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Preconception micronutrient supplementation positively affects child development at 6 years of age: A randomized controlled trial in Vietnam

While there is growing evidence on the role of preconception nutrition for birth outcomes, very few studies have evaluated the effects of nutrition interventions during the preconception period on child development. This study evaluates the impact of preconception weekly multiple micronutrients (MM)...

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Main Authors: Nguyen, Phuong Hong, Young, Melissa F., Khuong, Long, Duong, Thai Hong, Nguyen, Hoang Cong, Truong, Truong Viet, DiGirolamo, Ann, Martorell, Reynaldo, Ramakrishnan, Usha
Format: Abstract
Language:Inglés
Published: American Society for Nutrition 2020
Subjects:
child nutrition
child development
supplements
nutrition
trace elements
children
maternal nutrition
child growth
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/143196
Summary:While there is growing evidence on the role of preconception nutrition for birth outcomes, very few studies have evaluated the effects of nutrition interventions during the preconception period on child development. This study evaluates the impact of preconception weekly multiple micronutrients (MM) or iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation compared to FA alone on child growth and development at age 6–7y.

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