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Fortified balanced energy-protein supplementation, maternal anemia, and gestational weight gain: A randomized controlled efficacy trial among pregnant women in rural Burkina Faso

Background; Anemia and suboptimal gestational weight gain (GWG) are associated with adverse maternal and birth outcomes. Limited research indicates that balanced energy-protein (BEP) supplements reduce the incidence of inadequate GWG. Objectives: We assessed the efficacy of a micronutrient fortified...

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Main Authors: Hanley-Cook, Giles T., Toe, Laeticia Celine, Tesfamariam, Kokeb, de Kok, Brenda, Argaw, Alemayehu, Compaore, Anderson, Huybregts, Lieven
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Elsevier 2022
Subjects:
maternal and child health
anaemia
pregnancy
weight
randomized controlled trials
hemoglobin
trace elements
pregnant women
folic acid
balanced-energy protein
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141350
Summary:Background; Anemia and suboptimal gestational weight gain (GWG) are associated with adverse maternal and birth outcomes. Limited research indicates that balanced energy-protein (BEP) supplements reduce the incidence of inadequate GWG. Objectives: We assessed the efficacy of a micronutrient fortified BEP supplement on the secondary outcomes: anemia, GWG, GWG rate, and GWG in relation to the IOM's recommendations, as compared to an iron-folic acid (IFA) tablet.

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