Most women in the United States do not meet the recommendations for healthful nutrition
and weight before and during pregnancy. Women and providers often ask what a healthy …

Abstract In 2014, the Emergency Nutrition Network published a report on the relationship
between wasting and stunting. We aim to review evidence generated since that review to …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the major determinants of perinatal survival,
infant morbidity, and mortality, as well as the risk of developmental disabilities and illnesses …

Background Anaemia is a prevalent health problem worldwide. Some types are preventable
or controllable with iron supplementation (pills or drops), fortification (sprinkles or powders …

Background Approximately 20.5 million infants were born weighing< 2500 g (defined as low
birthweight or LBW) in 2015, primarily in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Infants …

Pregnant women in malaria-endemic regions are susceptible to malaria in pregnancy, which
has adverse consequences on birth outcomes, including having small for gestational age …

Background Preterm birth and low birth weight (LBW) affect one in ten and one in seven
livebirths, respectively, primarily in low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC) and are …

Background Mothers in low socio-economic conditions frequently have low birth weight
infants. Inaddition Physically demanding work during pregnancy also contributes to poor …

Evidence that fetal nutrition influences adult health has heightened interest in nutritional
interventions targeting pregnancy. However, as is true for other placental mammals, human …

Background Low birth weight (LBW), including preterm birth (PTB) and small for gestational
age (SGA), contributes a significant global health burden. We aimed to summarise current …