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Showing 1 to 20 of 26 for “"lactating women"”.

  1. Biomonitoring polybrominated diphenyl ethers in lactating women

    Dunn, Rebecca L

    … determine the levels of PBDEs in breast milk of lactating women from the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and to examine potential relationships between PBDE levels in breast milk and stage of lactation, maternal characteristics, living environment and dietary intake. Forty women, ages 22 to 40, …

    unh-thes Repository record

  2. Folate status and milk folate concentration in lactating women

    Amanna, Karen RuggioVirginia Tech1996

    Lactating women have an increased requirement for folate which contributes to their risk for suboptimal folate status. Although milk folate secretion appears to be maintained independent of folate intake and maternal folate status, studies with animal species have demonstrated a relationship …

    vt Repository record

  3. Relationship between HIV infection and the dietary intakes of Ghanaian pregnant and lactating women

    Addo, Adolphina2006

    … the risk of poor pregnancy outcomes and, among women with HIV, hasten the progression of disease. We identified factors associated with dietary intakes of Ghanaian women by HIV status. We also assessed women's dietary habits, food beliefs and compliance with nutrition recommendations received …

    iastate Repository record

  4. Optimizing Micronutrient Intake of Lactating Women in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, Through Increased Wild Edible Plant Consumption

    Pearson, Kerry2011

    <p>OPTIMIZING MICRONUTRIENT INTAKE OF LACTATING WOMEN IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA, THROUGH INCREASED WILD EDIBLE PLANT CONSUMPTION</p> <p>Kerry Pearson</p> <p> Micronutrient consumption in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is insufficient to meet the needs of lactating women. Inadequate intake …

    calpoly Repository record

  5. Effects of n-3 LCPUFA supplementation for pregnant and lactating women in preventing allergic diseases in early childhood

    Wickrama Gunaratne, Anoja2015

    … systematic review. Eight trials involving 3366 women and their 3175 children were included and in these trials, women were supplemented with n-3 LCPUFA during pregnancy (five trials), lactation (two trials) or both pregnancy and lactation (one trial). All trials randomly allocated women to …

    adelaide Repository record

  6. Knowledge, attitudes and practices on nutrition among pregnant and lactating women in Mopani District of Limpopo Province, South Africa

    Nemutanzhela, B.2020

    … nutrition-related practices among pregnant and lactating women in Mopani District. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess and describe knowledge, attitudes and practices on nutrition among pregnant and lactating women in Mopani District. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out …

    venda Repository record

  7. Η ΣΥΜΠΕΡΙΦΟΡΑ ΤΗΣ ΓΑΣΤΡΙΝΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΙΝΣΟΥΛΙΝΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΟΥ C-ΠΕΠΤΙΔΙΟΥ ΤΟΥ ΟΡΟΥ ΚΑΤΑ ΤΗΔΙΑΡΚΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΓΚΥΜΟΣΥΝΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΗΣ ΛΟΧΕΙΑΣ ΣΕ ΘΗΛΑΖΟΥΣΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΜΗ ΘΗΛΑΖΟΥΣΕΣ ΜΗΤΕΡΕΣ

    Τσούκαλος, Ευστάθιος-ΝαπολέωνNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens1985

    … AND REMAIN HIGH DURING LACTATION. IN NON LACTATING WOMEN THE GASTRIN LEVELS RETURN RAPIDLY TO NORMAL. INSULIN LEVELS PROGRESSIVELY INCREASE DURING PREGNANCY DURING PUERPERIUM THE INSULIN LEVELS SLOWLY RETURN TO NORMAL. THERE ARE NO DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LACTATING AND NON LACTATING WOMEN. FOR …

    greece Repository record

  8. Influence of vitamin B-6 intake on vitamin B-6 status of lactating women and on the vitamin content of their milk: enzymatic, microbiological, and HPLC techniques

    Morrison, Leslie A.Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University1982

    … of B-6 vitamers in milk of 21 white lactating women (21 to 35 years) was examined at 3 to 7 months postpartum. None of the women met the RDA for lactating women of 2.5 mg/day when considering vitamin B-6 intakes from food sources alone. All subjects taking vitamin B-6 supplements had …

    vt Repository record

  9. A framework addressing barriers to utilization of Elimination of Mother- to -Child Transmission of HIV services among pregnant women and lactating mothers in Gauteng Province

    Nyamande, Ndivhuho2025

    … the program’s effectiveness. Pregnant and lactating women face many challenges that can contribute to loss of follow-up during their prenatal and postnatal care. This study developed a framework to enhance the utilization of the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV services …

    venda Repository record

  10. Outcome of universal life-long ART for all HIV infected pregnant and breastfeeding women and children less than 24 months regardless of WHO stage or CD4 count (PMTCT option B+) - a case study in a rural district, Malawi

    Tsiku, PacksonDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health2015

    … lifelong ART to HIV-infected pregnant and lactating women regardless of clinical stage or CD4 count (option B+) in July 2011. Aim To assess the outcome of pregnant and lactating mothers receiving ART (option B+) and their infants less than 24 months in a rural health district of Malawi. …

    cape-town Repository record

  11. Early markers of breast cancer in nipple aspirate fluid

    Yafei HuangThe University of Texas Medical Branch2007

    … is found in breast ducts/lobules of most non-lactating women. This fluid can be collected repeatedly and non-invasively via the nipple using a modified breast pump, and therefore, it is considered to be a potential source for identifying markers of breast cancer. The purpose of this study was …

    utmb Repository record

  12. Nutrient composition of human milk and dietary influence during the first six months of lactation

    Hengel, Francine AnneVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University1986

    … samples collected from five, healthy, Caucasian, lactating women. A 72-hour dietary record was kept monthly from the twelfth week of pregnancy to the sixth month postpartum. Nutrient content of milk samples was similar to values reported in the literature. Calcium and zinc concentrations of human …

    vt Repository record

  13. FATTY ACIDS IN PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY: FOCUS ON ALPHA-LINOLENIC ACID (ALA) AND PUFAS

    BERTONI, CAMILLAUniversità degli Studi di Milano2026

    … children, older adults, and pregnant or lactating women. Results indicate that appropriate PUFA intake, especially from plant-based sources rich in ALA, is associated with positive effects on fertility, cognitive development, inflammation regulation, and the prevention of chronic diseases …

    milano Repository record

  14. Vitamin D status and requirements during pregnancy and lactation

    Zhang, YueUniversity College Cork2013

    … of low 25OHD concentrations in pregnant women was higher than published reports in other Caucasian women, and was highest among non-users of vitamin D-containing supplements during winter. A longitudinal pregnancy study was included which suggested gestational stages had an impact on the …

    cork Repository record

  15. Exercise and lactational performance : the role of exercise intensity and the timing of an acute exercise bout

    Jander, Caron BridgetNot Specified1994

    … to determine whether an acute exercise bout in lactating women performed at two different exercise intensities and at different time intervals between exercise and feeding, affects breast milk composition, production and lactate concentration. Eight untrained women, whose infants were 6-12 weeks …

    cape-town Repository record

  16. Investigating carotenoid loss after drying and storage of orange-fleshed sweet potato

    Bechoff, AurelieUniversity of Greenwich2010

    … health problem affecting children and pregnant/lactating women in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of the study was to quantify and understand the factors influencing carotenoid losses in dried OFSP. Losses were determined in chips after drying and storage. A preliminary study demonstrated that …

    greenwich Repository record

  17. Maternal nutrition, breast milk micronutrients and infant growth in rural Gambia

    Eriksen, Kamilla GehrtUniversity of Cambridge2017

    … the duration of exclusive breastfeeding, among women who enter pregnancy and lactation with a poor nutritional status is limited. The research presented in this thesis explores the relationship between maternal nutritional status, breast milk micronutrients and infant status in a rural …

    cambridge Repository record

  18. INVESTIGATING THE CAUSAL ROLE OF VITAMIN D AND OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS IN LUNG HEALTH

    Patchen, Bonnie KCornell University2022

    … of vitamin D supplementation in pregnant or lactating women or young children. We identified 17 studies meeting the eligibility criteria for the review, and found moderate-certainty evidence that vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy or early childhood reduces the risk of childhood asthma or …

    cornell Repository record

  19. Coastal resources and nutrition among Middle Stone Age hunter-gatherers in the Southwestern Cape

    Kyriacou, KatharineDepartment of Archaeology2014

    … of the Atlantic west coast. Pregnant and lactating women and very young children, who have some of the highest requirements for brain-specific nutrients, are likely to have benefitted the most.

    cape-town Repository record

  20. Alternative treatments for bovine and human mastitis

    Angelopoulou, AngelikiUniversity College Cork2019

    … welfare implications recorded both in cows and lactating women. The main treatment for mastitis is the administration of antibiotics for both species. However, there is a compelling need for novel alternative therapies, considering the antibiotic resistance crisis and concomitant problems in the …

    cork Repository record

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