Micronutrients in pregnancy: Current knowledge and unresolved questions

Abstract

One-carbon metabolism Pregnancy Liposoluble vitamins Minerals s u m m a r yMicronutrient status is increasingly recognized to play an important role in the health and well-being of pregnant women and in the development and long-term health of the offspring. On 26th e 28th February 2009, The Child Health Foundation invited leading experts in this area to a scientific workshop at Obergurgl, Austria to review and critically discuss current knowledge, to identify issues that may need to be addressed in future recommendations, and to highlight priorities and opportunities for future research. This report summarizes updated key conclusions of the workshop with regards to micronutrients' intake and physiological role related to mother, placenta and fetus, as well as relevance for adverse pregnancy and long-term outcomes.

The suitability of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) for alleviating human micronutrient dietary deficiencies: A review

“…Deficiency in micronutrients promotes morbidity and mortality from infectious illnesses such as malaria, diarrhea, measles, and pneumonia, and these conditions are one of the 10 primary causes of global health burdens (WHO, 2001). The people most susceptible to micronutrient deficiencies are expectant women, lactating mothers and their kids as a result of their comparatively greater physiological requirement for minerals and vitamins and are therefore, more exposed to the detrimental consequences of these deficiencies (Berti et al., 2011; Regan et al., 2015; Shetty, 2011). According to Howart (2000), in developing nations, above three billion individuals are deficient in iron and this is more severe in children and women due to the fact that they have more physiological requirement for iron.…”

“…In resource‐constrained nations, over 50% of expectant women and over 40% of nonexpectant women as well as kindergarten kids regularly experience anemic conditions at one stage or the other in their lives. Deficiencies of iron in the course of childhood and adolescence decrease growth, mental advancement, and capacity to learn (Berti et al., 2011). In adults, deficiency of iron decreases the ability to perform physical work (Victoria et al., 2008), and it is also majorly responsible for death in pregnant women during delivery.…”

Adherence to the Australian dietary guidelines during pregnancy: evidence from a national study

“…Many studies have examined nutrient intakes during pregnancy in association with pregnancy or birth outcomes or have assessed adherence to nutrient recommendations (2,3) . While these studies are useful for identifying the importance and deficiencies of key nutrients, studies focusing on food intake and dietary patterns of pregnant women often have more practical applications in terms of conveying the dietary changes required to improve nutritional status.…”

Effect of active packaging on low-sodium restructured chicken steaks

“…In addition, the development of convenient meat products such as restructured chicken steaks along with the changing in consumers based on a healthier lifestyle have promoted sodium and reduced fat, replacement of chemical additives for natural ones and the emerging of new packaging materials, active, intelligent and edible (Burt 2004;Berti et al 2011;Dainelli et al 2008;Kerry et al 2006). Therefore, sodium content in meat products contributes to important quality, technological properties and food safety, but their consumption is associated to the development of hypertension and consequently cardiovascular disease.…”