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Implications of high maternal weight during pregnancy

13 August 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

A high body weight on conception and during pregnancy can have health implications for both the mother and child. Obese mothers have an increased risk of developing...

Low maternal weight: effects on maternal and infant health during pregnancy

26 September 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

A healthy body weight on conception and adequate weight gain during pregnancy are important to ensure that mother and baby remain well. A low maternal weight and...

The importance of adequate fluid and fibre intake during pregnancy

21 February 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Dietary advice about fluid and fibre for pregnant women is limited in comparison to information on folic acid. Low intakes of these nutrients can affect the health...

Trans fats: implications for health

19 September 2012

Nursing Standard

CPD

Trans fats can be found naturally in low levels in some foods, however they are also added to foods to extend their shelf life. Governments in some countries have...

Strategies to improve iron status in women at risk of developing anaemia

18 January 2012

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiency disorders worldwide, with teenage girls and women of childbearing age, especially pregnant and...

Strategies to encourage healthy eating among children and young adults

27 May 2014

Primary Health Care

CPD

There is a need for children and young people to improve their diets to meet recommended targets for fat, sugar, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Yet, efforts to...

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