Actions to address different forms of malnutrition are typically managed by separate
communities, policies, programmes, governance structures, and funding streams. By …

Micronutrient deficiencies continue to be widespread among children under-five in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs), despite the fact that several effective strategies now exist …

The widespread dispersal of microplastic (plastic particle< 5 mm) contamination in human
food chain is gaining more attention in the public arena and scientific community. Better …

Maternal undernutrition contributes to 800 000 neonatal deaths annually through small for
gestational age births; stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies are estimated to …

Background Micronutrient malnutrition is highly prevalent in low-and middle-income
countries (LMICs) and disproportionately affects women and children. Although the …

Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide and young
children are a special risk group because their rapid growth leads to high iron requirements …

Micronutrients are defined as substances in foods that are essential for human health and
are required in small amounts. They include all of the known vitamins and essential trace …

Background Powders containing iron and other micronutrients are recommended as a
strategy to prevent nutritional anaemia and other micronutrient deficiencies in children. We …

Background Anaemia is a prevalent health problem worldwide. Some types are preventable
or controllable with iron supplementation (pills or drops), fortification (sprinkles or powders …

Macro and micronutrient deficiencies pose serious health challenges globally, with the
largest impact in develo** regions such as subSaharan Africa (SSA), Latin America and …