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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 ... -
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 ...