The importance of lifestyle and dietary habits during pregnancy and breastfeeding, for health
of mothers and their offspring, is widely supported by the most recent scientific literature. The …

Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world and
disproportionately affects pregnant women and young children. Iron deficiency has negative …

The benefits of human milk for both mother and infant are widely acknowledged. Human
milk could represent a link between maternal and offspring health. The triad mother-breast …

Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world. Women of
reproductive age and young children are particularly vulnerable. Iron deficiency in late …

Gut microbiota has received significant attention owing to its decisive role in human health
and disease. Diet exerts a significant influence on the variety and number of bacteria …

Iron mediates many biochemical processes in neural networks that proliferate during brain
development. Insufficient iron causes irreversible neurodevelopmental deficits, and most …

Purpose Iron is essential for development and growth in young children; unfortunately, iron
deficiency (ID) is a significant public health problem in this population. Young Child …

Anemia can be related to decreased production or increased loss of erythrocytes, or both,
leading to many underlying and often overlapping causes. A largely cereal-based diet with …

Background Direct supplementation or food fortification with iron are two public health
initiatives intended to reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency …

One of the cost-effective approaches to reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia is
by developing iron fortified food. However, adding iron directly into food will not only affect …