The main forms of childhood malnutrition occur predominantly in children< 5 years of age
living in low-income and middle-income countries and include stunting, wasting and …

Micronutrient deficiencies continue to be widespread among children under-five in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs), despite the fact that several effective strategies now exist …

Background Poor nutrition and exposure to faecal contamination are associated with
diarrhoea and growth faltering, both of which have long-term consequences for child health …

Background Diarrhoea and growth faltering in early childhood are associated with
subsequent adverse outcomes. We aimed to assess whether water quality, sanitation, and …

Background Faltering in linear growth and neurobehavioural development during early
childhood are often assumed to have common causes because of their consistent …

Background Meta-analyses show that small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-
LNSs) reduce child stunting and wasting. Identification of subgroups who benefit most from …

Background One nutritional intervention advocated to prevent malnutrition among children is
lipid‐based nutrient supplements (LNS). LNS provide a range of vitamins and minerals, but …

Background: Childhood stunting usually begins in utero and continues after birth; therefore,
its reduction must involve actions across different stages of early life. Objective: We …

Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNSs) were designed to provide
multiple micronutrients within a food base that also provides energy, protein, and essential …

Background Despite possible benefits for growth, milk is costly to include in foods for
undernourished children. Furthermore, the relative effects of different milk components, milk …