To obtain an integrative understanding of the role of carotenoids and vitamin A during pregnancy, lactation, and the first 24 months of life.
To identify opportunities for future research regarding the role of carotenoids and vitamin A during pregnancy, lactation, and the first 24 months of life.
To define the recent gains in research and how these gains may or may not affect dietary guidance regarding the role of carotenoids and vitamin A during pregnancy, lactation, and the first 24 months of life.