Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Complementary feeding"
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Complementary feeding knowledge and practices of health care personnel in Primary Health Care facilities in West Rand Health District
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Background: The United Nations Children’s fund (UNICEF) regard the complementary feeding period (6 – 24 months of age) as critical to ensure optimal child health, growth and development (UNICEF, 2019:2). Inadequate and ... -
A critical analysis of the labels of processed complementary foods for infants and young children in South Africa against international marketing guidelines
(North-West University, 2012)Motivation - Processed complementary food labels should protect and promote optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, important determinants of child survival, growth and development, and provide information ... -
The development of food based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) for 6 to 23 month old Rwandan children
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Background: Stunting (low height for age), a measure of chronic malnutrition among young children, is a public health problem in Rwanda. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is common and routinely practised. ... -
Efficacy of lipid nutrient supplements on growth and micronutrient status in infants
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Background: Stunting or linear growth failure occurs as result of poor maternal nutrition and suboptimal health and/or feeding practices. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) are promising home fortificants ...