Search
Now showing items 1-5 of 5
Associations of plasma total phospholipid fatty acid patterns with feeding practices, growth, and psychomotor development in 6‐month‐old South African infants
(Wiley, 2019)
The objective of this study was to assess plasma fatty acid (FA) patterns of 6‐month‐old South African infants and to determine their association with feeding practices, growth, and psychomotor development. Plasma total ...
Contribution of commercial infant products and fortified staple foods to nutrient intake at ages 6, 12, and 18 months in a cohort of children from a low socio-economic community in South Africa.
(Wiley, 2019)
Fortification of two staple foods, maize meal and wheat flour (bread), is mandatory,
and commercial infant products are widely available in South Africa. Using a 24
‐
hr
recall, we determined the contribution of these ...
Lipid-based nutrient supplements and linear growth in children under 2 years: a review
(Cambridge University Press, 2017)
The prevalence of stunting remains high in low- and middle-income countries despite adoption
of comprehensive nutrition interventions, particularly in low-income countries. In the
present paper, we review current evidence ...
Effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on growth, psychomotor development, iron status, and morbidity among 6- to 12-mo-old infants in South Africa: a randomized controlled trial
(Oxford Univ Press, 2019)
Background
Evidence on the effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNSs) on early child growth and development is mixed.
Objective
This study assessed the effect of daily consumption of 2 different ...
Infant development at the age of 6 months in relation to feeding practices, iron status, and growth in a peri-urban community of South Africa
(MDPI, 2018)
Background: Evidence on the association between feeding practices, iron deficiency, anaemia, stunting, and impaired psychomotor development during infancy is limited. This study assessed the association between psychomotor ...