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Nutritional influences over the life course on lean body mass of individuals in developing countries

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posted on 2023-05-18, 19:51 authored by Kulkarni, B, Andrew HillsAndrew Hills, Nuala ByrneNuala Byrne
The double burden of childhood undernutrition and adult-onset adiposity in transitioning societies poses a significant public health challenge. The development of suboptimal lean body mass (LBM) could partly explain the link between these two forms of malnutrition. This review examines the evidence on both the role of nutrition in “developmental programming” of LBM and the nutritional influences that affect LBM throughout the life course. Studies from developing countries assessing the relationship of early nutrition with later LBM provide important insights. Overall, the evidence is consistent in suggesting a positive association of early nutritional status (indicated by birth weight and growth during first 2 years) with LBM in later life. Evidence on the impact of maternal nutritional supplementation during pregnancy on later LBM is inconsistent. In addition, the role of nutrients (protein, zinc, calcium, vitamin D) that can affect LBM throughout the life course is described. Promoting optimal intakes of these important nutrients throughout the life course is important for reducing childhood undernutrition as well as for improving the LBM of adults.

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Publication title

Nutrition Reviews

Volume

72

Pagination

190-204

ISSN

0029-6643

Department/School

School of Health Sciences

Publisher

Int Life Sciences Inst North America

Place of publication

United States

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Copyright 2014 International Life Sciences Institute

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  • Restricted

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Nutrition

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