Amino acids (AA) have enormous physiological importance, serving as building blocks for
proteins and substrates for synthesis of low-molecular-weight substances. Based on growth …

Although the large data sets combining birth and placental weights, maternal and postnatal
nutrition, and health records are sparse for food animals, many controlled studies have …

Maternal nutrition during gestation, especially dietary protein intake, is a key determinant in
embryonic survival, growth, and development. Low maternal dietary protein intake can …

Embryonic loss and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) are significant problems in
humans and other animals. Results from studies involving pigs and sheep have indicated …

This review paper highlights mechanisms for nutritional regulation of maternal health and
fetal development. Malnutrition (nutrient deficiencies or obesity) in pregnant women …

Consumption of high-quality animal protein plays an important role in improving human
nutrition, growth, development, and health. With an exponential growth of the global …

Significance: Epidemiological and animal studies have demonstrated a close link between
maternal nutrition and chronic metabolic disease in children and adults. Compelling …

Dietary amino acids (AA) are crucial for animal growth, development, reproduction, lactation,
and health. However, there is a scarcity of information regarding complete composition of …

Scientists in the fields of nutrition and other biological sciences often design factorial studies
to test the hypotheses of interest and importance. In the case of two-factorial studies, it is …

Impairment of placental growth is a major factor contributing to intrauterine growth
retardation (IUGR) in both human pregnancy and animal production. Results of recent …