Elisabet Helsing
Elisabet Helsing
Elisabet Helsing (pronunciation: eh-lee-sah-bet hel-sing) is a renowned Norwegian public health nutritionist and author, known for her significant contributions to the field of breastfeeding and infant nutrition.
Etymology
The name 'Elisabet' is a variant of 'Elizabeth', which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Elisheva', meaning 'God is my oath'. 'Helsing' is a common surname in Norway and Sweden, possibly derived from the Old Norse 'helsingr', meaning 'from Helsingland'.
Career
Elisabet Helsing started her career as a public health nutritionist in Norway. She has worked extensively with the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), focusing on promoting breastfeeding and improving infant nutrition worldwide. Helsing has authored several influential papers and books on these topics, making significant contributions to the field of public health nutrition.
Related Terms
- Public Health Nutrition: The science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the medium of nutrition.
- Breastfeeding: The process of feeding a mother's breast milk to her infant, either directly from the breast or by expressing (pumping out) the milk from the breast and bottle-feeding it to the infant.
- Infant Nutrition: The description of the dietary needs of infants, from birth to two years of age.
- World Health Organization (WHO): A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): A United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elisabet Helsing
- Wikipedia's article - Elisabet Helsing
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