This was stated by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko, who said that Moscow did not see any risks in Transnistria and wanted a peaceful settlement of the situation in the region, Reuters and TASS reported.
“Our position remains the same: we want a peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian problem, while respecting Moldova’s territorial integrity and the special status of the region,” Rudenko said.
Earlier, Deputy Commander of Russia’s Central Military District Rustam Minekayev said establishing full control of southern Ukraine would give Russia access to Transnistria.
In Italy, near the city of Verona, archaeologists have discovered part of an ancient Roman mosaic floor from the villa of Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths. Presumably, it was created in the 5th century AD. e.
Arkeonews writes about it.
The mosaic was found during work to replace gas pipes in the village of Montorio near Verona. There is no direct evidence that the find belonged, but given the scale and wealth of the villa, scientists suggest that it was owned by Emperor Theodoric or one of his close associates.
“Pieces of the mosaic, thermal structures and residential complexes have been found in Montorio over the past decades, and now it is time to systematize them,” said Vincenzo Tine, head of the Department of Cultural Heritage of Verona.
Employees of one of the oldest publishers of Russian textbooks – “Enlightenment”, are forced to remove all references to Ukraine and Kyiv from textbooks.
Under the threat of dismissal, the editorial team urgently rewrote the textbooks, claims “Ukrainskaya Pravda”.
The course to “clean up” Ukraine and Kyiv from Russian textbooks began in 2014, and authors and editors are required to mention Ukraine as rarely and as neutrally as possible.
On the first day of the war, the publishing house’s employees received an oral order to remove references to Ukraine where possible. It turns out to be the most complicated for the team that makes history textbooks.
“We are forced to write textbooks as if Ukraine simply does not exist. It is much worse when the textbook simply does not talk about a country. One grows up without a base of knowledge about it and then it is much easier for him to believe of what they tell him about her on television. “
Relations between Ukraine and Georgia have hit another bottom, writes the Ukrainian newspaper “European Justice”. Ukraine has accused Georgia of supplying “smuggled goods” to Russia, which are under sanctions. Both sides will not make concessions, and the negative consequences of this may be long-term. The beginning of this new scandal was given by the Central Intelligence Agency of Ukraine. They claim to have received information that the Russians are establishing channels for smuggling goods under sanctions through Georgian territory. In Georgia, such a statement was met with outright irritation, and Tbilisi apologized to Ukraine.
However, it is already clear that Ukraine will not make concessions and demands that Georgia prove the injustice of the accusations on its own and even threatens to retaliate if it does not. This scandal could become quite dangerous for Georgia, especially given that the current government may soon face a very deep crisis. Georgian resentment It is worth recalling that relations between Kyiv and Tbilisi have already been strained. Georgia has never joined Western sanctions against Russia, and Kyiv has responded by recalling its ambassador for consultations. Kyiv’s accusations frankly irritate Tbilisi – and they no longer hide it there. An illustration of this was the recent statement by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, who said that despite criticism of the government for refusing to join anti-Russian sanctions, he would not change that position. “No one will force me to change this decision. What is acceptable for the national interests of our country and the interests of the people – this is the only policy I will pursue … There will be no economic sanctions from Georgia,” he said. It should be explained that in reality the situation does not seem as sad as Garibashvili claims. For example, Georgian banks are closely following the Western sanctions regime. As for other sanctions, until recently it was difficult to imagine the export of high technology or military equipment from Georgia to Russia.
In other words, Georgia has de facto joined Western sanctions, although it has not officially backed them. Garibashvili could emphasize this – and then his words would have a completely different meaning. However, Georgian authorities have deliberately escalated, wanting to show how dissatisfied they are with Kyiv’s criticism. On top of that, official Tbilisi is now looking at relations with Ukraine through the prism of domestic policy. Indicative case: Georgian media drew attention to the fact that none of the representatives of the Georgian authorities (except the mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze, a former football player of “Milan”) participated in the funeral of Georgians who died in Ukraine. The reason is very simple: for the current government, they were primarily activists who sympathized with the Georgian opposition. The formula “those who are now in our opposition are in power in Kyiv” is becoming increasingly dominant in relations between Georgia and Ukraine. In other words, relations between the two countries can hardly be called friendly. However, accusations that Georgia is helping to circumvent Western sanctions bring the crisis in relations to a radically different level. Presumption of guilt “In order to circumvent the sanctions, Russian agents are establishing smuggling channels that pass through Georgian territory. At the same time, representatives of the Georgian special services have been instructed by the political leadership not to interfere in the activities of smugglers.” Ukrainian intelligence released such a statement on April 4.
Of course, Tbilisi’s reaction was sharper than ever. “Simply put, this is a lie! Such misinformation from a partner, especially in these circumstances, is absolutely unacceptable,” said Shalva Papuashvili, speaker of the Georgian parliament. Georgia is now demanding that Kyiv either provide evidence of its allegations or apologize. Such a requirement seems logical, but in this situation this logic does not work. It is extremely rare for states to provide confirmation of intelligence data. At least because it can “illuminate” the sources of this information. It is doubtful that Tbilisi does not know this. According to Georgian political scientist Tengiz Phaladze, the Georgian authorities themselves could take a step forward by proposing that Ukraine send experts to make sure such allegations are unfair. However, Tbilisi has not yet taken that step. Finally, on April 5, it became clear that the accusations against Tbilisi were not just an intelligence initiative. According to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, Kyiv is still waiting for proof from Georgia that it is not helping Russia. And if there is no evidence or it is unconvincing, retaliation is possible. “We are waiting for official evidence and convincing arguments from Georgia that they are not doing this. Then we will decide what action to take if this evidence and arguments are not convincing enough,” said the Ukrainian minister. It is worth adding here that numerous interlocutors of European Justice in the two capitals assure that they have no evidence that Georgia is really helping Russia to circumvent sanctions. According to some interlocutors, such accusations seem strange – Russia is demanding goods subject to sanctions in such volumes that their purchase from Georgia, ostensibly for their own consumption, will obviously not go unnoticed. But at the same time, the interlocutors admit that there is only one step from the officially declared course of the Georgian authorities to “maintain good relations with the Russian Federation at any cost” to the desire to make money from this course by taking advantage of Russia’s sanctions. . This official Tbilisi course has already sparked loud protests. Confirmation of the Ukrainian accusations could spark a new wave of protests – Georgian society will clearly not understand such actions by the authorities. In addition, the Georgian government may face other but also very difficult challenges in the near future.
Authorities in self-proclaimed South Ossetia have announced their intention to hold a referendum on joining Russia in the near future (we are talking about the end of April). Here it is worth explaining that holding a referendum (not to mention announcing it) and joining are slightly different things. In anticipation of the “Perfect Storm” For a long time, the main accusation that the current Georgian authorities made against the opposition and personally against President Mikheil Saakashvili (his Ukrainian citizenship was restored by Vladimir Zelensky) was that the latter’s harsh anti-Russian policy led to loss of territory. While the more balanced policy of the current government of the ruling Georgian Dream party allows at least the status quo to be maintained. However, in the near future this formula may cease to exist. It is possible that such a statement is a purely political move by local “president” Anatoly Bibilov. The fact is that, unlike the pseudo-republics in Donbass, Georgian separatists have real political competition (of course, without the possibility of adjusting the foreign policy sphere). On April 10, South Ossetia held presidential “elections” – and Bibilov’s chances of being re-elected seem uncertain as he reached the runoff, but is second – 3% behind his opponent, Alan Gagloev. That is why he is now actively promoting the thesis of joining the Russian Federation, which is why, unlike Abkhazia, South Ossetia has officially sent troops to Ukraine, and Bibilov himself has gone on a propaganda tour in Donetsk and the Mariupol area. For many in Georgia, this suggests that the new activity of joining Russia is simply a pre-election strategy of an unpopular candidate.
However, another opinion is also true. Against the background of the problems with Ukraine, Russia needs quick geopolitical victories. This significantly increases the risk that this time the Kremlin will agree to a new expansion. Such a scenario would be catastrophic not only for Russia’s “fifth column” in Georgia (which has recently become more powerful and visible), but also for the Georgian authorities. In such a scenario, it will become obvious even to their supporters that no compromise with Russia can save them. And this may be the biggest challenge for the Georgian Dream in almost all of its ten years in power. Only success in advancing in the West can soften this blow. However, not everything is so smooth here. The European Parliament has approved, as never before, a critical report on Georgia’s implementation of the Association Agreement with the EU. It says that in the last two years, “Georgia has seriously withdrawn from the basic democratic principles and key political commitments” it has made. Following such assessments, it is very difficult to count seriously on gaining EU candidate status – and Georgia, after Ukraine and Moldova, has already applied. Formal rejection of Brussels could further increase tensions in the country. Therefore, everything looks as if the Georgian authorities are approaching a situation of “perfect storm”, the consequences of which may become completely unpredictable.
The red egg is the most recognizable symbol of the great Christian holiday of Easter. According to legend, Mary Magdalene laid eggs on Emperor Tiberius and told him about the resurrection of Christ. The emperor said that if this was true, the egg he was holding should turn red. And it turned red. Since then, the tradition of painting eggs for Easter has been going on for centuries, the main color being red. A tradition that has been observed over the centuries by all Christians – from the poorest to the richest, including the families of the ruling monarchs.
It was by the will of perhaps the most glamorous monarchical family – the Russian imperial Romanov dynasty – that the most expensive Easter eggs were born – those of the great jewelry family Faberge. In their manufacture, they cost between several thousand and several tens of thousands of gold rubles, and are now valued at between several million and several tens of millions of dollars.
The history of Faberge’s Easter eggs began in the second half of the 19th century. The first was created by an unknown master of the jewelry company in 1885 by order of Emperor Alexander III. It was made as a gift to his wife Maria Fyodorovna, born as Sofia Frederica Dagmar Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg Princess of Denmark. By the way, her sister Alexandra was at the same time the wife of King Edward VII of Great Britain.
The first egg (The Hen Egg) is made of enamel and contains a golden yolk. When the “yolk” is opened, there is a golden hen inlaid with rubies. In the original version of the hen there was a golden crown inlaid with diamonds, which, however, was later lost.
After the revolution in Russia in 1917, the egg disappeared. In 1934 it appeared in the Berry Collection, where it was purchased that year for £ 85 ($ 430). After many resales, it was purchased in 2004 by Victor Vekselberg and is in the Forbes collection. The current value of the egg, which is in the Faberge Museum in St. Petersburg, is $ 6 million. dollars.
Empress Maria Fyodorovna was so impressed with the gift that at her request Alexander III made Peter Carl Faberge and his company official suppliers to the Russian Imperial House with a commitment to make at least one egg every Easter.
From the moment of receiving the rights of official supplier to the imperial court of the Romanovs, until the end of its existence Faberge produced 50-54 eggs, seven of which are considered missing.
Probably Faberge’s most valuable egg in the world is the recently rediscovered Third Imperial Easter Egg. Its value is estimated at approximately $ 33 million. It was created by the master of the company “Faberge” August Holmström in 1887, again as a gift from the Russian Tsar Alexander III to his wife Maria Fyodorovna. Designed in the style of Louis XVI, Faberge’s most expensive egg has an 18-carat gold case adorned with sapphires and diamonds.
Inside was an impressive surprise, a luxurious 14-carat gold Vacheron Constantin women’s watch with gold diamond hands. This unique Faberge egg was found by a scrap dealer in 2011 who was initially unaware of the value of his purchase. The egg lay in his kitchen for many years, until he studied it and realized that it might be a missing Faberge egg. There are a few scratches on the egg where potential buyers have checked its gold content, which only adds to its history. It was bought in 2014 at an auction in London by an anonymous collector, where it is valued at $ 33 million.
Faberge’s next most important egg is the Rothschild Egg. It was designed by Peter Carl Faberge in 1902. It was made by the master master Michael Perchin and the watchmaker Nikolai Rode.
The egg was a gift from Beatrice Efrusi de Rothschild to Germain Halfen for her engagement to Baron Edward de Rothschild. This is one of the few Faberge eggs that were not made for the Russian imperial family.
The egg is made of gold, silver, enamel, diamonds and pearls. Every hour a rooster with diamonds comes out of the egg, which nods and crows.
It was sold by Christie’s for £ 8.9 million on November 28, 2007. Today, a Rothschild egg is valued at $ 25 million. It was presented at the Hermitage in St. Petersburg in 2014.
And in third place in value is the “Egg of the Imperial Coronation”. Made in 1897 by Mikhail Perhin and Henrik Wigström under the supervision of Faberge, this egg is intended to mark the coronation of Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna.
It is valued at $ 18 million. Inspired by the golden robe worn by the Empress at her coronation, the egg is made of gold and yellow enamel and inlaid with diamonds and diamonds.
Inside the velvet-lined egg is an exact replica of the imperial coronation carriage, decorated with a miniature imperial crown and six eagles. The spear has opening doors, moving wheels, a folding ladder and shock absorbers. This precious egg originally also contained a pendant with precious stones and two display cases.
In 2004 the egg was bought by Victor Waxelberg and is currently in the Faberge Museum in St. Petersburg.
According to recent simulations and analysis, the flagship fusion facility of the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) might serve as the model for an economically appealing next-generation fusion pilot plant. The pilot plant could be the next step in the United States toward collecting the fusion power that powers the sun and stars on Earth as a safe and clean source of power for producing energy.
The fusion community in the United States has recently pushed for an urgent effort to develop and build a cost-effective pilot plant capable of generating electricity in the 2040s. The PPPL flagship, the National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade (NSTX-U), which is currently being repaired, has unique features that make its design suitable for that role. “It’s all about trying to project whether this route is favorable for a cost-effective pilot plant and beyond,” said Walter Guttenfelder, principal physicist and main author of a study detailing the new discoveries published in the journal Nuclear Fusion.
Fusion produces vast energy by combining light elements such as hydrogen in the form of plasma, the hot, charged state of matter composed of free electrons and atomic nuclei, or ions. Plasma composes 99 percent of the visible universe and fuels fusion reactions that produce heat and light that create and sustain life on Earth.
Physicist Walter Guttenfelder with figures from the paper he authored with PPPL researchers including members of the NSTX-U team and 23 collaborative institutions world-wide. Credit: Photo by Elle Starkman/PPPL Office of Communications; collage by Kiran Sudarsanan
The spherically shaped NSTX-U produces high-pressure plasmas required for fusion reactions in a relatively compact and cost-effective configuration. Operating capabilities of the facility are greatly enhanced over its pre-upgraded predecessor. “The primary motivation for NSTX-U is to push up to even higher powers, higher magnetic fields supporting high-temperature plasmas to see if previously observed favorable trends continue,” Guttenfelder said.
Recent theory, analysis and modeling from the NSTX-U research team predict that many of these trends should be demonstrated in new NSTX-U experiments. Predicted operating conditions for the NSTX-U include the following:
Starting up plasma. Modeling has been developed to efficiently optimize plasma initiation and ramp up, and it was applied to help a spherical tokamak facility in the United Kingdom produce its first plasma.
Understanding the plasma edge. New models simulate the dynamics between the edge of the plasma and the tokamak wall that can determine whether the core of the plasma will reach the 150 million-degree temperatures needed to produce fusion reactions.
Applying artificial intelligence. AI machine learning has developed a rapid path for optimizing and controlling plasma conditions that closely match predicted test targets.
Novel techniques. Simulations suggest many novel techniques for shielding interior NSTX-U components from blasts of exhaust heat from fusion reactions. Among these concepts is the use of vaporized lithium to reduce the impact of heat flux.
Stable performance. Studies found that a window for NSTX-U performance can remain stable in the face of instabilities that could degrade operations.
What to avoid. Increased understanding of the conditions to avoid come from excellent agreement between the predicted range of unstable plasmas and a large experimental database.
Considerable progress has therefore been made in understanding and projecting how NSTX-U can advance the development of fusion energy, the Nuclear Fusion paper says. “The next step,” said Guttenfelder, “is to see if new experiments validate what we’re predicting, and to refine the predictions if not. These steps together will enable more confident projections for future devices.”
Reference: “NSTX-U theory, modeling and analysis results” by W. Guttenfelder, D.J. Battaglia, E. Belova, N. Bertelli, M.D. Boyer, C.S. Chang, A. Diallo, V.N. Duarte, F. Ebrahimi, E.D. Emdee, N. Ferraro, E. Fredrickson, N.N. Gorelenkov, W. Heidbrink, Z. Ilhan, S.M. Kaye, E.-H. Kim, A. Kleiner, F. Laggner, M. Lampert, J.B. Lestz, C. Liu, D. Liu, T. Looby, N. Mandell, R. Maingi, J.R. Myra, S. Munaretto, M. Podestà, T. Rafiq, R. Raman, M. Reinke, Y. Ren, J. Ruiz Ruiz, F. Scotti, S. Shiraiwa, V. Soukhanovskii, P. Vail, Z.R. Wang, W. Wehner, A.E. White, R.B. White, B.J.Q. Woods, J. Yang, S.J. Zweben, S. Banerjee, R. Barchfeld, R.E. Bell, J.W. Berkery, A. Bhattacharjee, A. Bierwage, G.P. Canal, X. Chen, C. Clauser, N. Crocker, C. Domier, T. Evans, M. Francisquez, K. Gan, S. Gerhardt, R.J. Goldston, T. Gray, A. Hakim, G. Hammett, S. Jardin, R. Kaita, B. Koel, E. Kolemen, S.-H. Ku, S. Kubota, B.P. LeBlanc, F. Levinton, J.D. Lore, N. Luhmann, R. Lunsford, R. Maqueda, J.E. Menard, J.H. Nichols, M. Ono, J.-K. Park, F. Poli, T. Rhodes, J. Riquezes, D. Russell, S.A. Sabbagh, E. Schuster, D.R. Smith, D. Stotler, B. Stratton, K. Tritz, W. Wang and B. Wirth, 30 March 2022, Nuclear Fusion. DOI: 10.1088/1741-4326/ac5448
Support for this research comes from the DOE Office of Science with many simulations produced using resources of the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center, a DOE Office of Science User Facility. Coauthors of the paper include researchers from PPPL and 23 collaborative institutions world-wide.
PPPL, on Princeton University’s Forrestal Campus in Plainsboro, N.J., is devoted to creating new knowledge about the physics of plasmas — ultra-hot, charged gases — and to developing practical solutions for the creation of fusion energy.
With a result of 58.5%, the incumbent president is ahead of Marine Le Pen (41.5%). The far right reaches its highest historical level in a presidential election. The abstention rate is 28%.
The re-election, Sunday, of Emmanuel Macron at the end of a second round marked by a progression of the far right was applauded in European capitals, which also stressed the European challenges ahead for the French president. European Union leaders were pleased that Europe can “count on France for five more years,” in the words of European Council President Charles Michel, who represents the member states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “I am delighted that we can continue our excellent cooperation. Together we will move France and Europe forward,” he added.
Many European leaders hail Emmanuel Macron‘s victory “Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the French presidential election is wonderful news for the whole of Europe,” reacted the head of the Italian government, Mario Draghi, in a statement.
In a tweet Pedro Sanchez, Spanish socialist prime minister congratulated the French president “Citizens have chosen a France committed to a free, strong and fair EU. Democracy wins. Europe wins. Congratulations Emmanuel Macron”
Boris Johnson, despite the complicated relationship, congratulated Emmanuel Macron in a tweet in French on his re-election. Stating that France was one of the UK’s “closest” allies, the British prime minister said he was “happy to continue working” with the French president.
Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin also welcomed the re-election of Macron, whose “dynamic and methodical leadership is important not only for France but also for Europe.”
“Congratulations, dear President @EmmanuelMacron,” tweeted Germany’s Social Democrat leader, Olaf Scholz. Your voters have sent a strong signal for Europe today. I look forward to our continued good cooperation!”
As for the Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, he welcomed the “strong choice” of the French against the far right: “They have opted for certainties and for the values of the Enlightenment. I warmly congratulate @EmmanuelMacron on his re-election and confirm our need for a strong and united Europe. We will be there.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent on Monday, his congratulations to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron re-elected the day before, wishing him “success” in his new term, despite the high tensions related to Ukraine. During the election campaign, Emmanuel Macron notably attacked Marine Le Pen on her loan of 9 million euros contracted in 2017 with a Russian bank, accusing her of complacency towards the Kremlin.
Children get arthritis, tooEvery week, 20 families in the UK are told that their child has a condition most have never heard of – Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Many of these will have been in pain for weeks, months or even years waiting for a diagnosis. And from that point, it is a diagnosis that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.
Why schools matter
Research* has shown that teachers and school staff can be amongst the first to notice that something is wrong with a child. Knowing the signs and symptoms of JIA and being able to signpost to the correct services, could help a child receive that vital prompt diagnosis.
Without prompt diagnosis and treatment, JIA can cause permanent damage to joints and long-term disability. It could even lead to the loss of eye sight through JIA-related uveitis.
For those already diagnosed, schools play an instrumental role in enabling a child with JIA to live a full life and fulfil their potential at school. The newly launched School Toolkit from Juvenile Arthritis Research, available free of charge to schools and educational settings in the UK, enables staff to confidently support children with JIA in their setting.
“Wow – it’s fantastic, the student presentation is particularly impressive with how it
translates all the key information in a child friendly manner.” Miss Crawley, Woodlands School
* Rapley T, May C, Smith N, Foster HE. ‘Snakes & Ladders’: factors influencing access to appropriate care for children and young people with
suspected juvenile idiopathic arthritis – a qualitative study. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2021;19(1):43.
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Over half of parents agree that it’s difficult to get their child to eat a well-balanced diet and half say their child regularly takes a supplement.
3 in 5 parents say it’s hard to get their child to eat a well-balanced diet because of picky eating, not eating enough fruits and vegetables, and other reasons.
When it comes to eating the healthful things on their plate, children can be stubborn.
And now, a new national poll reaffirms that picky eating is indeed a universal parenting challenge.
According to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s National Poll on Children’s Health, more than half of parents think that it is difficult to get their child to eat a well-balanced diet, and half say their child routinely takes a supplement.
“A balanced diet helps children get the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development,” said Mott Poll co-director Sarah Clark, M.P.H. “An unhealthy diet, on the other hand, can negatively affect short and long-term health outcomes as well as school performance.
“Still, the reality for many parents is that getting children to eat healthy foods isn’t always easy. Our poll finds that many turn to dietary supplements as a solution but may not always consult with a health provider.”
Many parents report problems with their child’s diet, suggests a new national poll from University of Michigan. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s National Poll on Children’s Health
About a third of parents say their child is a picky eater and a third don’t think they eat enough fruits and vegetables. Thirteen percent worried kids weren’t getting enough of certain vitamins and minerals while 9 % said their child needed more fiber in their diet, according to the nationally representative report based on responses from 1,251 parents with at least one child ages one to ten.
Another potential barrier: cost. Half of parents agreed that it was more expensive to provide their child with a healthy diet.
“We know that fresh, healthy foods can be more expensive than processed or packaged items that are often higher in sodium and added sugars,” Clark said.
“This can make it especially frustrating for parents when children waste or refuse to eat healthy foods.”
Most parents polled have given their child dietary supplements, with over three fourths using multivitamins. Close to half had also provided kids with probiotics, which are live bacteria and yeast taken to help digestion by enhancing the quantity of good microbes in the gut.
More than a fifth have used Omega 3 supplements, fatty acids that support cell growth and brain development.
About a third of parents say their child has tried but does not take supplements regularly. Among parents who have given their child supplements, four in five say they chose products made specifically for children, but only about two in five say they discussed supplement use with their child’s health care provider.
Parents considering supplements will likely need to choose from various products and formulations that may claim specific health benefits.
“Dietary supplements are often intended to enhance the amount of vitamins children consume through a regular diet,” Clark said. “But parents may not always know whether their child is getting proper nutrition.”
“The use of dietary supplements in children is an important health decision to discuss with doctors, but less than half of parents who have given their child a supplement talked to their child’s health provider.”
It’s unclear, she says, if this lack of consultation is the result of providers not asking about the child’s nutrition, parents not thinking supplement use warrants professional advice or another reason.
Parents in lower-income households were also less likely to talk about supplement use with their child’s health care provider, compared to higher-income parents, according to the report.
“Providers should be diligent about discussing nutrition with families so they understand what a healthy diet should include and are using supplements appropriately,” she said. “In situations where families can’t afford to provide a healthy diet, providers may direct parents to social service programs that can help.”
She noted that since supplements are classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as food, they do not receive the same premarketing evaluation and review as medications.
“There is limited research on the safety and efficacy of supplements and potential side effects for kids. But some parents may not be aware that supplements do not undergo rigorous FDA testing and approval,” Clark said.
“To minimize the risks of supplement use, parents should share concerns about their child’s diet with a pediatrician who can help them identify the best strategies to improve the nutritional quality of their child’s diet and determine whether supplements are recommended.”
Establishing the EU-India Trade and Technology Council is a key step towards a strengthened strategic partnership, Commission says
The Commission issued a joint statement saying that “President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council at their meeting in New Delhi on Monday. This strategic coordination mechanism will allow both partners to tackle challenges at the nexus of trade, trusted technology and security, and thus deepen cooperation in these fields between the EU and India.”
The statement continues to say that “Both sides agreed that rapid changes in the geopolitical environment highlight the need for joint in-depth strategic engagement. The Trade and Technology Council will provide the political steer and the necessary structure to operationalise political decisions, coordinate technical work, and report to the political level to ensure implementation and follow-up in areas that are important for the sustainable progress of European and Indian economies.”
As a closing for the joint statement, they explained that “Even as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, we are confident that the shared values and common interests of the EU and India offer a strong basis to intensify mutually beneficial and deeper strategic cooperation. The European Union and India are bound by decades of close partnership and are determined to increase joint efforts to tackle current challenges and address geopolitical circumstances. The decision to set up a Trade and Technology Council will be the first for India with any of its partners and second for the European Union following the first one it has set up with the US. Establishing the EU-India Trade and Technology Council is a key step towards a strengthened strategic partnership for the benefit of all peoples in the EU and India.”
