Fetal undernutrition affects large numbers of infants in developing countries, with adverse
consequences for their immediate survival and lifelong health. It manifests as intrauterine …

More than 9 million neonatal deaths occur each year, 98% of them in developing countries.
Neonatal deaths account for two-thirds of deaths in infancy and 40% of deaths before age 5 …

Background Multiple micronutrient deficiencies may contribute to low birth weight, which is a
major global determinant of mortality. Objective We assessed the effect of prenatal …

Maternal malnutrition is common in the developing world and has detrimental effects on both
the mother and infant. Pre-pregnancy nutritional status and weight gain during pregnancy …

Early life nutritional exposures, combined with changes in lifestyle in adult life, can result in
increased risk of chronic diseases. Although much of the focus on the developmental origins …

Background: Few data exist for the effects of multiple micronutrient (MM) or food
supplementation to undernourished pregnant women on their offsprings' development …

Poor nutrient intake during pregnancy can adversely affect both infant and maternal health.
The aim was to investigate the efficacy of multiple-micronutrient supplementation during …

This paper reviews the efficacy of nutrition interventions to prevent or treat impaired fetal
growth. Searches were made for Cochrane systematic reviews and randomized controlled …

Background: Intrauterine growth retardation is a major predictor of child health in developing
countries. Objective: We tested whether providing pregnant women with the …

Background We previously reported that maternal micronutrient supplementation in rural
Nepal decreased low birth weight by≈ 15%. Objective We examined the effect of daily …