for the Most Vulnerable Populations in the World

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Reducing Malnutrition for the Most Vulnerable Populations in the World

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Imagine a world where malnutrition does not impact 1 out of 3 people? What would that look like? Abbott is committed to reducing malnutrition globally with the creation of the Abbott Center for Malnutrition Solutions, an innovation hub focused on reducing malnutrition around the world.

The center, a collaboration between Abbott and external nutrition experts and partners, will focus on the identification, treatment, and prevention of malnutrition for the most vulnerable populations in the world, including mothers, infants and young children; aging adults; and people without access to good nutrition.

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