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Can My Diet Harm My Unborn Baby?

July 28, 2018

Western societies are characterized by unhealthy diets and a high incidence of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The most alarming thing is that these chronic diseases are affecting children, worsening what is already a serious public health problem. Nutrition plays a fundamental role in the development of many of these diseases. Some recent studies

Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation or Just Iron and Folic Acid

Is Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation More Effective Than Iron and Folic Acid?

July 26, 2018

Research Findings

The micronutrient intake of pregnant women may be insufficient, especially in underdeveloped countries. Thus, nutritional supplements are necessary, but some of them have proven inefficient. Maternal nutrient deficiency has been linked to multiple pathologies in newborns, such as low birth weight. It has other serious consequences on children’s health and development as well, including growth