What is low birth weight? In both developed and developing countries, birth weight is
probably the single most important factor that affects neonatal mortality, in addition to being …

In this review, the authors summarize current knowledge on maternal nutritional
requirements during pregnancy, with a focus on the nutrients that have been most commonly …

Obesity's increasing prevalence has reached epidemic proportions in the USA, with close to
one‐third of the adult population affected in 2000. Additionally, there is increasing …

The environment in which the fetus develops is critical for its survival and long-term health.
The regulation of normal human fetal growth involves many multidirectional interactions …

Gestational diabetes and obesity are the common metabolic abnormalities occurring during
pregnancy. Decreased maternal pregravid insulin sensitivity (insulin resistance) coupled …

Background. Infant and under-5 childhood mortality rates in developing countries have
declined significantly in the past 2 to 3 decades. However, 2 critical indicators, maternal and …

The US has set as a national goal the narrowing of the achievement gap between lower
income and middle-class students, and that between racial and ethnic groups. This is a key …

Background Gestational weight gain is positively associated with fetal growth, and
observational studies of food supplementation in pregnancy have reported increases in …

The nutritional status of a woman before and during pregnancy is important for a healthy
pregnancy outcome. Maternal malnutrition is a key contributor to poor fetal growth, low …

Objective: To assess the impact on birth size and risk of low birth weight of alternative
combinations of micronutrients given to pregnant women. Design: Double blind cluster …