Masters Degrees (Human Nutrition)
Recent Submissions
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Field-testing of the revised South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines among mothers/caregivers of children between the ages of 3-5 years in the Northern Metropole, City of Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : INTRODUCTION: While child underweight and wasting in South Africa decreased in early 2000, overweight and obesity are on the rise and stunting has not declined significantly and remains a public health ... -
Exploring the obesogenic environment and behaviour in adolescents : a qualitative study, in the Cape Town Metropole of the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Obesity is now seen as a global pandemic in adults and children. There are many factors that are understood to have an impact on the obesogenic environment for adolescents including those ... -
Plasma glutamine concentration among critically ill children
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Glutamine is considered conditionally essential during critical illness and supplementation of the nutrient has become commonplace among adult ICU populations. However, recent concern over ... -
The prevalence and impact of malnutrition in hospitalized adult patients in Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi – Kenya
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Malnutrition is a public health problem that is affecting both the developed and developing world, and in Africa, little focus has been placed on the presence of malnutrition in hospitalized ... -
Anthropometric status in children aged 6-36 months, born from intended and unintended pregnancies in vulnerable communities from the Western Cape Province
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : South Africa has a high rate of unintended pregnancies among vulnerable women. There is a growing body of evidence that shows the importance of the first 1000 days of life (namely, from conception to 2 ... -
Determinants of infant and young child feeding practices of children 0-23 months among agro-pastoralist communities in east Pokot in Baringo County, Kenya
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Adequate nutrition is critical to child development and survival and can be achieved by appropriate Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices. It is recommended that infants should be ... -
An investigation of socio-cultural practices and dietary patterns, the presence of double burden of malnutrition in children and their mothers in Grand-Popo, Benin
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12-01)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the sociocultural influence, feeding practices and the presence of double burden of malnutrition in children and their mothers in Grand-Popo’s community, ... -
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 ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition behaviour change communication interventions among smallholder farmers in Makoni rural district of Manicaland Province in Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Nutrition education has been identified by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as critical to ensuring agriculture interventions improve nutrition. The importance ... -
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 nutrient intakes and feeding prescriptions of low birth weight infants at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Objectives: To compare feeding prescriptions and actual nutrient intakes of premature, low birth weight (LBW) infants admitted to a tertiary hospital to international recommendations. Methods: An ... -
Preoperative oral carbohydrate treatment to prevent perioperative complications in adults : a systematic review of the evidence
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Preoperative standard fasting is associated with deleterious effects with consequent negative clinical outcomes. Preoperative oral carbohydrate loading (POCL) is considered a safe alternative ... -
Vitamin D status among surgical orthopaedic patients in a private hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, classified as 9.10-secosteroid hormone precursor. Current research has revealed that optimal vitamin D status may be essential for a range of skeletal and ... -
A description of dyslipidaemia and selected risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients attending Port Elizabeth Hospital Complex
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : CVD is a global as well as national burden of disease. Aim: To identify and describe dyslipidaemia as well as the selected risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients diagnosed with dyslipidaemia ... -
Comparison of the dietary intake of the urban black population in Cape Town in 1990 with 2009
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: In 1990 the BRISK was undertaken in the black population in five townships in Cape Town, Langa, Gugulethu, Khayalitsha, Nyanga, and Crossroads. The prevalence of noncommunicable diseases ... -
Assessment of the implementation of the peri-operative nutrition ERAS guidelines in elective colorectal surgery patients in a tertiary hospital in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) guidelines recommend a set of perioperative nutritional interventions which optimize recovery and reduce surgical stress. However, traditional ...
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