Only one-fourth of the countries under the Sustainable Development Goal are 'on track'to
reduce the burden of malnutrition as of 2020. A deficit in linear growth during the first 5 years …

Only one-fourth of the countries under the Sustainable Development Goal are 'on track'to
reduce the burden of malnutrition as of 2020. A deficit in linear growth during the first 5 years …

Optimal growth is essential for every human being to be able to achieve its full structural and
functional capabilities. A healthy and normal growth pattern needs an optimal nutrition from …

There is increasing agreement among the nutrition community about the use of length/height-
for-age as the indicator to monitor the long-term impact of chronic nutritional deficiencies …

Background Childhood undernutrition is prevalent in low and middle income countries. It is
an important indirect cause of child mortality in these countries. According to an estimate …

Stunting and wasting are the result of poor nutrient intake and/or disease. Children suffering
from stunting may never attain their full genetic height. Children suffering from stunting …

This article highlights the critical issue of malnutrition among children under the age of five,
emphasizing its lasting impact on physical and cognitive development. The urgency to …

Children in resource-poor settings are prone to malnutrition resulting from a suboptimal
nutrition and various environmental hindrances. According to the 2019 joint report of …

Healthy growth from conception through the first 2 y of life is the foundation for adequate
organ formation and function, a strong immune system, physical health, and neurological …

Suboptimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices have profound implications on
child survival, health, growth, and development. First, our study analysed trends in 18 IYCF …