Most women in the United States do not meet the recommendations for healthful nutrition
and weight before and during pregnancy. Women and providers often ask what a healthy …

Background: In preconception and pregnancy, women are encouraged to take folic acid-
based supplements over and above food intake. The upper tolerable limit of folic acid is …

Certain population sub-groups in the United States are vulnerable to micronutrient
malnutrition. Nationally representative data from the National Health and Nutrition …

Omega-3 fatty acids play critical roles during fetal growth and development with increased
intakes associated with improved maternal-fetal outcomes. Omega-3 fatty acid intake in …

Breastmilk contains many important nutrients, anti-inflammatory agents, and
immunomodulators. It is the preferred nutrition source for infants. However, the association …

Pregnancy and lactation are critical life stages with unique nutritional requirements,
including for vitamin A (VA). Current DRIs for VA were published in 2001. The objective of …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing concern, affecting an increasing number of
pregnant women worldwide. By predisposing both the affected mothers and children to …

The study determined the influence of sociocultural practices on food and nutrition security
of children and women in Karamoja subregion, located in northeastern Uganda. Sixteen …

Background: Vitamin A is an essential nutrient during pregnancy and throughout the
lifecycle due to its role in the development of critical organ systems. Because maternal tissue …

While parental behaviors during the 'first thousand days' are critical for child health, little is
known about fathers during this time. We examined prenatal patterns of health behaviors …