A5022811489- Trace Elements in Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
- Phytase and its Applications
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Agricultural Economics and Practices
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Heavy metals in environment
- Agriculture, Water, and Health
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Food Science and Nutritional Studies
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
University of Central Lancashire
2020-2025
Chalmers University of Technology
2020
Lata Medical Research Foundation
2018
Indian Council of Medical Research
2014-2015
National Institute of Nutrition
2014
Objectives To study the trend in prevalence of anaemia and low BMI among pregnant women from Eastern Maharashtra evaluate if affect pregnancy outcomes. Design Prospective observational cohort study. Setting Catchment areas 20 rural primary health centres four eastern districts State, India. Participants 72 750 Nagpur site Maternal Newborn Health Registry NIH’s Global Network, enrolled 2009 to 2016. Main outcome measures Mode delivery, related complications at stillbirths, neonatal deaths...
Background: Zinc-biofortified cereals are a promising strategy to combat zinc deficiency, though evidence on health outcomes is limited. This study assessed the effectiveness of consuming zinc-biofortified wheat flour growth and zinc-related morbidity among adolescent girls (10–16 years; N = 517) children (1–5 living in rural north-west Pakistan. Methods: In this double-blind, cluster-randomised controlled trial, 486 households received either or control for 25 weeks. Anthropometric...
Biofortification of wheat is potentially a sustainable strategy to improve zinc intake; however, evidence its effectiveness needed. A household-based, double-blind, cluster-randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in rural Pakistan. The primary objective examine the effects consuming zinc-biofortified flour on status adolescent girls aged 10–16 years (n = 517). Households received either or control for 25 weeks; blood samples and 24-h dietary recalls were collected mineral intake...
Malnutrition is associated with reduced learning aptitude and growth during childhood. We examined the impact of providing two school lunch variants, a standard meal (school feeding, n = 70), or additional micronutrients feeding + micronutrient powder (MNP), in children attending schools northwest Pakistan. A third local government school, where no was provided (no served as control. The primary outcome, cognitive function, assessed using Raven’s Coloured Progressive Matrices (RCPM) test,...
In a series of two studies, we report the development (this study) and evaluation (part II) novel ferric phytate compound designed as condiment iron fortificant. Condiments are used fortification vehicles to reduce prevalence deficiency. The challenge for fortificants in e.g. bouillon matrix is avoid undesired sensory effects ensure reasonable cost. We added phytic acid chelate iron, hydrolysed protein counteract inhibiting effect on bioaccessibility. characterised four compounds,...
Background/Objective: Zinc deficiency is common worldwide and has been linked to reduced growth immune function, increased risk of slower recovery from infections, non-communicable diseases. To address the issue, zinc biofortification wheat proposed as a sustainable approach increase dietary intake in countries like Pakistan, where rates are high primary staple crop. Since plasma concentration (PZC) does not reliably respond small changes intake, biomarkers sensitive achievable though...
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to screen for iron bioavailability and absorption-promoting activity in selected herbs. Evidence needed promote practice food-based strategies such as use plants or their parts treating deficiency anemia. Design/methodology/approach Eight Indian herbs, considered be rich and/or hematinic, namely, Boerhavia diffusa , Trachyspermum ammi Amaranthus paniculatus Lepidium sativum Medicago sativa Asparagus racemosus Sesamum indicum Piper longum were selected....
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