Folate metabolism is a target for various chemotherapeutic drugs. Folate and its synthetic
variant folic acid are B-vitamins. To what extent these vitamins impact treatment tolerance in …

The sustainable developmental goals emphasize good health, reduction in preventable
neonatal and under-five mortalities, and attaining zero hunger. However, South Asian …

Deficiencies of vitamin B12 (B12) and folate (FA) are of particular interest due to their
pleiotropic role in 1-carbon metabolism. In addition to adverse birth outcomes, deficiencies …

BACKGROUND Chemical fortification and dose supplementation of vitamin B12 are widely
implemented to combat deficiency symptoms. However, in situ, fortification of vitamin B12 in …

Wild plants are the largest source of genetic diversity for crop breeding. Since ancient times,
people have used wild edibles for sustenance, and these foods are frequently the focus of …

Background Fruits and vegetables are primary sources of vitamins and minerals that may
alleviate the risk of chronic illnesses. However, Indian adolescents consume inadequate …

Background School-aged children (6–14 years old) are susceptible to malnutrition and
micronutrient deficiencies. Environmental and behavioral factors greatly influence their …

One-third of the world's population is suffering from “hidden hunger” due to micronutrient
deficiency. Zinc is acquired through diet, leading its deficiency to the development of …

Objective: The South East Asian Nutrition Survey II Indonesia aimed to provide up-to-date
data on dietary intake, nutritional and biochemical status of children aged 0· 5–12 years in …

There are no high-quality data on dietary behaviour of adolescents in India. This study
aimed to assess the intake of energy (E), macronutrients and selected micronutrients in a …