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The potential of provitamin A-biofortified maize and sweet potato, and bambara groundnut for improving the nutritional status of rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2020)The double burden of malnutrition, under- and over-nutrition, is a serious health problem and a leading contributor to the global disease burden. Undernutrition presents as wasting, stunting, underweight and micronutrient ... -
Anthropometric status and dietary habits of registered nurses, enrolled nurses and enrolled nursing auxilliaries workng at a private hospital in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2021)The prevalence of overweight and obesity has been increasing over the years, particularly in South Africa (SA). A major contributor to this is poor lifestyle choices such as unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles. The ... -
Caregiver and child acceptability of a provitamin A carotenoid, iron and zinc rich complementary food prepared from common bean and pumpkin in Uganda.
(2020)Vitamin A deficiency (VAD), iron deficiency (ID), and zinc deficiency (ZnD) are the three leading micronutrient deficiencies causing morbidity and mortality among children under five years in developing countries, including ... -
Knowledge, acceptance and barriers to optimal use of iron supplements amongst pregnant women attending Mutare city clinic in Manicaland, Zimbabwe.
Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a global public health challenge, most prevalent in developing countries, including Zimbabwe. It mostly affects young children and women of childbearing age, particularly pregnant women. ... -
The efficacy and related factors of the growth monitoring and promotion programme in clinics of Vhembe district, South Africa.
(2021)Aim: To determine the growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) related knowledge, perceptions and skills of nursing staff and mothers with IYC under five at selected clinics in the rural areas of Vhembe district, Limpopo ... -
The effect of therapeutic feed in the management of severe acute malnutrition in children, South Africa.
Globally, 14.3 million infants and young children (IYC) suffer from severe acute malnutrition (SAM), with 75% living in low and low-middle income countries like South Africa (SA). Inpatient management of SAM forms an ... -
Body mass index, body image and possible factors related to weight loss practices of female undergraduate students on the Pietermaritzburg campus, University of Kwazulu-Natal.
(2019)South Africa is undergoing epidemiological transition, characterized by an increasing prevalence of obesity, especially among women. Among those 15 to 24 years of age, the prevalence of overweight and obesity at 40.9% is ... -
Practices and perceptions of registered dietitians regarding the use of carbohydrate counting and barriers associated with it in the dietary management of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
(2019)Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide with an estimated 451 million people currently living with diabetes between the ages of 18-99 years. Approximately 87-91% of ... -
An exploration of the impending 2018 sugar-sweetened beverage tax on the purchases of Black African women, shopping at the Edendale mall in Pietermaritzburg.
(2019)Introduction: The incidence of death from non-communication diseases (NCDs) is escalating steadily. Rapid urbanisation and changing diets in the developing countries are currently producing a “silent emergency” called ... -
Dietary intake and nutritional status of primary school children participating in the Botswana school feeding programme, South-east District, Botswana.
(2019)Introduction: Optimal nutrition is essential for the growth and development of primary school children. School-based nutrition interventions, especially in resource limited settings, are important for addressing health ... -
Awareness, attitudes and response to the sugar-sweetened beverage tax among consumers in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2019)Introduction: Obesity and overweight have been identified as serious health problems both globally and in South Africa. One of the contributing factors to this epidemic is the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), ... -
Nutritional status and quality of life in HIV positive pre- and post- kidney transplant recipients, from HIV positive donors.
(2019)Background: Kidney transplantation from a HIV-positive donor to a HIV-positive recipient is now a treatment option available for patients with ESRD. Impairments in nutritional status are common, and increase the risk of ... -
Nutritional composition and consumer acceptability study of different preparations of edamame soy beans.
(2017)The aim of this study was to determine the nutritional composition and physical properties of dry mature and roasted mature Edamame beans and to compare, through sensory evaluation, the consumer accessibility of these ... -
Effect of malted sorghum-based porridge on nutritional status of moderately malnourished breastfed infants and young children aged 6 to 18 months in Arua, Uganda.
(2019)Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) among infants and young children (IYC) has a negative impact on their immature digestive system and requires an energy rich, nutrient dense supplementary food to reverse the condition and ... -
Food insecurity and related coping strategies among undergraduate students at the Univeristy of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus.
(2015)Background: As a country, South Africa could be viewed as food secure. However, a substantial number of households in the country are food insecure. Education is commonly viewed as an opportunity for improving human and ... -
To determine the impact of dietary calcium from dairy, and/or total dairy intake on the body mass index of Grade 2 leaners in Pietermaritzburg.
(2018)Introduction: International and local figures show a steep rise in the incidence of overweight and obesity in both adults and children, with more children suffering from overweight, obesity and their associated diseases ... -
Investigating the consumption of processed meat, meat and meat alternatives and related factors affecting their purchases and consumption amongst undergraduate students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus.
(2017)Due to the recent publication by the International Agency of Cancer Research (2015a) that indicated that processed meat was carcinogenic and red meat probably carcinogenic, the consumption and knowledge of processed meat ... -
The current infant feeding practices and related factors of Indian and Zulu mothers with 0-9 month old infants attending well baby clinics in Durban-North.
(2017)Background: Currently there are no studies that have been conducted regarding infant feeding practices for Indian mothers neither comparing Indian mothers with other race in South Africa. Thus, this may be the first study ... -
Perceived barriers to lifestyle modification, motivation, knowledge and service needs of diabetic adults and their health care providers in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
(2017)Introduction: Over 415 million people worldwide live with diabetes mellitus, of which 50% live in five countries: China, India, the United States of America, Brazil and Indonesia. The number of people with diabetes is ...
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