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{"title":"Feeding attitudes of fathers in the United States are associated with breastfeeding success: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Jennifer C Burris, Victoria Stroker, Ziyang Fu, Kathleen Woolf","doi":"10.1177/02601060251320722","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060251320722","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Aims:</b> Fathers are increasingly recognized as a source of breastfeeding support. This online cross-sectional study examined the relationship between fathers' feeding attitudes and breastfeeding outcomes (initiation, duration, exclusivity) and factors influencing breastfeeding. <b>Methods:</b> Demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, and infant feeding methods were self-reported. The Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) assessed the feeding attitudes of 509 fathers in the USA (34.4 ± 5.2 years). Significance was determined using chi-square tests and analysis of variance (<i>p</i> < .05). <b>Results:</b> The IIFAS categorized participants into feeding attitude groups (positive to formula feeding (PFF), <i>n</i> = 142; neutral feeding (NF), <i>n</i> = 270; positive to breastfeeding (PBF), <i>n</i> = 97). The mean IIFAS score (55.7 ± 16.0) suggested fathers have a neutral attitude toward breastfeeding. The PBF group reported a longer duration of breastfeeding (17.1 ± 7.1 months) compared to the PFF (6.1 ± 3.0 months) or NF (12.7 ± 7.3 months) groups (<i>p</i> < .001). The PFF group reported that their child initiated complementary liquids earlier (18.0 ± 5.8 weeks) compared to the NF or PBF groups (NF = 21.5 ± 13.8; PBF = 24.5 ± 9.2 weeks; <i>p</i> < .001). Initiation of complementary solids was statistically different between the PFF group (21.3 ± 5.4 weeks) and the NF and PBF groups (NF = 26.4 ± 12.0; PBF = 26.4 ± 6.1 weeks; <i>p</i> < .001). Breastfeeding initiation was associated with the feeding attitude group (<i>p</i> < .001). Among those that reported their partner initiated breastfeeding, the feeding source (breastmilk, breastmilk + formula) was associated with the feeding attitude group (<i>p</i> < .001). Reasons for not breastfeeding exclusively or breastfeeding cessation were related to concerns about maternal/child health, convenience, and processes associated with breastfeeding. <b>Conclusions:</b> Fathers' feeding attitudes are related to breastfeeding success. Research should explore education and interventions for fathers to improve breastfeeding rates.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060251320722"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143649723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of e-healthy diet literacy and food consumption in people who have or have not received nutrition counseling.","authors":"Müge Arslan, Ekin Çevik, Kübra Şahin, Hatice Nurseda Hatunoğlu, Hatice Çolak, Tuğçe Aytulu","doi":"10.1177/02601060251323954","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060251323954","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> This study explores the relationship between e-healthy diet literacy and food consumption in individuals receiving nutrition counseling. <b>Methods:</b> Data were collected from 750 participants using a questionnaire covering socio-demographics, anthropometric data, food consumption habits, and the e-Healthy Diet Literacy Questionnaire (e-HDLQ). <b>Results:</b> Results showed that individuals receiving nutrition counseling had significantly higher total e-HDLQ scores and sub-factor scores for \"Finding e-Healthy Diet Information (e-HDIF),\" \"Judging e-Healthy Diet Information (e-HDIJ),\" and \"Applying e-Healthy Diet Information (e-HDIA)\" compared to those not receiving counseling (p < 0.01). Additionally, participants who consumed fresh fruits and vegetables had significantly higher \"e-HDIJ\" scores compared to non-consumers. Similarly, those who consumed sugar had higher \"e-HDIJ\" scores than those who avoided sugar (p < 0.01). This suggests that consuming fresh produce and sugar may positively impact the ability to evaluate dietary information. Interestingly, individuals who avoided bread and cereals scored significantly higher in the \"e-HDIA\" sub-factor than those who consumed these foods (p < 0.01). This indicates that abstaining from bread and grains may enhance the ability to apply dietary knowledge. <b>Conclusion:</b> In conclusion, the findings highlight the significant impact of nutrition counseling on digital diet literacy and suggest that dietary habits, such as consuming fresh produce, sugar, or avoiding bread and cereals, play an important role in shaping e-healthy diet literacy. These results offer valuable insights into improving dietary education and behavior in diverse populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060251323954"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143649697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toward an eco-biopsychosocial framework for understanding food, nutrition, and health: The crucial role of food studies and food systems.","authors":"Brandy-Joe Milliron, Marc Zegans, Jonathan M Deutsch","doi":"10.1177/02601060251324241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060251324241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Engel's biopsychosocial model has long advanced our understanding of how biological, psychological, and social factors influence health and illness. However, its exclusion of ecological dimensions omits food studies and food systems from its analyses, thereby limiting the scope and efficacy of research, restricting communication, and preventing effective implementation of policy into practice. <b>Aim:</b> Using an expert-informed grounded theory approach, we propose developing an eco-biopsychosocial framework that includes the ecological context in which biological, psychological, and social factors operate. In this article, we report findings from expert interviews in which our objective was to explore the benefits, limitations, and opportunities associated with current biopsychosocial modeling. <b>Methods:</b> Using purposive sampling, we conducted interviews with leaders at community food organizations, healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators. <b>Results:</b> We analyzed interviews using naturalistic qualitative data analysis and identified themes related to the benefits of biopsychosocial framing and the strengths of current biopsychosocial frameworks. We also identified four thematic dimensions along which current models reveal significant deficits: (1) social inequities as systemic root causes of illness; (2) agency and ability as drivers of engagement in the food system; (3) traditional knowledge and historical connections to food and land as conveyors of agency; and (4) human-nature nonduality as a guide to patient and community care. <b>Conclusion:</b> Incorporating an eco-dimension into the model would integrate, more effectively, food studies into research, program design, and clinical practice. Future work will explore how this eco-biopsychosocial model can reduce current practical gaps in recognizing and responding to food system effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060251324241"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143649753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of ChatGPT for educators professional development: An empirical study with medical faculty.","authors":"Wael Sh Basri, Razaz Waheeb Attar, Salem Albagmi, Daneah Alibrahim, Fahad Alanezi, Saud Asman Almutairi, Hoda M AboAlsamh, Ibrahim Tawfeeq Alsedrah, Wejdan M Arif, Abeer Abdullah Alsadhan, Duha Sami AlSanad, Wala Sultan Alsultan, Hafsa Alabdullateef, Miznah Hizam AlShammary, Amal Mubarak Bakhshwain, Afnan Fahd Almuhanna, Munerah Almulhem, Norah Alnaim, Amal Hassan Alhazmi","doi":"10.1177/02601060251315795","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060251315795","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Study purposethis study aims to investigate the extent to which ChatGPT enhances medical educators' pedagogical practices, fosters reflective teaching, and contributes to their ongoing learning and growth.Methodsthis cross-sectional survey study assessed ChatGPT's efficacy in contributing to professional development among medical educators. Utilizing purposive and convenience sampling, a questionnaire was administered to 309 medical educators. Statistical analyses, including t-tests and ANOVA, were conducted to evaluate perceptions of ChatGPT's effectiveness, considering demographic factors and impairment types.Resultsresource recommendations received the highest mean score (4.08), while continuing education had the lowest (3.62). T-tests showed no significant gender differences (<i>p</i> > .05), while ANOVA indicated significant variances across job roles (<i>p</i> < .0001) and age groups (<i>p</i> < .0001). Lecturers consistently rated ChatGPT's support highest, followed by assistant professors and associate professors, with professors providing lower ratings.ConclusionChatGPT's efficacy in providing personalized feedback, resource recommendations, pedagogical guidance, and other forms of support. However, addressing challenges such as ethical considerations and ensuring accuracy remains imperative for its effective integration into educational contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060251315795"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143649672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is there a sex difference in response to FODMAP diet group education for IBS? A clinical practice service evaluation.","authors":"Yifan Xing, Lee Martin","doi":"10.1177/02601060251324235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060251324235","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> While the low fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols diet, low FODMAP diet (LFD) has demonstrated effectiveness in managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, little is known about sex-specific responses to this dietary intervention. <b>Aim:</b> This study evaluates the role of sex differences in symptom improvement following a dietitian-led, group education session on the LFD for IBS patients. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 305 patients, including 249 with a diagnosis of IBS and 56 classified as having suspected IBS, were enrolled in this study (79.7% female). Patients attended two group education sessions on the LFD. Primary outcomes were measured using the IBS Symptom Severity Score (IBS-SSS) and the Global Symptom Question (GSQ). Secondary outcomes included stool frequency, stool consistency and individual symptoms assessed by the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale. Statistical analyses were performed to compare baseline and follow-up data within and between sexes. <b>Results:</b> Both male and female patients experienced significant reductions in IBS-SSS scores and improvements in GSQ satisfactory relief, stool frequency, stool consistency and individual gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms following the LFD (<i>p</i> < 0.05). There were no significant between-sex differences in the extent of symptom relief (<i>p</i> > 0.05). <b>Conclusion:</b> The study found no significant sex-based differences in symptom reduction or GI relief following the intervention. These findings suggest that, despite differing symptom profiles and IBS prevalence, both male and female patients achieve similar relief with the LFD group education.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060251324235"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143649642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Food allergies in older people: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Domenico Azzolino, Ivan Baldassari, Simone Perna, Emma Caneva, Giulia Carla Immacolata Spolidoro, Matteo Cesari, Tiziano Lucchi","doi":"10.1177/02601060251321561","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060251321561","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Although the global prevalence of food allergies has been reported as increasing, its study is still largely confined to children and young adults. Nevertheless, several age-related factors (e.g., gastrointestinal changes, inflammation, and immunosenescence), responsible for the so-called 'anorexia of aging', may potentially mask, mediate, and/or enhance food allergies symptoms in older people. Although still neglected, the topic is critical for older persons who might be exposed to the risk of nutritional deficiencies and undernutrition if the primary and safest strategy for the food allergies management (i.e., allergen avoidance) is inappropriately conducted. <b>Aim:</b> To describe the protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at estimating the prevalence of food allergies in older people. <b>Methods:</b> The literature search will consider multiple databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Search dates will be from the inception. Studies reporting the prevalence of food allergies in individuals aged 60 years and older will be considered. Only English-language studies will be included. The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklists for Prevalence and Cohort Studies will be used to evaluate the quality of the included studies. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines will be followed in the reporting. This protocol is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023445399). Given the expected clinical and methodological heterogeneity among the primary studies, meta-analyses will be performed using a random-effect model. <b>Results:</b> Not applicable. <b>Conclusions:</b> The present article describes the protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of food allergies in older people.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"2601060251321561"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143537522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sex difference and socioeconomic inequality of underweight, overweight and obesity among adult population in Bangladesh.","authors":"Md Mehedi Hasan","doi":"10.1177/02601060231163365","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060231163365","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Due to rapid socioeconomic development and epidemiological transition, socioeconomic inequality of underweight, overweight, and obesity are becoming a public health concern in Bangladesh. There is a need for country-specific evidence of nutrition inequalities in Bangladesh. <b>Aim:</b> The aim of the study was to measure socioeconomic inequality and decomposition analysis along with the sex differences in underweight, overweight, and obesity among the adult population. <b>Methods:</b> A secondary data analysis was performed in the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2017-18, a cross-sectional survey used a multi-stage cluster sampling technique. Sociodemographic variables including age, sex, education, socioeconomic status, marital status, and anthropometric data of height and weight were considered for analysis. Body mass index was used for defining underweight, overweight, and obesity. Concentration index (CI) and decomposition analysis were performed for underweight, overweight, and obesity. <b>Results:</b> The proportion of underweight was 15.0%, overweight (23.0%), and obese (5.0%). Underweight was higher in males, whereas overweight and obesity were higher in females. The CI of underweight was -0.121 (<i>p</i> < 0.001), indicating socioeconomic inequality concentrated on lowering socioeconomic status; living in rural areas contributed 14.2% to this inequality. The CI of overweight and obesity was 0.213 (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and 0.142 (<i>p</i> < 0.001), respectively, indicating that inequalities of overweight and obesity concentrated in higher socioeconomic status; urban residency contributed 14.1% and 18.0% to socioeconomic inequality of overweight and obesity. <b>Conclusion:</b> Underweight remains a significant problem for poor people in rural areas, but overweight and obesity were highly prevalent in the higher socioeconomic status of urban areas. Education level and young age group significantly contribute to the socioeconomic inequality of malnutrition. A more detailed epidemiological study is required to understand the causes of socioeconomic disparities of nutritional status in Bangladesh.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"155-163"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9139540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nutritional literacy levels of university academic and administrative staff: A cross-sectional study from Turkey.","authors":"Büşra Demirer, Hülya Yardımcı","doi":"10.1177/02601060231163922","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060231163922","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>AimThis study aimed to evaluate the nutritional literacy levels of university academic and administrative staff.MethodsData were collected with a questionnaire including sociodemographic variables, some eating habits, and the Nutritional Literacy Assessment Tool of Adults. A total of 413 individuals, 211 women (51.1%) and 202 men (48.9%), aged 23-64 (mean: 37.41 ± 10.04 years), were included in the study. The data obtained were evaluated with the SPSS 25.0 statistical package program.ResultsIt was found that the nutritional literacy level of 18.15% of the participants is at the borderline, 81.85 are sufficient. Women's nutrition literacy scores are significantly higher than men's (<i>p</i> = 0.034). A significant relationship was found between nutritional literacy, socioeconomic status, and some eating habits (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The average daily water consumption of individuals with sufficient nutritional literacy is statistically significantly higher than those with borderline nutritional literacy (<i>p</i> < 0.001). It was determined that individuals with borderline nutritional literacy skipped meals more frequently (<i>p</i> < 0.05).ConclusionThe present study suggests that nutritional literacy may be effective in developing healthy eating behaviors. The study's results can guide the determination of methods that will improve nutritional literacy and increase awareness in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"147-154"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9103570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy of prebiotic, probiotic, and synbiotics in improving growth in children under age five years in Africa: A protocol for a systematic review.","authors":"Marietou Khouma, Mamadou Diallo, Doudou Sow, Steve Allen, Babacar Faye","doi":"10.1177/02601060241282357","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241282357","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Stunting is among the main obstacles to human development affecting millions of children worldwide, particularly in the sub-Saharan Africa region. Randomized clinical trials have shown the positive effects of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics in improving growth in children and toddlers. However, although the global mobilization to tackle its challenges in their different aspects is visible, it remains to define effective large-scale up interventions and strategies to obtain long-lasting impacts. <b>Objective:</b> The objective of this review is to re-evaluate the efficacy of prebiotics, probiotics, and/or synbiotics on growth in children 0 to 5 years in Africa including recently published studies. <b>Methods:</b> Systematic search will be carried out in Pubmed, Science Direct, clinicaltrial.org, and Google Scholar. Both randomized and observational studies that assess the association between prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics, and health benefits and growth in children under 5 years of age will be included in the review. PRISMA-P (preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols) will be used used for this protocol, and PRISMA will be used for the systematic review. The Cochrane Risk Assessment Tool will be used to assess the quality of eligible studies. If the compiled data are appropriate and sufficient enough, we will perform a meta-analysis using RevMan software. <b>Conclusion:</b> This review will provide up-to-date and reliable information on the efficacy of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics on the growth of children under 5 years of age especially in developing countries. PROSPERO registration number CRD42022343138.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"23-29"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142381342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does oral iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy protect against adverse birth outcomes and reduced neonatal and infant mortality in Africa: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis?","authors":"Yibeltal Bekele, Claire Gallagher, Mehak Batra, Melissa Buultjens, Senem Eren, Bircan Erbas","doi":"10.1177/02601060241256200","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02601060241256200","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Globally, one-third of pregnant women are at risk of iron deficiency, particularly in the African region. While recent findings show that iron and folate supplementation can lower the risk of adverse birth outcomes and childhood mortality, our understanding of its impact in Africa remains incomplete due to insufficient evidence. This protocol outlines the systematic review steps to investigate the impact of oral iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy on adverse birth outcomes, neonatal mortality and infant mortality in Africa. <b>Methods and analysis:</b> MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases were searched for published articles. Google Scholar and Advanced Google Search were used for gray literature and nonindexed articles. Oral iron and/or folate supplementation during pregnancy is the primary exposure. The review will focus on adverse birth outcomes, neonatal mortality and infant mortality. Both Cochrane Effective Practice and Organization of Care and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale risk of bias assessment tools will be used. Meta-analysis will be conducted if design and data analysis methodologies permit. This systematic review and meta-analysis will provide up-to-date evidence about iron and folate supplementation's role in adverse birth outcomes, neonatal mortality and infant mortality in the African region. <b>Ethics and dissemination:</b> This review will provide insights that help policymakers, program planners, researchers, and public health practitioners interested in working in the region. <b>PROSPERO registration number:</b> CRD42023452588.</p>","PeriodicalId":19352,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and health","volume":" ","pages":"15-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11954406/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141081991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}