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The editors present a collection of recent papers in an area that is critical to the health and well-being of populations worldwide. In keeping with the breadth of our scope these papers vary from editorials to original articles to systematic reviews. Importantly, they share insights into maternal nutrition and infant growth, growth charts and anthropometric standards for nutritional status, nutrient inadequacy and future health outcomes.