Medicinal plants have been used in healthcare since time immemorial. Studies have been
carried out globally to verify their efficacy and some of the findings have led to the production …

ObjectiveTo provide a better understanding of dietary intakes of pregnant women in low-and
middle-income countries. DesignSystematic review was performed to identify relevant …

Background Micronutrient deficiencies compromise immune systems, hinder child growth
and development, and affect human potential worldwide. Yet, to our knowledge, the only …

Summary Background The EAT–Lancet Commission drew on all available nutritional and
environmental evidence to construct the first global benchmark diet capable of sustaining …

Food and nutrition security play an essential role in weathering and overcoming the COVID-
19 pandemic—and in achieving sustainable development. In most low-and middle-income …

Food security exists when “all people, at all times have physical and economic access to
sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an …

This new edition provides current information on the nutritional requirements of world crops.
It presents research on the acquisition, accumulation, transport, and functions of chemical …

Background Rice is the primary source of food for billions of people in develo** countries,
yet the commonly consumed polished grain contains insufficient levels of the key …

Africa south of the Sahara experienced an acceleration of economic growth in recent years
that was accompanied by structural changes in national economies. Some African countries …

The free radical theory of aging hypothesizes that oxygen-derived free radicals are
responsible for the age-related damage at the cellular and tissue levels. In a normal …