Optimized nutrition during the first 1000 days (from conception through the 2nd birthday) is
critical for healthy development and a healthy life for the newborn. Pregnancy and the …

Vitamin A is essential for multiple functions in mammals. Without vitamin A, mammals cannot
grow, reproduce, or fight off disease. Because of its numerous functions in humans …

Background: Low tissue concentrations of carotenoids have been suggested to contribute to
insulin resistance in obesity. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to 1) evaluate the …

Background Nutrition is the intake of food in relation to the body's dietary needs. Malnutrition
results from the intake of inadequate or excess food. This can lead to reduced immunity …

Concurrent micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent among Vietnamese school children. A
school-based program providing food fortified with multiple micronutrients could be a cost …

Background This study aims to systematically review the effects of maternal vitamin and/or
mineral supplementation on the content of breast milk. Methods We systematically searched …

Elevated serum retinol-binding protein (RBP) concentration has been associated with
obesity and insulin resistance, but accompanying retinol values have not been reported …

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 …

Outcomes of infection with Leishmania chagasi range from self-resolving infection to visceral
leishmaniasis (VL). Risk factors determining development of disease are not totally …

Background In areas where vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a public health concern, the
maternal dietary intake of vitamin A may be not sufficient to meet either the maternal …