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Fortified balanced energy-protein supplementation, maternal anemia, and gestational weight gain: a randomized controlled efficacy trial among pregnant women in rural Burkina Faso

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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Seasonality and day-to-day variability of dietary diversity: Longitudinal study of pregnant women enrolled in a randomized controlled efficacy trial in rural Burkina Faso

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: Simple proxy indicators are needed to assess and monitor micronutrient intake adequacy of vulnerable populations.

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A school meals program implemented at scale in Ghana increases height-for-age during midchildhood in girls and in children from poor households: A cluster randomized trial

A cluster randomized control trial to evaluate the impact of a large-scale school meals program in  Ghana on school-age children reveals benefits for girls and children from poor households.