Objective: To determine if a global mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) cut-off can be
established to classify underweight in adults (men and non-pregnant women). Design: We …

Background Reported benefits of maternal nutrition supplements commenced during
pregnancy in low-resource populations have typically been quite limited. Objectives This …

This paper reviews information on why the nutrition of older children (5–9 years) and
adolescents (10–19 years) is important and the consequences that it can have over …

Pregnant and postpartum women with a history of bariatric surgery are at risk of
micronutrient deficiencies as a result of the combination of physiologic changes related to …

Highlights•The contribution of pregnancy hypertension to maternal mortality is almost
certainly under-estimated.•Solutions relate to both societal and medical interventions.• …

Growing evidence supports the role of preconception maternal nutritional status (PMNS) on
birth outcomes; however, evidence of relationships with child growth are limited. We …

The notion of preconception care aims to target the existing risks before pregnancy, whereby
resources may be used to improve reproductive health and optimize knowledge before …

OBJECTIVE: To review existing evidence for health and nutrition interventions affecting
direct measures of (and pathways to) early child development. DATA SOURCES: Reviews …

The preconception period is a critical window in which maternal health can profoundly affect
both individual and intergenerational health. Despite its importance, little information about …

The current study was aimed to explore the beneficial effects of p olysaccharides isolated
from Laminaria japonica (LP) on gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) mice. The obtained …