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Micronutrients and fetal growth

Authors :
Fall, Caroline H.D.
Yajnik, Chittaranjan S.
Rao, Shobha
Davies, Anna A.
Brown, Nick
Farrant, Hannah J.W.
Source :
The Journal of Nutrition. May, 2003, Vol. 133 Issue 5, p1747S, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Fetal undernutrition affects large numbers of infants in developing countries, with adverse consequences for their immediate survival and lifelong health. It manifests as intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), defined as birth weight KEY WORDS: * maternal nutrition * micronutrients * fetal growth, fetal death * review

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00223166
Volume :
133
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Journal of Nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.102025689