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Low-to-middle-income countries in Latin America and the Caribbean show improvements in breastfeeding duration over time
Thursday, May 2, 2013
As populations develop over time, socioeconomic and demographic changes may negatively influence breastfeeding duration.
Experts highlight the benefits of Kangaroo Mother Care in both low-income and high-tech settings
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The proceedings from the First European Conference and Seventh International Workshop on Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) indicate that this practice can be beneficial in both low-income and high-tech settings.
A 6-month supplementation strategy with ready-to-use supplementary foods is more effective at preventing new cases of wasting and stunting than a 4-month supplementation strategy with ready-to-use therapeutic foods
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The objective of this study was to compare the incidence of wasting, stunting, and mortality during 12 months of follow-up between children receiving 6 months of RUSF supplementation and children receiving 4 months of RUTF supplementation.
Indonesian children who consume iron-fortified milk and noodles are less likely to be anemic
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Anemia is highly prevalent among young children in developing countries and is largely the result of diets that lack sufficient absorbable iron.
Rice bred to have higher zinc content could help reduce dietary zinc inadequacy among 2-3 year old children and women in rural Bangladesh
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The objective of this study was to quantify rice and zinc intakes of young children and women in two rural rice-producing regions in Bangladesh and to simulate the potential impact of zinc-biofortified rice on zinc intake levels.
Formative research is instrumental in designing locally-acceptable interventions that use micronutrient powders for home fortification of complementary foods
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Many countries have plans to scale up distribution of micronutrient powders such as Sprinkles™ for home fortification; however, there is little information available on the formative research needed to effectively develop and implement such interventions.
Fortified complementary foods and complementary food supplements fortified with micronutrients reduce iron deficiency and anemia among rural Vietnamese infants
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Stunting and anemia are highly prevalent in young children in rural Viet Nam, with about 57% of infants being anemic at 6 months of age.
Nutrition supplementation increases physical activity and exploratory behavior of infants in Mexico, and could improve physical and mental development
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Micronutrient deficiencies during infancy can result in reduced activity and exploration, both of which are important for proper physical and mental development.
Breastfeeding is nearly universal in 9 East and Southeast Asian countries, but rates of early initiation, exclusive breastfeeding, and continued breastfeeding at 2 years remain low
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Cross-sectional and nationally representative data sets from surveys conducted between 2000 and 2005 were analyzed to identify key infant and young child feeding practices that need improvement in 9 East and Southeast Asian countries.
The “dual burden” of malnutrition - both child stunting and maternal overweight in the same household – is common in Guatemala and associated with maternal characteristics
Thursday, May 2, 2013
In Guatemala, the presence of child stunting and maternal overweight in the same family is becoming common.