Deficiencies in one or more micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamin A are widespread
in low-and middle-income countries and compromise the physical and cognitive capacity of …

Small-scale poultry production systems are mostly found in rural, resource-poor areas that
often also experience food insecurity. They are accessible to vulnerable groups of society …

Biofortification through plant breeding is a sustainable approach to improve the nutritional
profile of food crops. The majority of the world's population depends on staple food crops; …

Background Anemia is a major public health problem affecting more than half of children
under the age of five globally. It has serious short-and long-term consequences including …

While sanitation interventions have focused primarily on child health, women's unique
health risks from inadequate sanitation are gaining recognition as a priority issue. This study …

Adolescence and emerging adulthood form a critical time period for the achievement of
optimal health and nutrition across all stages of the life course. We undertook a review of …

Background Malnutrition in pregnancy remains unacceptably high across all regions of
Africa though promising progresses have been made globally. Primary studies might not be …

Iron deficiency is the most common form of nutrient deficiency worldwide. It is highly
prevalent due to the limited availability of high quality food in developing countries and poor …

Genome editing can transform agriculture and shape the future of food by improving crop
yields and animal productivity, which in turn can help to achieve food security for the …

Introducción. A pesar de la disminución de la pobreza en Perú, la prevalencia de la anemia
infantil en el país continúa siendo alta. Objetivo. Determinar los factores sociodemográficos …