Seasonality modifies the effect of a lipid-based nutrient supplement for pregnant rural women on birth length

Authors

Laeticia C. Toe, Ghent University
Kimberleuy Bouckaert, Ghent University
Kristof De Beuf, Ghent University
Dominique Roberfroid, Ministry of Health, Burkina Faso
Nicolas Meda, Ghent University
Olivier Thas, University of WollongongFollow
John Van Camp, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belguim
Patrick W. Kolsteren, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belguim
Lieven Huybregts, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belguim

RIS ID

97521

Publication Details

Toe, L., Bouckaert, K., De Beuf, K., Roberfroid, D., Meda, N., Thas, O., Van Camp, J., Kolsteren, P. & Huybregts, L. (2015). Seasonality modifies the effect of a lipid-based nutrient supplement for pregnant rural women on birth length. Journal of Nutrition, 145 (3), 634-639.

Abstract

Background: Maternal nutritional status is a major determinant of low birth weight and fluctuates across seasons. Seasonality may influence the outcome of prenatal nutrition interventions that aim to enhance fetal growth.