Background; Anemia and suboptimal gestational weight gain (GWG) are associated with adverse maternal and birth outcomes. Limited research indicates that balanced energy-protein (BEP) supplements reduce the incidence of inadequate GWG.
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Background: Panel data indicates that non-pregnant women's dietary diversity fluctuates across climatic seasons in low- and middle income countries. The natural day-to-day variability in food group consumption during gestation is unknown.
Background: In many low- and middle-income countries, the prevalence of energy and nutrient deficiencies is high among pregnant women.
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Coherence for nutrition: Insights from nutrition-relevant policies and programs in Burkina Faso and Nigeria
There is consensus that policy coherence is necessary for implementing effective and sustainable approaches to tackle malnutrition.
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Incidence correction factors for moderate and severe acute child malnutrition from two longitudinal cohorts in Mali and Burkina Faso
Child acute malnutrition (AM) is an important cause of child mortality. Accurately estimating its burden requires cumulative incidence data from longitudinal studies which are rarely available in low-income settings.