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Body image and the double burden of nutrition among South Africans from diverse sociodemographic backgrounds : SANHANES-1
(MDPI, 2020-01)This study investigated the associations between underweight, obesity and body image (BI) among 15+ year-old South Africans with diverse socio-demographic backgrounds. A cross-sectional survey and the analyses of data for ... -
The effect of β-glucan prebiotic fibre (oats) on the gut microbiome of chronic kidney disease patients (Stage IV and V) and impact on kidney function
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing in global prevalence and has many nutritional complications. Increasing evidence suggests that gut dysbiosis is involved in CKD progression through ... -
DIETARY PATTERN, HOUSEHOLD HUNGER, COPING STRATEGIES AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN IN SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT OF LIMPOPO PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA
(2020-05)Globally, approximately one out of every nine people do not get enough food to eat. The situation is more persistent in the sub-Saharan region of Africa with an estimated 23.2% of the population experiencing food deprivation. ... -
Socioeconomic determinants influencing nutritional status of children in Sekhukhune District of Limpopo Province in South Africa
(Avens Publishing Group, 2019)South Africa has adequate food supplies to feed the entire population at national level. However, reports have shown evidence of under-nutrition among certain parts of the population due to lack of access. The aim of the ... -
Promoting traditional and indigenous foods in South Africa : a desktop review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : INTRODUCTION: One of the most pressing issues confronting South Africa is ensuring access to sufficient, nutritious, and affordable food that is produced in a sustainable manner. However, a significant ... -
Iodine status of pregnant women and children age 6 to 12 years feeding from the same food basket in Mopani district, Limpopo province, South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2019-03-23)Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the iodine status of pregnant women and children age 6 to 12 years feeding from the same food basket in Mopani District. Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Setting: ... -
Efficacy and safety of saccharomyces boulardii in the treatment of acute gastroenteritis in the paediatric population : a systematic review
(MedPharm Publications, 2018-04-12)Context: Gastroenteritis (GE) remains the second major cause of death in the most vulnerable of the world’s populations. Potential treatments include the use of probiotics, with the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii being one ... -
Evaluation of nutrition care to adult patients on HAART attending primary healthcare facilities in Mpumalanga
(MedPharm Publications, 2019-03-06)Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate nutrition care and nursing professional knowledge received by adults on highly active antiretroviral therapy attending primary health care (PHC) facilities Design: Cross-sectional, ... -
The impact of existing diabetes self-management education interventions on knowledge, attitudes and practices in public health care institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe
(MedPharm Publications, 2019-07-25)Introduction: Diabetes self-management education (DSME) and medical nutrition therapy (MNT), provided by diabetes educators and registered dietitians respectively, considerably improve glycaemic control. However, it is ... -
Diagnosis of hospital malnutrition in the adult population
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-04-01)It is well known that malnutrition is associated with increased morbidity (increased complications1-3 and longer length of ICU and hospital stay1-4) as well as increased mortality.1-6 Early identification and appropriate ... -
Determinants of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in healthy young adults living in the Western Cape, South Africa
(South African Academy of Family Physicians, 2019-10-28)Background: Vitamin D deficiency is fast emerging as a global pandemic. In South Africa few studies have been conducted to determine the vitamin D status of the healthy population. Methods: This prospective study with an ... -
Is it time for South Africa to end the routine high-dose vitamin A supplementation programme?
(South African Medical Association, 2019-11-27)In accordance with World Health Organization guidelines, South Africa (SA) introduced routine periodic high-dose vitamin A supplementation (VAS) in 2002. These guidelines were developed after research in the 1980s and 1990s ... -
Seasonality in associations between dietary diversity scores and nutrient adequacy ratios among pregnant women in rural Malawi – a cross-sectional study
(Swedish Nutrition Foundation, 2019)Background: Dietary diversity scores (DDS) are simple indicators often used as proxies for nutrient adequacy. A 10-food group indicator is proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as a ... -
Nutrition, hygiene and stimulation education for impoverished mothers in rural Uganda : effect on maternal depression symptoms and their associations to child development outcomes
(MDPI, 2019-07-11)Optimal nutrition improves child development, and impaired development is associated with maternal depression symptoms, in particular in low resource settings. In this follow-up of an open cluster-randomized education ... -
Child development, growth and microbiota : follow-up of a randomized education trial in Uganda
(International Society of Global Health, 2019)Background: Undernutrition impairs child development outcomes and growth. In this follow-up study of an open cluster-randomized intervention trial we examined the effects of an education package delivered to mothers in ... -
Factors affecting body composition in preterm infants : assessment techniques and nutritional interventions
(Elsevier, 2019)Limited research has been conducted that elucidates the growth and body composition of preterm infants. It is known that these infants do not necessarily achieve extra-utero growth rates and body composition similar to ... -
Health system performance for people with diabetes in 28 low- and middle-income countries : a cross-sectional study of nationally representative surveys
(Public Library of Science, 2019)Background: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), urgently requiring detailed evidence to guide the response of health systems to this epidemic. In an effort to ... -
Socio-cultural beliefs influence feeding practices of mothers and their children in Grand Popo, Benin
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2021)Background: Malnutrition is a major public health problem. It contributes to the high death rate among children in developing countries despite the various advocacies of institutions such as WHO and FAO and many ... -
Examining associations of HIV and iron status with nutritional and inflammatory status, anemia, and dietary intake in South African school children
(MDPI, 2021)The etiology of multifactorial morbidities such as undernutrition and anemia in children living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (HIV+) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is poorly understood. Our objective was to ... -
The prevalence and correlates of the double burden of malnutrition among women in Ghana
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Anaemia and underweight or overweight/obesity are major public health problems driving maternal and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries. While the burden of these conditions is recognised, the evidence for ...
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