Browsing by Subject "nutrition"
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Associations between maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy and early childhood development in Johannesburg, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Background and rationale. Pregnancy presents a unique period during which the health and well-being of the offspring can be influenced. Maternal nutrition is known as an important modifiable factor for both fetal and ... -
Effect of pre-treatment and preservation methods on the nutritional quality of bitter gourd leaves from two different sources
(Gaurav Society of Aric, 2017)The effects of pre-treatment and preservation methods on the mineral composition and nutritional quality of bitter gourd leaves harvested from the wild and around homestead were investigated. The pre-treatments consisted ... -
Nutrition and economic growth in South Africa: a threshold co–integration approach
(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2015)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine asymmetric co-integration effects between nutrition and economic growth for annual South African data from the period 1961-2013. Design/methodology/approach – The authors ... -
Strengthening implementation and utilization of nutrition interventions through research: a framework and research agenda
(Wiley, 2014)Undernutrition among women and children contributes to almost half the global burden of child mortality in developing countries. The impact of nutrition on economic development has highlighted the need for evidence-based ... -
Urbanization of black South African women may increase risk of low bone mass due to low vitamin D status, low calcium intake and high bone turnover
(Elsevier, 2011)Globally, rural to urban migration is accompanied by changes in dietary patterns and lifestyle that have serious health implications, including development of low bone mass. We hypothesized that serum 25 (OH) vitamin D3 ... -
The utilisation of lucerne (Medicago sativa): a review
(Emerald Group Publishing, 2013)Purpose – The aim of this review is to focus on the potential utilisation of lucerne which could contribute more effectively to human nutrition and food sustainability. It aims to explore a proposed cycle for the promotion ...