Malnutrition

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    Malnutrition is an excess, deficiency, or imbalance of energy and nutrient intake in the diet. Malnutrition includes undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies as well as overweight and obesity.

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    1. Weight - Paiandeh M, Maghalian M, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Mirghafourvand MThe effect of probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic supplements on anthropometric measures and respiratory infections in malnourished children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC Pediatr.(2024 Nov 6)
    2. Infant Birth Weight - Dewey KG, Wessells KR, Arnold CD, Adu-Afarwuah S, Arnold BF, Ashorn P, Ashorn U, Garcés A, Huybregts L, Krebs NF, Lartey A, Leroy JL, Maleta K, Matias SL, Moore SE, Mridha MK, Okronipa H, Stewart CPEffects of prenatal small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on pregnancy, birth, and infant outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomized controlled trials in low- and middle-income countries.Am J Clin Nutr.(2024 Aug 16)