The maize plant (Zea mays), characterized by an erect green stalk, is one of the 3 great
grain crops of the world. Its kernels, like other seeds, are storage organs that contain …

Plant-based diets in low-income countries (LICs) have a high content of phytic acid (myo-
inositol hexaphosphate [InsP6]) and associated magnesium, potassium, and calcium salts …

Objectives Nutritional vitamin D supplements are often used in general pediatrics. Here, the
aim is to address vitamin D supplementation and calcium nutritional intakes in newborns …

Myo-Inositol hexakisphosphate or phytic acid concentration is a prominent factor known to
impede divalent element bioavailability in vegetal foods including legumes. Both in vivo and …

Worldwide, nutritional rickets continues to be an evolving problem with several causes. This
paper provides an updated literature review characterising the prevalence, aetiology …

Besides the two canonical calciotropic hormones, namely parathyroid hormone and 1, 25-
dihydroxyvitamin D [1, 25 (OH) 2 D 3], there are several other endocrine and paracrine …

Purpose The objective of this systematic review was to determine a minimum serum 25-
hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) threshold based on the risk of having rickets in young children …

This study examined the influence of food consumption diversity on adequate intakes of food
calories, proteins and micronutrients among households in rural Nigeria within the …

Background Iron and zinc deficiency are major public health problems affecting many parts
of the world, including Southeast Asia. Infants, young children, and women of reproductive …

Publisher Summary This chapter reviews the general features of rickets, classification of the
various causes of the disease, and nutritional rickets. Rickets is a clinical syndrome …