There is no need for further studies to show that severely malnourished children are at
greater risk of dying than healthy children. There is a pressing need, on the other hand, for …

The increasing prevalence of obesity, particularly in developing countries is a major health
concern due to the high risk factor that overweight and obesity represent in a number of …

Sixty-four growing pigs (Beijing Black× Landrace× Duroc), weighing an average of 17.5±0.5
kg, were divided into four groups with four pens per treatment (two gilts and two castrates …

Parental feeding effort is an important determinant of chick development in birds. Quality and
amount of food provided to each nestling, however, might affect the development of the …

This study compared food insecurity, nutritional status (as measured through anthropometry
and dietary intake), and food preparation patterns of low‐income Puerto Rican female out‐of …

We conducted a nonconcurrent prospective cohort study to examine associations between
serum concentrations of vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folate and the risk of progression to …

• We explored the expression of the interleukin 2 receptor (IL-2R) and the synthesis of IL-2R
messenger RNA by peripheral blood leukocytes obtained from medical students …

In this review, the hypothesis is developed that nutrition is a critical determinant of
immunocompetence and risk of illness in old age. Published data are reviewed and some …

Long‐distance bird migration is expensive, and individuals in prime condition are therefore
expected to arrive at the breeding grounds earlier than the average individual in the …

We critically review the various methods for assessing protein--calorie malnutrition. These
tests are lacking in sensitivity and specificity, and currently no single one can be used as a …