Research Articles (Human Nutrition)
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The development of a single health-endorsement logo for South Africa
(Cambridge University Press, 2018)Objective: To develop health-endorsement logos (HEL) for food products indicating healthy choices based on the South African nutrient profile model and to pilot test these logos with consumers. Design: Multistage mixed-methods ... -
Two consecutive episodes of severe delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction in a sickle cell disease patient
(Hindawi, 2020-04-15)Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) suffer from anemia and painful vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) and sometimes need blood transfusions. Delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction (DHTR) is a rare life-threatening complication ... -
Nutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosis : a technical summary
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2018)Tuberculosis and nutrition are intrinsically linked in a complex relationship. Altered metabolism and loss of appetite associated with tuberculosis may result in undernutrition, which in turn may worsen the disease or delay ... -
Conventional indicators of the burden of young child malnutrition : time for a rethink?
(MedPharm Publications, 2018)The world has moved on from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) era to the next phase in global development, namely, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs have multiple targets and indicators, among which ... -
Opinions of South African dietitians on fistuloclysis as a treatment option for intestinal failure patients
(MedPharm Publications, 2018)Introduction: Intestinal failure is the consequence of diverse aetiologies and pathophysiological causes. Fistuloclysis is an effective means of nutritional support to selected intestinal failure patients. This study aimed ... -
Nutritional management of the vegan with end-stage kidney disease
(MedPharm Publications, 2018)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with nutritional complications such as anaemia, electrolyte imbalances, bone-mineral disorders, malnutrition and cardiovascular disease.1 The nutritional management in CKD is very ... -
Hospital malnutrition in children : what are the challenges?
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Treatment interventions for diarrhoea in HIV-infected and HIV-exposed children : a systematic review
(African Field Epidemiology Network, 2018)Introduction : seventy percent of an estimated 10 million children less than five years of age in developing countries die each year of acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, measles, malaria, malnutrition or a combination ... -
Staff and student health and wellness at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University : current status and needs assessment
(MedPharm Publications, 2017)Background: Emphasis is currently placed on the importance of employee and student wellness initiatives. The aim was to assess staff and student health status at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Stellenbosch ... -
Dietary patterns and food behaviours of pregnant youth : a survey in the Polokwane Local Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa
(Avens Publishing Group, 2018)Youth pregnancy continues to be a public health concern in South Africa, while nutrition during the first thousand days has become a focus of child and maternal focus and interventions. The study aimed to determine the ... -
The problem of hospital malnutrition in the African continent
(MDPI, 2019)This study aims to determine the prevalence of risk of malnutrition on admission and discharge in African hospitals, and to identify the association with selected indicators. In this multi-center prospective cohort study, ... -
Engagement of dietetic students and students with hearing loss : experiences and perceptions of both groups
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2018)Background. Final-year dietetic students from Stellenbosch University (SU) present selected training sessions during their Rural Clinical School (RCS) rotation to professional cookery students of the National Institute for ... -
Pesticide usage and occupational hazards among farmers working in small-scale tomato farms in Cameroon
(SpringerOpen (part of Springer Nature)SpringerOpen (part of Springer Nature), 2019-06-18)Background: Agriculture is undoubtedly the backbone of the Cameroonian economy, and other economic activities thrive only if production in this sector is assured. It has been estimated that approximately 25 million ... -
Use of intravenous fat emulsions in adult critically ill patients : does omega 3 make a difference?
(Medpharm Publications, 2017)Critical illness is a multisystem process that can result in significant morbidity and mortality. In most patients, critical illness is preceded by a physiological deterioration, characterized by a catabolic state and ... -
The impact of a nutrition education programme on feeding practices of caregivers with children aged 3 to 5 years in rural Limpopo Province, South Africa
(Co-published by Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Taylor & Francis Group, 2017)Objective: To determine the impact of nutrition education on feeding practices of caregivers with children aged 3 to 5 years at baseline and post intervention. Methodology: A pre-test–post-test control group design was ... -
Indigenous foods and their contribution to nutrient requirements
(Medpharm Publications, 2017)Indigenous plants grow spontaneously in natural ecosystems and have been serving human kind as food and medicine in almost all societies for generations.¹´² It is recognised³ that indigenous foods and dietary diversity ... -
Enteral formula : selecting the right formula for your patient
(Medpharm Publications, 2017)The availability of various enteral formulae on the market assists in the individualized management of patients. It provides variety in terms of macronutrient content, fluid options and the addition or omission of certain ... -
Malnutrition in older persons : underestimated, underdiagnosed and undertreated
(Medpharm Publications, 2017)The right of older persons to enjoy optimal health and live in a dignified manner is protected in various international documents and national legislation.¹⁻⁴ The South African government embraced this obligation by embedding ... -
Are the attitudes and practices of foodservice managers, catering personnel and students contributing to excessive food wastage at Stellenbosch University?
(Co-published by Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Taylor & Francis Group, 2017)Objective: The aim was to investigate factors contributing to food wastage by Stellenbosch University (SU) students in selected residences, and to determine the attitudes and practices of students and catering personnel ... -
Implementation of the Road-to-Health-Booklet health promotion messages at primary health care facilities, Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2017)Background: Age-specific health promotion messages appear in the Road-to-Health-Booklet, an assessment and monitoring tool for child health in South Africa. Healthcare workers should communicate health promotion messages ...
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