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The Connection Between Maternal Employment and Childhood Obesity: Inspecting the Mechanisms [PDF]

This paper investigates the channels through which maternal employment affects childhood obesity. We use time diaries and interview responses from the Child Development Supplement of the Panel Study of Income Dynamics which combine information on ...
Angela Fertig, Gerhard Glomm, Rusty Tchernis   +2 more
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Dietary Diversity Practice and Associated Factors Among Infants and Young Children in Haramaya Town, Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2017
Optimum child feeding is crucial for growth, development, and better health in later life. Dietary diversity is a critical part of the feeding practices.
Assefa, N. (Nega), Egata, G. (Gudina), Gebremichael, B. (Berhe)   +2 more
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Overview of Encapsulated Lysine and Methionine and Their Impacts on Transition Cow Performance and Health

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
The transition period in dairy cows, spanning 3 weeks before and after calving, is a critical phase characterized by increased nutrient demands, reduced dry matter intake (DMI), and elevated risk of metabolic disorders such as negative nutrient balance (NNB), lipolysis, proteolysis, and oxidative stress.
Mohammed S. Seleem, Samy A. Elsaadawy, Zhaohai Wu, Lu Ma, Todd R. Callaway, Dengpan Bu   +5 more
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A Comparative Study of Plasma Trace Elements (Copper, Iron and Zinc) Status in Anaemic and Non-anaemic Pregnant Women in Abakaliki, Nigeria [PDF]

, 2011
For a comparative study of plasma copper, iron and zinc between anaemic and non-anaemic pregnant women, data for anaemic (n = 223) and non-anaemic (n = 126) pregnant women drawn from a cohort of 351 pregnant Nigerians recruited at gestational age of ≤ 25
Ejikeme, BN, Obidoa, O, Ugwu, NC, Ugwuja, EI   +3 more
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Multilevel correlates of household anthropometric typologies in Colombian mothers and their infants [PDF]

, 2018
Background. The aim of this study was to establish the association of maternal, family, and contextual correlates of anthropometric typologies at the household level in Colombia using 2005 Demographic Health Survey (DHS/ENDS) data.Methods.
Brownson, R. C, Gomez, L. F, Haire-Joshu, D., Iannotti, L., Parra, D. C, Sebert Kuhlmann, A. K   +5 more
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Use of Restricted Nursing and a Bovine Appeasing Substance on the Welfare, Growth Performance, and Response to Vaccination of Beef Calves at Weaning

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
The effects of restricted nursing (RN) and the administration of a bovine appeasing substance (BAS) on days −8 and 0 in relation to weaning were evaluated. Both strategies were effective in improving the growth performance of beef calves. Regarding welfare, BAS ‐especially on day 0‐ was more effective than RN.
Denise E. Mussalafo, Marcelo Vedovatto, Aylpy R. D. Santos, Dalton M. Oliveira, Fabiana A. M. Sterza, Mariana Santos, Helena B. C. R. Batista, Jaíne G. Garcia, Andréa R. D. L. Souza   +8 more
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Modulating Taste Perception in Newly Weaned Piglets: The Role of Palatability Additives in Enhancing Feed Intake and Performance

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Palatability enhancers modulate taste and smell, increasing feed acceptance, reducing weaning stress, and improving piglet performance. ABSTRACT The continuous growth of global agribusiness stimulates the search for alternatives that can enhance the performance and quality of life of production animals.
Luana Specht, Gabriela Altenhofen, Daiane Carvalho, Michele Fangmeier   +3 more
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Heat Stress and Gut Microbiome Dynamics in Poultry: Interplay, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Heat stress disrupts gut microbial balance in poultry, impairing nutrient absorption and immunity. This review outlines the interplay between thermal stress and microbiome dynamics and discusses integrative mitigation strategies, probiotics, phytogenics, cooling systems, and genetic adaptation to enhance poultry resilience.
O. E. Oke, A. I. Oni, O. A. Akosile, K. M. Oliyide, C. A. Ishola, M. O. Logunleko, O. A. Jimoh, C. P. Njoku, L. O. Fasasi, V. A. Uyanga   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maternal Factors Associated with Nutritional Status Of 1-5 Years Children Residing in Field Practice Area of Rural Health Training Centre Naila, Jaipur (Rajasthan) India

National Journal of Community Medicine, 2014
Background: Good nutrition benefits families, their communities and the world as a whole. Maternal factors are important in maintaining the nutrition of 1-5 year children.
Lokesh Sonkaria, Afifa Zafer, Kusum Lata Gaur, Ravindra Kumar Manohar   +3 more
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HUBUNGAN ASUPAN ZAT GIZI MAKRO DAN FAKTOR LAINNYA TERHADAP STATUS GIZI BALITA DI PUSKESMAS GAMBIR KOTA JAKARTA PUSAT TAHUN 2024

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan Soedirman
The issue examined in this study is the relationship between macronutrient intake, infectious diseases, maternal nutrition knowledge, and feeding patterns in toddlers in the working area of Puskesmas Gambir, Central Jakarta.
Walliyana Kusumaningati, Sukma Munawwarah   +1 more
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