Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Author "622065e5-b79a-4f8b-b3fc-4fc05cfe2803"
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Incorporating orange-fleshed sweet potato into the food system as a strategy for improved nutrition: the context of South Africa
Laurie, Sunette M.; Faber, Mieke; Claasen, Nicole (Elsevier, 2018)Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is considered the single most successful example of biofortification of a staple crop, and presents a feasible option to address vitamin A deficiency. Though initially promoted as part ... -
Lipid-based nutrient supplements and linear growth in children under 2 years: a review
Matsungo, Tonderayi M.; Kruger, Herculina S.; Smuts, Cornelius M.; Faber, Mieke (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 ... -
Vitamin A and anthropometric status of South African preschool children from four areas with known distinct eating patterns
Faber, Mieke; Kruger, Herculina Salome; Van Jaarsveld, Paul; Kunneke, Ernie (Elsevier Science Inc, 2015)Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the vitamin A and anthropometric status of South African preschool children from four areas with known distinct eating patterns. Methods: Serum retinol, anthropometric ...