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{"title":"Impact of Early Life Famine Exposure on Body Composition and Metabolic Profiles in Adulthood","authors":"Shuaihua Song,&nbsp;Liyuan Zhang,&nbsp;Hanze Du,&nbsp;Yuelun Zhang,&nbsp;Yue Jiang,&nbsp;Daowei Li,&nbsp;Yi Hu,&nbsp;Shi Chen,&nbsp;Huijuan Zhu,&nbsp;Guangliang Shan,&nbsp;Hui Pan","doi":"10.1111/mcn.13777","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mcn.13777","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The relationship between the famine and metabolic syndrome has been reported, but there is a lack of more detailed changes in metabolic profiles. It is unclear how famine affects body composition. This study included 21,142 participants from the China National Health Survey. The body mass index (BMI), fat mass index (FMI), and fat-free mass index (FFMI) were calculated. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), blood lipids, and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were measured. Multivariate adjusted linear regression models were used to assess the association between famine and outcome. Our results shown that fetal-exposed group had higher BMI and FMI (<i>β</i> &gt; 0). Childhood-exposed group showed an average decrease of 0.08 standard deviation (SD) in FFMI, and adolescence-exposed group had lower BMI and FFMI than non-exposed group. SBP were 0.38 SD higher in fetal-exposed group, 0.58 SD higher in childhood-exposed group and 0.85 SD higher in adolescence-exposed group than non-exposed group. Famine-exposed groups had higher total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and FBG levels (<i>β</i> &gt; 0). For females with famine exposure, they had a higher BMI, FMI, LDL-C, TG, and TC than males. Overall, early famine exposure is associated with increased blood pressure, LDL-C, TC, and FBG. Muscle mass loss in adulthood associated with childhood and adolescence famine exposure. Famine-exposed females appear to have higher levels of body fat and blood lipids.</p>","PeriodicalId":51112,"journal":{"name":"Maternal and Child Nutrition","volume":"21 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.13777","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Early-Life Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplement and Home Environment on Autonomic Nervous System Regulation at 9–11 Years: A Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Lois M. D. Aryee,&nbsp;Seth Adu-Afarwuah,&nbsp;Elizabeth L. Prado,&nbsp;Amanda E. Guyer,&nbsp;Charles D. Arnold,&nbsp;Kathryn G. Dewey,&nbsp;Benjamin Amponsah,&nbsp;Adom Manu,&nbsp;Brietta M. Oaks,&nbsp;Helena J. Bentil,&nbsp;Helena Nti,&nbsp;Fatimah B. Ayete Labi,&nbsp;Mavis O. Mensah,&nbsp;Ebenezer Adjetey,&nbsp;Paul D. Hastings","doi":"10.1111/mcn.13789","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mcn.13789","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nutrition and the home environment contribute to the development of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). However, no study has examined the long-term effects of prenatal and postnatal small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) and home environment on ANS regulation. We investigated the effect of early-life SQ-LNS and home environment on ANS regulation at 9–11 years. Participants were children born to women who participated in a randomized controlled trial in Ghana from 2009 to 2014. Women were randomized to receive daily, from pregnancy until delivery, either SQ-LNS, multiple micronutrients (MMN) or iron and folic acid (IFA) followed by SQ-LNS, MMN or placebo, respectively, until 6 months postpartum. Infants in the SQ-LNS group received SQ-LNS from 6 to 18 months. Quality of home environment was observed at 4–6 and 9–11 years. At 9–11 years, 965 children had their respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and pre-ejection period (PEP) measured at baseline and during two inhibitory control tasks, the RACER Simon and Emotion Go/No-Go (EGNG) tasks. PEP reactivity to the RACER Simon task was greater in the MMN (−2.54 ± 4.45, <i>p</i> = 0.016) and SQ-LNS (−2.31 ± 4.94, <i>p</i> = 0.093) groups than in the IFA group (−1.57 ± 3.51). A better home environment at 4–6 predicted longer baseline PEP (<i>β</i> = 0.13, 95% CI: 0.02, 0.23, <i>p</i> = 0.016) and more PEP reactivity during the EGNG task (<i>β</i> = −0.06, 95% CI: −0.00, −0.02, <i>p</i> = 0.001). Prenatal micronutrient supplementation appears to increase SNS reactivity. Children raised in disadvantaged early home environments had more tonic SNS activation and less SNS reactivity, suggesting a predisposition for stronger fight-or-flight activation and less likelihood to modulate arousal in response to acute situations.</p><p><b>Trial Registration:</b> ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00970866</p>","PeriodicalId":51112,"journal":{"name":"Maternal and Child Nutrition","volume":"21 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.13789","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142830770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing Compliance: Violations of WHO Code in Breast Milk Substitute Marketing, Ecuador","authors":"Betzabé Tello,&nbsp;Silva-Jaramillo Katherine,&nbsp;Tutasi-Lozada Angélica,&nbsp;Caicedo-Borrás Rocío,&nbsp;Valencia Luz María,&nbsp;Rodríguez Estefanía","doi":"10.1111/mcn.13783","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mcn.13783","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 <p>Breast milk substitute (BMS) marketing significantly influences global infant feeding practices. Ecuador, like many countries, seeks to regulate these promotions under the WHO's International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes. This cross-sectional analysis assessed BMS marketing compliance with WHO's Code in Ecuador. Surveys were conducted with mothers (<i>n </i>= 330) and healthcare professionals (<i>n </i>= 66), complemented by observations at health facilities (<i>n </i>= 33) and retail outlets (<i>n </i>= 44). Media monitoring and product labelling evaluations were also conducted. The study revealed widespread exposure to BMS marketing outside health facilities (91.21% of mothers). Promotional activities targeted healthcare professionals, with significant interactions involving free supplies (26.09%) and gifts (21.74%). Retail outlets prominently displayed BMS promotions, often featuring discounts (95%). Compliance with labelling criteria was notably low, particularly concerning nutrition and health claims (39%). TV emerged as the dominant platform for BMS advertising, with 2884 ads aired over 16 h and 24 min, totalling $1,876,915.50 in expenditures. Digital platforms also featured BMS ads, with significant engagement on social media (533,845 interactions). This study reveals widespread violations of the WHO Code in Ecuador, emphasizing the need for stronger regulations and targeted education for healthcare professionals and the public to protect infant health and promote breastfeeding. Despite existing regulations, the pervasive advertising and substantial investment in BMS marketing across various media underscore significant enforcement gaps. To effectively safeguard maternal and child health, Ecuador must fully incorporate and rigorously enforce all Code recommendations within its national legislation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51112,"journal":{"name":"Maternal and Child Nutrition","volume":"21 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.13783","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diets, Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Nutritional Status Among Children, Adolescents and Adults in the Philippines: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Taryn J Smith, Sonja Y Hess, Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Eva Goyena, Aulo Gelli, Deanna K Olney","doi":"10.1111/mcn.13786","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13786","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Suboptimal diets contribute to the risk of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases across the life course. Globally, intakes of fruit and vegetables (F&V) fall below recommendations, including in the Philippines. To promote F&V intakes, understanding the extent of inadequate intakes across population groups and key drivers of dietary patterns is needed. This narrative scoping review was conducted to map the diet, F&V intakes and nutritional status in the Philippines. PubMed was searched using keywords specific to diet, F&V intake, and nutritional status, with 50, 24 and 22 articles meeting the inclusion criteria for diet, F&V intake, and nutritional status, respectively. Available evidence indicates that across all population and sociodemographic groups, diets lacked diversity, with high intakes of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods, such as refined rice and sugar-based foods and beverages, contributing to inadequate micronutrient intakes. Intakes of F&V were especially low across all population groups. Stunting/short height, wasting and underweight were prevalent among children and adolescents, and micronutrient deficiencies (iron, zinc, vitamin A) were common among children < 5 years of age. More than one-quarter of adults were overweight or obese and demonstrated poor cardiometabolic health. A lack of published evidence identified through this search reported on pregnant and lactating women and women of reproductive age. Published evaluations assessing the impact of interventions or programmes to improve diets or F&V intake were limited. Additional research to fill these gaps will help design interventions and target entry points to improve diet diversity and F&V intakes across all population groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":51112,"journal":{"name":"Maternal and Child Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"e13786"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Methodological Quality and Content of Guidelines on Early Childhood Allergy Prevention: A Systematic Assessment and Content Analysis","authors":"Katharina Sieferle,&nbsp;Eva M. Bitzer","doi":"10.1111/mcn.13779","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mcn.13779","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Recommendations on Early Childhood Allergy Prevention (ECAP) are found in Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG). This synthesis of guidelines aims to compare the methodological quality and content of recommendations in CPGs and FBDGs for ECAP. We searched MEDLINE, the FAO directory of FBDGs and other guideline databases, including the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany (AWMF), the WHO and the Guideline International Networks database on clinical guidelines (GIN) for CPGs and FBDGs about ECAP and child nutrition. Guidelines had to be published from 2010 onwards, target infants or pregnant/breastfeeding women and contain recommendations on primary preventative interventions to decrease the onset of IgE-mediated allergies, including atopic eczema or asthma. We retrieved a sample of 36 guidelines (23 CPGs, 13 FBDGs) and assessed their methodological quality with the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation tool (AGREE) II. On a subset of recommendations, we performed an in-depth analysis by the type of intervention for direction and strength of recommendation and level of evidence. Descriptive analysis was conducted with SPSS 27. CPGs score higher than FBDGs in most AGREE domains (3, 4, 5 and 6). The 36 guidelines contain 287 recommendations on ECAP, with 70 addressing the introduction of complementary foods and common allergens. We found only slight differences between those recommendations in CPGs and FBDGs. FBDGs on ECAP are of lower quality than CPGs. This does not affect their recommendations on the introduction of complementary foods and common allergens but may compromise their trustworthiness.</p>","PeriodicalId":51112,"journal":{"name":"Maternal and Child Nutrition","volume":"21 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.13779","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of Women's Discretionary Salt Intake and Household Salt Utilization in Preparation for a Salt Fortification Trial in Oromia Region, Ethiopia","authors":"Isaac Agbemafle,&nbsp;Meseret Woldeyohannes,&nbsp;Masresha Tessema,&nbsp;Mengistu Fereja,&nbsp;Charles D. Arnold,&nbsp;Biniyam T. Banjaw,&nbsp;Alemayhu Hussen,&nbsp;Tadesse Kebebe,&nbsp;Yvonne E. Goh,&nbsp;Mandana Arabi,&nbsp;Homero Martinez,&nbsp;Christine M. McDonald,&nbsp;Kenneth H. Brown","doi":"10.1111/mcn.13768","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mcn.13768","url":null,"abstract":"<p>There is a high incidence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in Ethiopia and folate insufficiency, a primary risk factor for NTDs, is common among Ethiopian women of reproductive age (WRA). Folic acid fortification of salt has been proposed as a strategy to control these problems. In preparation for an intervention trial to assess the nutritional effects of folic acid-fortified salt, we measured discretionary salt intakes among nonpregnant WRA using observed weighed food records, and we assessed household salt disappearance rates. We estimated the distribution of usual discretionary salt intake by adjusting for intra-individual variability using the National Cancer Institute (NCI) method, and we simulated the potential effects of two levels of folic acid fortification (30 and 90 ppm folic acid) on folic acid intakes. Mean ± SD of usual discretionary salt intake was 6.8 ± 1.9 g/day. At the 95th percentile of usual discretionary salt intake, the higher fortification level would provide 918 µg folic acid/day, which is less than the tolerable upper intake level of 1000 µg/day. At the 5th percentile of usual discretionary salt intake, the lower fortification level would provide 124 µg folic acid/day, which should produce a statistically significant increase in red blood cell folate concentration. Estimated household salt utilization was 8.8 ± 6.1 g/person/day. These findings inform plans for a randomized, dose–response intervention trial of folic acid-fortified salt and a possible future national program to mandate folic acid fortification of refined, edible salt in Ethiopia.</p>","PeriodicalId":51112,"journal":{"name":"Maternal and Child Nutrition","volume":"21 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.13768","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142824822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Caregiver Feeding Behaviours and Child Dietary Diversity and Growth in Rural Bangladesh","authors":"Zaynah T. Chowdhury,&nbsp;Kristen M. Hurley,&nbsp;Saijuddin Shaikh,&nbsp;Sucheta Mehra,&nbsp;Hasmot Ali,&nbsp;Abu Ahmed Shamim,&nbsp;Parul Christian","doi":"10.1111/mcn.13781","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mcn.13781","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examined relations between caregiver feeding behaviours, child dietary diversity and anthropometry at 24 months of age in rural Bangladesh. Twenty-four hours dietary recall, weight and length data were collected on 4733 children. Factor analysis was applied to an 11-item caregiver feeding behaviours scale administered at 24 months, revealing two constructs: responsive/involved (five items) and forceful (six items); each dichotomised to reflect low and high use. Stunting (length-for-age <i>Z</i>-score &lt; −2), wasting (weight-for-length <i>Z</i>-score &lt; −2) and underweight (weight-for-age <i>Z</i>-score &lt; −2) were defined using international growth reference standards. Associations between feeding behaviours, dietary diversity score (DDS, food groups consumed; range 0–7) and anthropometric indicators were examined using multivariable linear or logistic regression models, adjusting for study design, confounders and intervention arm. Mean (SD) age of children in the study was 24.1 (0.3) months. Mean (SD) DDS was 3.7 (1.4), with 55% of children meeting minimum dietary diversity (MDD, DDS ≥ 4). Stunting, wasting and underweight were 40%, 19% and 42%, respectively. Use of high responsive/involved feeding behaviours (reported in 71% of mothers) was associated with higher DDS (0.09, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.001, 0.17) and higher odds of achieving MDD (OR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.02, 1.33) but not with anthropometric outcomes. Use of high forceful feeding behaviours (reported in 34% of mothers) was associated with lower DDS (−0.12, 95% CI: −0.21 to 0.04), lower odds of achieving MDD (OR: 0.82, 95% CI: 0.72, 0.93), and higher odds of underweight (OR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.22, 1.56) and wasting (OR: 1.55, 95% CI: 1.33, 1.81). In Bangladesh, responsive/involved feeding was associated with higher child dietary diversity whereas forceful feeding was associated with lower dietary diversity and undernutrition. Future research is needed to understand causality and test the effect of responsive feeding interventions on the promotion of child growth.</p>","PeriodicalId":51112,"journal":{"name":"Maternal and Child Nutrition","volume":"21 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.13781","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diets, Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Nutritional Status in Tanzania: Scoping Review.","authors":"Dorcas A Amunga, Sonja Y Hess, Frederick K E Grant, Joyce Kinabo, Deanna K Olney","doi":"10.1111/mcn.13785","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13785","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Globally, the intake of fruit and vegetables (F&V) is far below the recommended levels, contributing to various health challenges including micronutrient deficiencies and non-communicable diseases. In Tanzania, where the triple burden of malnutrition persists, there is a need to identify gaps in evidence, better understand diets and F&V intake and identify promising interventions for improved intake. We conducted a scoping review to summarize the evidence on dietary intake, F&V intake and nutritional status in Tanzania. This included three separate literature searches in PubMed covering the years 2012-2023. A total of 62, 37 and 15 articles met predefined eligibility criteria for the review of overall diet, dietary intake of F&V and nutritional status, respectively. Identified studies suggest that overall dietary practices among all population groups were primarily based on carbohydrate-rich foods, complementary feeding practices were suboptimal among young children and a low proportion of women of reproductive age (WRA) and pregnant and lactating women achieved minimum dietary diversity for women (MDD-W). Across all population groups, F&V intake was below the recommended 400 g per day. Analysis of nutritional status in Tanzania in population representative surveys showed high stunting prevalence in children below 5 years of age, and a high prevalence of overweight and obesity among WRA, particularly in urban areas. Additional research is needed to understand better the complex interactions between diet and nutrition and health outcomes, and to identify efficient and cost-effective strategies to improve overall dietary quality, including increasing F&V intake.</p>","PeriodicalId":51112,"journal":{"name":"Maternal and Child Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"e13785"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142814924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advocating for Paid Maternity Leave and Workplace Lactation Policy Reform and Implementation: Lessons Learned From Indonesia, Nigeria, the Philippines and Vietnam","authors":"Michelle E. Anderson,&nbsp;Justine McGowan,&nbsp;Jessica Escobar-DeMarco,&nbsp;Sujata Bose,&nbsp;Edward A. Frongillo,&nbsp;Laura Ferguson","doi":"10.1111/mcn.13784","DOIUrl":"10.1111/mcn.13784","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Maternity protection policies are designed to preserve the health of working women and their infants, support optimal infant and young child nutrition through breastfeeding and prevent workplace discrimination against women. The aim of this study was to identify how advocates may be able to effectively advance maternal leave and workplace lactation policies, two key maternity protection policies, and does so through an exploration of advocacy efforts in Indonesia, Nigeria, the Philippines and Vietnam. A desk review of programme and policy documents and 20 key informant interviews with diverse stakeholders explored advocacy efforts in each of the four countries. Thematic analyses of documents and interviews identified key considerations, challenges and success factors within each country context. These lessons can inform maternity protection policy reform efforts more broadly. Study findings show that effective, context-specific advocacy rests on strong partnerships with traditional and nontraditional stakeholders informed by opinion leader research and strengthened through various avenues of consensus-building. Contextual considerations are essential for identifying attainable policy asks and developing an advocacy strategy, with attention to a country's governance structure and availability of funding for social protections. Lastly, advocacy efforts may be most successful by presenting expanded paid maternity leave and breastfeeding-friendly workplaces as parts of a set of social protections with synergistic benefits. These lessons are intended to help inform how policy advocates can better design and implement advocacy approaches for maternity protection and entitlement policies.</p>","PeriodicalId":51112,"journal":{"name":"Maternal and Child Nutrition","volume":"21 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.13784","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diets, fruit and vegetables consumption, and nutritional status in Benin: A scoping review.","authors":"Lilia Bliznashka, Kamara Pather, Irene M Mitchodigni, Sonja Y Hess, Deanna K Olney","doi":"10.1111/mcn.13747","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13747","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Unhealthy diets, including low fruit and vegetables (F&V) intake, contribute to morbidity and mortality related to non-communicable diseases. Designing culturally appropriate interventions to improve diets and F&V intake requires an in-depth understanding of individual-level dietary patterns, household consumption patterns, and nutritional status resulting from inadequate F&V intake. In this scoping review, we summarised the literature on diets, F&V intake, and nutritional status in Benin. We searched PubMed from 2012 to August 2024 to identify articles on diets and nutritional status, and from 2002 to August 2024 to identify articles on F&V intake. We included 36 articles on diets, 27 on F&V intake, and 16 on nutritional status. Existing literature demonstrated that Beninese diets are cereal-based and monotonous, characterised by low diversity and low F&V intake across all population groups. Available evidence indicated a high burden of undernutrition in children <5 years of age, a rising prevalence of overnutrition in women of reproductive age, and a high prevalence of overnutrition in adults. Evidence on how diets and F&V intake vary by urban/rural location, season, and socioeconomic characteristics was limited and inconsistent. Two evaluations of garden irrigation programmes assessed impacts on women's dietary diversity and F&V consumption. Additional research is needed to improve our understanding of diets, F&V intake, and diet-related nutritional challenges and how they evolve over time and across different population groups. Understanding these gaps can help identify entry points and targets for interventions to improve diet quality and F&V intake in Benin.</p>","PeriodicalId":51112,"journal":{"name":"Maternal and Child Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":"e13747"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142830769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}