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Eating patterns of Indian preschool children between 1-5 years of age in Howick West (Kwa-Zulu Natal)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Most of the risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) such as hypertension,
dyslipidaemia, smoking, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), obesity,
physical inactivity and heredity are ...
Nutritional status of pregnant women (under 20 years of age) with special emphasis on iron and folic acid status
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pregnancy and growth have been found to have a detrimental effect on the
micronutrient status of adolescent girls. Dietary studies in adolescents have shown
serious shortfalls in their dietary iron and ...
Production of enteral feeds : manual vs mechanised vs 'ready to hang'
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION
Many patients seen by dietitians in Tygerberg Academic Hospital require feeding
via the enteral route. Prior to this study all enteral feeds were mixed individually
by hand, and production ...
Nutritional factors associated with oral lesions in HIV disease and TB infection
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Problem Definition: In the context of HIV/AIDS malnutrition is almost universal among
children, and of the adverse effects of Protein Energy Malnutrition, the most frequent seems to be
the occurrence ...
The longitudinal growth and feeding practices of infants from birth to twelve months
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Malnutrition is a silent emergency. WHO estimates that 55%
of all child deaths in developing countries are associated with malnutrition.
Inadequate dietary intake and disease are the two ...
Effects of a micronutrient, glutamine, pre- and probiotic enriched liquid supplement on nutritional status and immunity of adults with HIV/AIDS : a pilot study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the effects of
a new micronutrient, glutamine, pre- and probiotic enriched liquid nutritional
supplement on the nutritional status and ...
BMI changes, dietary intake and physical activity of immigrants in the USA : an investigation of a South African population in the greater Atlanta area
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate post-immigration BMI
changes in a South African immigrant population and how dietary intake and habitual
physical activity reflect these changes. ...
The impact of ongoing audit on nutritional support in paediatric intensive care
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objective: To assess the impact of a continuous auditing process on nutritional
support in a tertiary paediatric intensive care unit.
Design: Prospective, longitudinal audit initiated in 1994. Re-auditing ...
Served versus actual nutrient intake of hospitalized patients with tuberculosis
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2003-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objectives: To assess whether actual nutrient intake of hospitalized patients with
tuberculosis differed from that served by the hospital and from that
required according to current recommendations.
Design: ...
The effect of pasteurisation on the composition of expressed human milk from HIV positive mothers, and its adequacy in relation to the growth of their very low birth weight premature infants
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
Objective: Primary: To investigate the effect of pasteurisation on the composition of expressed
breast milk from HIV positive mothers and its adequacy in relation to the growth of their VLBW
premature infants.
Methods: ...