Background Phytate, a potent inhibitor of calcium, iron, and zinc absorption, may hamper the
bioavailability of these micronutrients at the time of pregnancy. This study assessed dietary�…

Zinc deficiency is a major public health problem in many developing countries. However, its
prevalence is still unknown in most populations. Women of reproductive age in developing�…

Background: Little is yet known about zinc absorption in late pregnancy, and no information
on absorption from the total diet is available. Objective: The objective was to measure the�…

Objective: To assess the phytate intake and molar ratios of phytate to calcium, iron and zinc
in the diets of people in China. Design: 2002 China Nationwide Nutrition and Health Survey�…

The addition of milk and milk-based products to the diets of individuals subsisting on plant-
based diets was reported to have positive effects on nutritional status and functional�…

ObjectiveTo estimate the phytate intake and molar ratio of phytate to zinc in the diet of the
people in the United Kingdom. DesignTables of the phytate content of foods were developed�…

ObjectiveThe objective of the current analysis was to explore the association of multiple
micronutrients with Hb concentration among pregnant women in a South Asian setting, a�…

We assessed the food and nutrient intakes of pregnant adolescent Nigerians during the third
trimester of pregnancy. The study was hospital based and the subjects consisted of 101�…

The presence of phytate in the diet results in a reduction in the bioavailability of essential
minerals. The Indian (vegetarian) diet is rich in cereals and legumes, foods that are known to�…

Background Iron, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiencies have adverse effects on pregnancy
outcome. In India, data on the concomitant prevalence of these deficiencies among pregnant�…