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Metabolic engineering of micronutrients in crop plants [PDF]

, 2016
Micronutrient deficiency is a widespread phenomenon, most prevalent in developing countries. Being causally linked to the occurrence of a range of diseases, it affects billions of people worldwide. Enhancing the content of micronutrients in crop products
Blancquaert, Dieter, De Steur, Hans, Gellynck, Xavier, Van Der Straeten, Dominique   +3 more
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The Long Term Impact of Micronutrient Supplementation during Infancy on Cognition and Executive Function Performance in Pre-School Children [PDF]

, 2015
Brain growth and development are critically dependent on several micronutrients. During early development cellular activity may be sensitive to micronutrient deficiencies, however the evidence from human studies is equivocal.
Dillon, Stephanie, Lazarte, Fabiola, Lowe, Nicola M, Qualter, Pamela, Warthon-medina, Marisol, Zavaleta, Nelly   +5 more
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Malnutrition Prevalence and Nutrient Intakes of Indonesian Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022
BackgroundMalnutrition and inadequate nutrient intake are associated with functional decline, frailty, and bad clinical outcomes among community-dwelling older adults.
Esthika Dewiasty, Esthika Dewiasty, Rina Agustina, Rina Agustina, Siti Rizny F. Saldi, Arvin Pramudita, Fenna Hinssen, Meutia Kumaheri, Lisette C. P. G. M. de Groot, Siti Setiati, Siti Setiati   +10 more
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Breeding for enhanced zinc and iron concentration in CIMMYT spring wheat germplasm

Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2011
Micronutrient malnutrition, resulting from dietary deficiency of important minerals such as zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe), is a widespread food-related health problem. Genetic enhancement of crops with elevated levels of these micronutrients is one of the most
G. VELU, R. SINGH, J. HUERTA-ESPINO, J. PEÑA, I. ORTIZ-MONASTERIO   +4 more
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Exploring the prevalence of multiple forms of malnutrition in children 6–18 years living in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

The South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2023
Background: The existence of multiple forms of malnutrition is a growing problem in developing countries. Children living in the Eastern Cape have a relatively high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and food insecurity, suggesting ...
Gugulethu T Moyo, Abdulkadir A Egal, Wilna Oldewage-Theron   +2 more
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Percent Fat Mass Increases with Recovery, But Does Not Vary According to Dietary Therapy in Young Malian Children Treated for Moderate Acute Malnutrition. [PDF]

, 2019
BackgroundModerate acute malnutrition (MAM) affects 34.1 million children globally. Treatment effectiveness is generally determined by the amount and rate of weight gain.
Ackatia-Armah, Arsenault, Bahwere, Black, Boutton, Brown, Brozek, Butte, Butte, Christine M McDonald, Christopher P Duggan, de Onis, Dicko, Fabiansen, Fabiansen, Fjeld, Fomon, Global Nutrition Cluster: MAM Task Force, Golden, Golden, Kabir, Kenneth H Brown, Ministère de la Santé République du Mali, National Agricultural Library, Radhakrishna, Robert S Ackatia-Armah, Roland Kupka, Seydou Doumbia, Skau, UNICEF, UNICEF, UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Group, Wells, WHO, WHO/UNICEF   +34 more
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Meeting the challenges of micronutrient malnutrition in the developing world [PDF]

British Medical Bulletin, 2013
Malnutrition still remains one of the major public health challenges, particularly in developing countries. Major risk factors for undernutrition such as suboptimal breastfeeding and micronutrient deficiencies (vitamin A and zinc) are responsible for more than one-third of all under five child deaths and 11% of the global total disease burden.Several ...
Bhutta, Zulfiqar A, Salam, Rehana A, Das, Jai K   +2 more
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Malnutrition in Obesity: Is It Possible?

Obesity Facts, 2021
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies malnutrition as the biggest threat to public health worldwide, and this condition is observed in 20–60% of hospitalized patients.
Milena Kobylińska, Katarzyna Antosik, Agnieszka Decyk, Katarzyna Kurowska   +3 more
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Effects on mortality of a nutritional intervention for malnourished HIV-infected adults referred for antiretroviral therapy: a randomised controlled trial. [PDF]

, 2015
Malnourished HIV-infected African adults are at high risk of early mortality after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART). We hypothesized that short-course, high-dose vitamin and mineral supplementation in lipid nutritional supplements would decrease ...
A Ashworth, A Prentice, Academy of Science of South Africa, Andrea M Rehman, D Filmer, D Schoenfeld, Daniel Yilma, Daniela Manno, DC Heimburger, DC Macallan, Denna Michael, Douglas C Heimburger, E Liu, G PrayGod, George PrayGod, H Friis, Henrik Friis, J Hsu, Jeremiah Kidola, JH Irlam, John Changalucha, John R Koethe, Joshua Siame, JR Koethe, JR Koethe, JR Koethe, JS Stringer, L Grobler, Lackson Kasonka, M Golden, M Hebie, M Marston, M Ndekha, MFAA Olsen, MJ Ndekha, Molly Chisenga, N Tietz, Natasha Larke, P Kelly, Paul Kelly, R Gibson, R Gitau, S Collins, S Isanaka, S Jiamton, SD Lawn, SD Lawn, Susannah Woodd, Suzanne Filteau, UK Department of Health, Zambian Central Statistical Office, Tropical Diseases Research Centre, University of Zambia, Macro International Inc.   +50 more
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Priority Micronutrient Density in Foods

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022
BackgroundDespite concerted efforts to improve diet quality and reduce malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies remain widespread globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries and among population groups with increased needs, where diets are ...
Ty Beal, Ty Beal, Flaminia Ortenzi
doaj   +1 more source