Zinc levels in maternal milk: the influence of nutritional status with respect to zinc during the third trimester of pregnancy
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A longitudinal study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between the level of zinc in maternal milk and the nutritional status of gestating mothers during the third trimester of pregnancy. The results confirmed that diet affects the maternal milk zinc levels during pregnancy and those of milk during lactation. While it has been established that zinc in the diet is quite important in maintaining the health of gestating mothers, there is still a need to pursue further studies to warrant the modification of the current recommended intake of zinc.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1997
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Working after the sun goes down: exploring how night blindness impairs women's work activities in rural Nepal
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Pregnant Nepalese women suffering from night blindness find it difficult to work at night due to their condition. The disease is an additional burden, besides the economic and social ones, that these women have to carry. Night blindness, aside from being a nutritional and health status indicator, affects the economic well-being of these women and their families. This illness is caused by vitamin A deficiency and affects women who have good vision during daytime. Almost 10% to 20% of rural Nepalese women develop the disease during their pregnancy.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1998
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Circulating levels of retinol, tocopherol and carotenoid in Nepali pregnant and postpartum women following long-term beta-carotene and vitamin A supplementation
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Research with pregnant and lactating Nepali women identified lower than normal levels of carotenoid and tocopherol levels. Beta-carotene supplementation can increases serum concentrations of carotenoid and tocopherol in this group.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 2001
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