| Mothers Given Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation Give Birth To ...
When mothers are given multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMN,) they tend to give birth to children who are bigger and heavier. This is contrast to mothers given just iron and folic acid supplementation (IFA). The effect continues into the first three years of the children's lives, according to an article in the February 8 issue of The Lancet, which follows up the Lancet Series on Maternal and Child Undernutrition.
While it is already known that low birthweight affects child morbidity and survival rates in developing countries, it is not always clear what effect interventions to increase birthweight can have on child health. Dr David Osrin, UCL Centre for International Health and Development, Institute of Child Health, London, UK and colleagues from Mother and Infant Research Activities, Kathmandu, Nepal, has previously investigated this issue through a randomized controlled trial in Nepal comparing 1,200 women given either IFA (a control) or MMN, a supplement with the recommended daily value of 15 vitamins and minerals, during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
Keep Unborn Baby Healthy: Dos and Don'ts
Although there is no way to guarantee that your baby will be born 100 percent healthy, expecting mothers can take certain steps to reduce the risk of some physical and intellectual abnormalities. The National Women's Health Information Center and AVSC International, an organization that promotes reproductive health care worldwide, give some tips for pregnant women: Visit a health-care provider in the first trimester of your pregnancy, and then at regular intervals until you give birth. Contact your insurance provider or, if you don't have one, contact your local family or social services for health insurance options. Eat healthy foods. Your doctor may instruct you with some specific nutrition guidelines. Get regular physical activity.
SIU investigates woman's injury
The woman received treatment in hospital for a fractured hip. Frank Phillips of the Special Investigations Unit described the incident as a "custody injury." "That means somebody's being actively taken into custody, or is in custody, in handcuffs. The police have control or were attempting to gain control," he said. Three investigators and a forensic identification technician are studying the case. The unit asks that any witnesses call 416-622-1988 or 1-800-787-8529 ext. 1988. .
Who ensures the safety of pet food?
The FDA and state feed program officials regulate the industry, but it's largely self-policing. Pet food companies set their own standards for testing raw ingredients and finished products, said Greg Aldrich, an animal nutritionist with Pet Food & Ingredient Technology of Topeka, and a consultant to pet food companies.
They may test raw ingredients themselves, or they may rely on suppliers to show that raw ingredients are up to snuff, said Sakharam Patil of SK Patil & Associates, a consulting firm for pet and human food.
Typically, companies will take samples from random lots of raw products and test them. They look to make sure the product is what it is supposed to be, that it's free of foreign objects, that bacteria levels are low and that it's free of dangerous mycotoxins, poisons produced by molds or fungi, said Peter Clark, a food-processing consultant in Oak Park, Ill.
Kandahar hijack case verdict deferred to Feb 5
A Special Court here today deferred to February 5 its judgement against three persons arrested on conspiracy and other related charges in connection with the hijacking of an Indian Airlines plane IC-814 during its flight from Kathmandu to New Delhi nearly eight years ago. Special Judge Inderjit Singh Walia, on January 18, had reserved its judgement for today after the conclusion of the arguments in the case of the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 from Kathmandu on December 24, 1999. The hearing was conducted inside the high-security Patiala Central Jail where the three conspirators Abdul Latif, Dalip Kumar and Yusuf Nepali are lodged since their arrest about eight years back. The hearing was held in camera and over 120 witnesses were examined. The decision of the judge to defer the case to February 5 was announced to mediapersons outside the prison by defence lawyer Barjinder Singh Sodhi.
Real I-D Becomes a Reality KOLO Blog Listing
The federal government mandated the Real ID Act in 2005, but only now are the states being asked to implement in. The program was a plan to combat terrorism, attached to a war spending bill. There was very little discussion at the time, and Real ID continues to fly below the radar. Of the 7 people we interviewed for this story, NOT ONE had even heard of the multi-billion dollar unfunded federal mandate. Few people would argue against the surface-level intentions of Real ID: crack down on terrorism, reduce illegal immigration, and make it tougher for people who shouldn't have ID's, to get them. But a numbers of problems arise... What are the real intentions of the "Real ID" program? Is it one step closer to the federal government tracking our every move? Inital prototypes of "Real ID" including microchips imbedded in the card. So do the newest passports. Another problem is how the act was passed. In my opinion it's just plain wrong for the federal government to pass a 4 billion dollar government mandate without letting the public know. Finally, by mandating this program, the federal government is forcing the states to not only comply, but pay. It seems to me, like it's blatant abuse of the entire idea of a democracy.
Jeanne Jakle
San Antonio's NBC affiliate is taking a cue from hit reality show "The Biggest Loser" and launching a 12-week televised weight-loss competition here. The series will debut on WOAI's "San Antonio Living" on Feb. 21 and be titled "San Antonio Living's Biggest Loser." Executive producer Dawn Cole hopes the weekly telecasts and online companion pieces — allowing the whole city to participate — will put a dent in our rep as one of America's fattest cities. (In 2007, San Antonio was ranked No. 2 in the Men's Fitness magazine annual poll, right behind the absolute fattest of the year, Las Vegas.) In any event, more than 160 people lined up at the station Wednesday — in answer to a "Living" call for contestants — to audition for the six spots.
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