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Kenneth H. Brown
Researcher at University of California, Davis
Publications - 368
Citations - 25362
Kenneth H. Brown is an academic researcher from University of California, Davis. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Micronutrient. The author has an hindex of 79, co-authored 353 publications receiving 23199 citations. Previous affiliations of Kenneth H. Brown include McGill University & International Food Policy Research Institute.
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International Zinc Nutrition Consultative Group (IZiNCG) technical document #1. Assessment of the risk of zinc deficiency in populations and options for its control.
Kenneth H. Brown,Juan A Rivera,Zulfiqar A. Bhutta,Rosalind S Gibson,Janet C King,Bo Lönnerdal,Marie T. Ruel,Brittmarie Sandtröm,Emorn Wasantwisut,Christine Hotz +9 more
TL;DR: This chapter discusses zinc Nutrition, which focuses on dietary requirements and recommended intakes for zinc, and causes of zinc deficiency and groups at high risk.
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Estimating the global prevalence of zinc deficiency: results based on zinc availability in national food supplies and the prevalence of stunting.
TL;DR: Results indicate that inadequate dietary zinc intake may be fairly common, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, and allow inter-country comparisons regarding the relative likelihood of zinc deficiency as a public health problem.
Complementary feeding of young children in developing countries: a review of current scientific knowledge.
TL;DR: The objective is to provide the background information that is necessary for the development of scientifically sound feeding recommendations and appropriate intervention programmes to enhance childrens dietary intake and nutrition status.
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Update on technical issues concerning complementary feeding of young children in developing countries and implications for intervention programs.
TL;DR: The impact of complementary feeding interventions on child growth has been variable, which calls attention to the need for more comprehensive programs, and a six-step approach to planning, implementing, and evaluating such programs is recommended.
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Prevention of diarrhea and pneumonia by zinc supplementation in children in developing countries: Pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials
Zulfiqar A Bhutta,Robert E. Black,Kenneth H. Brown,J.Meeks Gardner,Sheila M. Gore,Adi Hidayat,F. Khatun,Reynaldo Martorell,N. X. Ninh,Mary E. Penny,Jorge L. Rosado,S. K. Roy,Marie T. Ruel,Sunil Sazawal,Anuraj H. Shankar +14 more
TL;DR: Zinc supplementation in children in developing countries is associated with substantial reductions in the rates of diarrhea and pneumonia, the 2 leading causes of death in these settings.