Browsing by Author "Taljaard, Christine"
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Effect of a micronutrient–fortified beverage on cognition and nutritional status of primary school children
Taljaard, Christine (North-West University, 2012)Childhood micronutrient deficiencies have negative effects on cognition. Little is known about the effects of combined consumption of micronutrients and sugar on growth and cognitive function. The aim of this thesis was ... -
The effect of mycotoxin exposure on the growth of infants and young children in deep rural areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Tshalibe, Ropafadzo Shumirai (North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Malnutrition (especially undernutrition) is a global public health concern in developing countries such as South Africa (SA) and is predominately prevalent among infants and young children (IYC) less than 24 months of age. ... -
Effects of a multi-micronutrient-fortified beverage, with and without sugar, on growth and cognition in South African schoolchildren: a randomised, double-blind, controlled intervention
Taljaard, Christine; Covic, Namukolo M.; Van Graan, Averalda E.; Kruger, Herculina S.; Smuts, Cornelius M.; Baumgartner, Jeannine; Wright, Hattie H.; Jerling, Johann C. (Cambridge University Press, 2013)Little is known about the effects of combined micronutrient and sugar consumption on growth and cognition. In the present study, we investigated the effects of micronutrients and sugar, alone and in combination, in a ... -
Evidence-informed decision making for nutrition: African experiences and way forward
Aryeetey, Richmond; Taljaard, Christine; Holdsworth, Michelle; Hounkpatin, Waliou Amoussa; Colecraft, Esi (Cambridge Univ Press, 2017)Although substantial amount of nutrition research is conducted in Africa, the research agenda is mainly donor-driven. There is a clear need for a revised research agenda in Africa which is both driven by and responding to ... -
Iron status, anthropometric status and cognitive performance of black African school children aged 6–11 years in the Klerksdorp area
Taljaard, Christine (North-West University, [2011])AIM Poor iron status and under–nutrition among children are of concern not only in South Africa but worldwide. Both independent and combined associations between poor iron status, under–nutrition and cognitive development ... -
Strengthening capacity for evidence-informed decision-making in Africa: evident lessons and opportunities
Aryeetey, Richmond; Taljaard, Christine; Colecraft, Esi; Hailu, Tesfaye; Kolsteren, Patrick (Karger, 2017)Background and objectives: Unacceptably high rates of malnutrition in Africa persists, despite considerable knowledge and technology to address its determinants. A missing link is the access to and ...