Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - Universal Vitamin A: The public‑health impact of large‑scale supplementation - Episode 2

Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition - Universal Vitamin A: The public‑health impact of large‑scale supplementation - Episode 2

In this episode of Milestones in Pediatric Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice interviews Professor Keith West from Johns Hopkins University about the development and impact of universal vitamin A supplementation programs. Professor West traces the evolution from early clinical observations linking vitamin A deficiency to ocular manifestations and childhood blindness, to the pivotal studies in the 1980s by Alfred Sommer's team demonstrating its association with child mortality. He highlights the landmark Aceh trial (1983–1984), which showed a 34% reduction in preschool child mortality, followed by replication trials and meta-analyses across multiple countries demonstrating 23–30% mortality reduction. These findings supported large-scale implementation of twice-yearly supplementation programs in approximately 85 countries. The discussion also addresses ongoing questions around neonatal supplementation, noting regional differences in observed benefits. The episode underscores vitamin A supplementation as one of the most impactful global nutrition interventions, contributing to substantial reductions in child mortality worldwide.

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Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Healthy Weight Management in Pregnancy - Episode 10

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Healthy Weight Management in Pregnancy - Episode 10

In this episode of Milestones in Maternal Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice speaks with Dr. Nandita Perumal about healthy weight management before and during pregnancy. Dr. Perumal explains how bei...

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Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Drivers and Consequences of Low Birth Weight - Episode 9

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Drivers and Consequences of Low Birth Weight - Episode 9

In this episode of Milestones in Maternal Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice speaks with Professor Parul Christian about the drivers and lifelong consequences of low birth weight. Professor Christia...

4 Kesä 27min

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - INTERGROWTH-21st Project - Episode 8

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - INTERGROWTH-21st Project - Episode 8

In this episode of Milestones in Maternal Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice and  Professor Stephen Kennedy talk about the INTERGROWTH-21st Project and its contribution to the assessment of fetal an...

3 Kesä 29min

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Combating Maternal Anemia - Episode 7

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Combating Maternal Anemia - Episode 7

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Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Long-chain Fatty Acids in Pregnancy - Episode 6

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Long-chain Fatty Acids in Pregnancy - Episode 6

In this episode of Milestones in Maternal Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice interviews Professor Maria Makrides, exploring the evolving science of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy an...

1 Kesä 28min

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Protein Energy Supplements in Pregnancy - Episode 5

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Protein Energy Supplements in Pregnancy - Episode 5

In this episode of Milestones in Maternal Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice with Professor Kathryn Dewey talks about the role of protein-energy supplementation during pregnancy and its potential to...

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Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Multiple Micronutrient Supplements in Pregnancy - Episode 4

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Multiple Micronutrient Supplements in Pregnancy - Episode 4

In this episode of Milestones in Maternal Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice speaks with Dr. Klaus Kraemer about the development and the science behind UNIMMAP — the standardized multiple micronutri...

14 Touko 29min

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Folic Acid Prevents Neural Tube Defects - Episode 3

Milestones in Maternal Nutrition - Folic Acid Prevents Neural Tube Defects - Episode 3

In this episode of Milestones in Maternal Nutrition, Professor Andrew Prentice speaks with Professor Helene McNulty about the landmark evidence linking periconceptional folic acid supplementation to t...

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