Background: This study aims at systematically reviewing the observational and
interventional studies on the association of maternal macro-and micronutrient intake with …

Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) programs targeted at children aged 6–59 months are
implemented in many countries. By improving immune function, vitamin A (VA) reduces …

An increasing recognition has emerged of the complexities of the global health agenda—
specifically, the collision of infections and noncommunicable diseases and the dual burden …

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by the WHO for the first 6 mo of life because
human milk protects against gastrointestinal infections and supplies balanced and adequate …

Background: Few data are available on the effectiveness of large-scale food fortification
programs. Objective: We assessed the impact of mandatory wheat flour fortification on …

Before initiating a mass zinc fortification program, this study assessed the prevalence of and
risk factors for low zinc status among Cameroonian women and children. In a nationally …

Background Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) improves vitamin A (VA) status of young
children; research with pregnant and lactating women is limited. Objective We examined the …

Childhood undernutrition contributes to up to 45% of deaths in children under age 5.
Moringa oleifera (moringa) leaves are nutrient dense and promote breastmilk production …

Vitamin A in human milk is critical for meeting infant requirements and building liver stores
needed after weaning. A number of studies have measured milk retinol, but only a subset …

Pregnancy and lactation are critical life stages with unique nutritional requirements,
including for vitamin A (VA). Current DRIs for VA were published in 2001. The objective of …