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Comparison of waist circumference distribution of South African black children from different study populations
(North-West University, 2010)Studies in both children and adults indicate that waist circumference (WC), a measure of abdominal obesity is closely related to cardiovascular risk factors. The accurate identification of abdominally obese children in ... -
Dietary intake in relation to iron status in 5-12 year old primary school children and estimated cost of a nutrient rich diet
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Background: Poor nutrition is one of the main causes of nutritional anaemia, with half of the cases estimated to be due to iron deficiency (ID). School-age children are at high risk of these nutritional disorders due to ... -
Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding amongst a cohort of mothers with infants aged 0-8 weeks in Tlokwe, North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The rate of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) is low in South Africa. Furthermore, the EBF rate decreases as infants get older. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of EBF and breastfeeding practices of mothers with ...
