Low Birth Weight

Premature, small for Gestacional Age and Low birth weight babies are an important Public Health concern specially in Developing countries.This section covers the importance of using different nutrition approaches when managing Low Birthweight . It also brings extensive information on the nutritional requirements and adequate interventions recommended to ensure the best possible outcomes.

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Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on obesity, reproduction and pregnancy outcomes

Obesity, reproduction and pregnancy outcomes: A position statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…

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Recent advances in the design of infant formulas

New trends in the design of infant formulasBreast milk from a healthy and well-nourished mother is the preferred choice…

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Effect of the probiotic VSL#3 on neonatal sepsis in infants with low birth weight

Role of probiotic VSL#3 on neonatal sepsis in infants with low birth weightInfants with low birth weight (LBW) are at…

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Impact of bovine lactoferrin supplementation on incidence of late-onset sepsis in low birth weight neonates

Efficacy of bovine lactoferrin in preventing incidence of late-onset sepsis in low birth weight neonatesA total of 30%…

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Oral ondansetron in the management of children with dehydrating diarrhoea and vomiting

Benefits of oral ondansetron in the management of children with dehydrating diarrhoea and vomiting Oral rehydration…

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Compliance to Home-based Fortification Strategies for Delivery of Iron and Zinc in Children

Compliance to Home-based Fortification Strategies for Delivery of Iron and Zinc Improves Haematological Markers in…

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Impact of vitamin B12 supplementation during pregnancy and early lactation on maternal and infant measures of vitamin B12 status

Association between oral supplementation with vitamin B12 during pregnancy and early lactation and maternal and infant…

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Effect of improved dietary micronutrient quality before conception and during gestation on infant birth weight

Association between improved maternal diet before and during pregnancy and increased birth weight of infantsLow birth…

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Effect of vitamin A and zinc supplementation on children with persistent diarrhoea

Consequences of vitamin A and zinc supplementation on children with persistent diarrhoeaPersistent diarrhoea is…

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