Micronutrients, vitamins and minerals accessible from the diet, are essential for biologic
activity. Micronutrient status varies widely throughout pregnancy and across populations …

A protein consists of amino acids (AA) linked by peptide bonds. Dietary protein is hydrolyzed
by proteases and peptidases to generate AA, dipeptides, and tripeptides in the lumen of the …

Animals are biological transformers of dietary matter and energy to produce high-quality
foods and wools for human consumption and use. Mammals, birds, fish, and shrimp require …

Early life, including the establishment of the intestinal microbiome, represents a critical
window of growth and development. Postnatal factors affecting the microbiome, including …

Glycine is a major amino acid in mammals and other animals. It is synthesized from serine,
threonine, choline, and hydroxyproline via inter-organ metabolism involving primarily the …

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that 843 million
people worldwide are hungry and a greater number suffer from nutrient deficiencies …

Women's empowerment is associated with improved child nutrition, and both underpin the
achievement of multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We examined pathways …

Embryonic loss and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) are significant problems in
humans and other animals. Results from studies involving pigs and sheep have indicated …

Maternal nutrition during gestation, especially dietary protein intake, is a key determinant in
embryonic survival, growth, and development. Low maternal dietary protein intake can …

6. INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS CHILDHOOD OBESITY 6.1. Preconception and
pregnancy: reducing obesity risk 6.2. Obesity prevention in infants, preschool children …