Malnutrition—consisting of undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and micronutrient
deficiencies—continues to afflict millions of women and children, particularly in low-income …

Immune support by micronutrients is historically based on vitamin C deficiency and
supplementation in scurvy in early times. It has since been established that the complex …

The immune system protects the host from pathogenic organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi,
parasites). To deal with this array of threats, the immune system has evolved to include a …

The gut microbiome plays important roles in the maintenance of host health and the
pathogenesis of many diseases. Diet is a key modulator of the gut microbiome. There is …

Viral infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the importance
of public health practices including handwashing and vaccinations in reducing their spread …

Background Many nutrients have powerful immunomodulatory actions with the potential to
alter susceptibility to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, progression to …

The outbreak of COVID-19 has become a global crisis, and brought severe disruptions to
societies and economies. Until now, effective therapeutics against COVID-19 are in high …

Ending all forms of hunger by 2030, as set forward in the UN-Sustainable Development Goal
2 (UN-SDG2), is a daunting but essential task, given the limited timeline ahead and the …

Abstract The Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development (BOND) project is designed to provide
evidence-informed advice to anyone with an interest in the role of nutrition in health. The …

Maternal undernutrition contributes to 800 000 neonatal deaths annually through small for
gestational age births; stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies are estimated to …