Masters Degrees (Human Nutrition)
Recent Submissions
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Body composition and nutritional intake of HIV exposed preterm, very- and extremely-low birth weight infants in Tygerberg hospital, Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The relationship between HIV exposure and body composition (and the quality thereof) of preterm infants is not well researched. Human breast milk (HBM) is considered inadequate in meeting ... -
Neonatal and paediatric parenteral nutrition prescription practices in South Africa : a cross-sectional survey
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the current parenteral nutrition (PN) prescription practices and knowledge of prescribers (paediatric doctors and dietitians) for their neonatal and ... -
The prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized adult patients at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Rationale: The prevalence of adult malnutrition upon hospital admission varies between 10-60%. Knowing the extent of the problem and identifying at-risk patients should be a priority task as the consequences ... -
To investigate the effect of a fish oil containing parenteral lipid emulsion on inflammatory markers, gas exchange and clinical outcomes in septic patients
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The effects of intravenous lipid emulsions containing fish oil in critically ill patients have not been studied widely and show conflicting results. This study compared the effects of a 4-oil ... -
Field testing of the revised paediatric food-based dietary guidelines among siswati speaking mothers/caregivers of children aged 0–36 months in Kabokweni, Mpumalanga, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The significant occurrence of malnutrition among South African children necessitated the formulation of the Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines. These guidelines are short, nutrition ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses regarding enteral nutrition at a military hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Enteral nutrition support plays a vital role in reducing malnutrition in hospitalised patients, and its provision is primarily a nurse’s role. Therefore, nurses need to have adequate knowledge ... -
The prevalence, knowledge and reasons for carbohydrate, protein, creatine and glutamine use among first team rugby players in premier rugby schools in the Western Cape Province
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Nutrition plays an important role in optimal athletic performance as “strengthand-power athletes” like rugby players would go to great lengths to increase their impact in this competitive ... -
Field testing of the revised Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines among mothers/caregivers of children aged 12–36 months in the Stellenbosch Municipality in the Western Cape province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Introduction In order to address the poor nutritional and micronutrient status of children in South Africa, strategies promoting appropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are fundamental. ... -
Exploring the status of the School Health and Nutrition Programme in government-ddministered schools in Lusaka District, Zambia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Introduction: School Health and Nutrition (SHN) programmes are implemented in schools with the objective to improve school children’s health and nutritional status. Ensuring the good health of school ... -
Perceptions of adolescents from the Sterkspruit area, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, regarding the underlying factors that have an impact on their right to adequate food
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The government has an obligation to respect, protect and promote the right to food (RtF) as a social, economic and cultural human right. Failing to achieve these obligations could result ... -
The relationship between household food gardens and household food security in an urban area in Harare, Zimbabwe : a right to food perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: It is now widely accepted that hunger constitutes a violation of the human right to food. Urban agriculture may have a role to play in realising the right to food as it addresses hunger in ... -
Prevalence of risk of malnutrition in hospitalised adult patients in a tertiary hospital setting in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Hospital malnutrition was first identified by Charles Butterworth in 1974, referring to malnutrition often being overlooked, underdiagnosed and consequently undertreated. This is still a ... -
Breastmilk composition of HIV-infected mothers receiving antiretroviral therapy who gave birth to premature infants
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: The incidence of premature birth is rising in Southern Africa. Premature birth is associated with, among other, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infection during pregnancy. Women with HIV, ... -
Unintentional weight loss in older adults : nutrition-related knowledge, perceptions and practices of nursing staff working in long-term care facilities in the Cape Metropole
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Unintentional weight loss (UWL) is common in older adults, with a 50-60% prevalence in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). UWL negatively impacts on quality of life and leads to increased ... -
The effect of an enriched nutritional supplement on growth and inflammatory markers in underweight HIV-positive children aged 24-72 months
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : BACKGROUND: Infection with the human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) causes immune impairment which leads to malnutrition. Malnutrition worsens the effects of HIV, resulting in faster progression to acquired ... -
Fistuloclysis : an option for the nutritional management of adult intestinal failure patients in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The development of intestinal failure is the consequence of diverse aetiologies and pathophysiological causes. Fistuloclysis is an effective means of nutritional support in selected intestinal ... -
An investigation of possible contributing risk factors related to diet and lifestyle which may cause hypertension in male employees of Hotazel Managanese mines (Northern Cape Province, South Africa)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Occupational health nurses employed by Life Health Services noticed a high prevalence of hypertension among employees that were hypertension free at the start of employment at Hotazel ... -
Determinants of the realisation of the right to adequate food of children (1 – 5 years old) and their primary caregivers living in rural and urban areas in one region of the Cacadu District in the Eastern Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: South Africa has committed to progressively realise the fundamental right to adequate food for all by ratifying the International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and other ... -
The role of selected duty-bearers in realising the right to water of children (0-24 months) in Colesberg, Northern Cape, during the nutritional management of diarrhoea in primary health care institutions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Diarrhoea and malnutrition are some of the main causes of death in children under the age of five years. They are especially prevalent in children from 0 to 24 months that are most vulnerable, ... -
Dietary diversity of the school feeding program and factors influencing the school feeding program in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya : a perspective of school principals/teachers in charge
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The majority of the world’s hungry people are found in developing countries with as many as 66 million children attending classes hungry. Hungry children are undernourished, fall ill more ...
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