Micronutrient status in lactating mothers before and after introduction of fortified flour: Cross-Sectional
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Background Deficiency of micronutrients is common in refugee populations. Objectives
Identify deficiencies and whether provided supplements and wheat flour fortified with 10 …

Background: Multiple micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent in pregnant women in
developing countries and can result in adverse effects to both the mother and infant. Multiple …

ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of fortification by comparing food records and selected
biochemical indicators of nutritional status pre-and post-fortification. DesignMean intake …

Objective To determine sources of key nutrients contributing towards nutritional adequacy
during pregnancy (fibre, calcium, iron, zinc and folate) in a cohort of women carrying an …

Objectives Culturally determined restrictive postpartum diets are common in Lao PDR,
placing lactating women and breastfed infants at high risk of micronutrient deficiencies. The …

Background Lactating mothers are frequently at risk for nutritional deficiencies due to the
physiological requirements of lactation. Throughout the world, a significant number of …

Maternal nutrition, breast milk micronutrients and infant growth in rural Gambia The World
Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an …

Micronutrient fortified flour (MFF), supplementary food rations and micronutrient (MN)
supplements may prevent deficiencies among pregnant women. Objectives of cross …

Background Studies on the micronutrient adequacy of the diets of breastfeeding women in
Ethiopia is limited, despite the public health importance of breastfeeding behavior and the …