Micronutrient supplementation affects maternal-infant feeding interactions and maternal distress in Bangladesh
Author(s) -
Amy Frith,
Ruchira Tabassum Naved,
EvaCharlotte Ekström,
Kathleen M. Rasmussen,
Edward A. Frongillo
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.3945/ajcn.2008.26817
Subject(s) - micronutrient , medicine , micronutrient deficiency , malnutrition , gestation , pregnancy , distress , obstetrics , pediatrics , biology , clinical psychology , pathology , genetics
Good maternal-infant interaction is essential for optimal infant growth, health, and development. Although micronutrient malnutrition has been associated with poorer interaction, the effects of maternal micronutrient supplementation on interaction are unknown.
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