Fortified balanced energy-protein supplementation, maternal anemia, and gestational weight gain: A randomized controlled efficacy trial among pregnant women in rural Burkina Faso

Hanley-Cook, Giles T.; Toe, Laeticia Celine; Tesfamariam, Kokeb; de Kok, Brenda; Argaw, Alemayehu; Compaore, Anderson; Huybregts, Lieven

Fortified balanced energy-protein supplementation, maternal anemia, and gestational weight gain: A randomized controlled efficacy trial among pregnant women in rural Burkina Faso

Autores

Hanley-Cook, Giles T.

Editor

Elsevier

Descripción

Background; Anemia and suboptimal gestational weight gain (GWG) are associated with adverse maternal and birth outcomes. Limited research indicates that balanced energy-protein (BEP) supplements reduce the incidence of inadequate GWG. Objectives: We assessed the efficacy of a micronutrient fortified BEP supplement on the secondary outcomes: anemia, GWG, GWG rate, and GWG in relation to the IOM's recommendations, as compared to an iron-folic acid (IFA) tablet.

Palabras clave

maternal and child health, anaemia, pregnancy, weight, randomized controlled trials, hemoglobin, trace elements, pregnant women, folic acid, balanced-energy protein