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The prevalence of zink deficiency among children age 3-5 years in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province

Motadi, Selekane Ananias (2015-01-30)
An evaluation of the implementation of vitamin a supplementation protocol in health institutions in Mookgophong Municipality: a case study of Waterberg District

Mamaregane, Dihlolelo Vivian (2015-02-04)
Relationship of feeding practices, anthropometric status and gut function in infants in Dzimauli Community in South Africa

Mahopo, Tjale Cloupas (2015-02-11)
Iodine status of pregnant women and children aged 6 to 12 years feeding from the same basket in Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mabasa, Eric (2015-02-26)
Household food access and nutritional status of 2-5 years old children residing at Lambani Village in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province

Tshifhango, Pfarelo Percy (2015-07-15)
Nutrition knowledge and care practices of homebased caregivers in Makhado and Thulamela Municipalities of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Masia, Tirhani Asnath (2015-08-05)
An investigation of the interppretation of the growth chart and feeding practices of caregivers of children under five years from the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Sibanda, M. N. (2016-03-08)
The relationship between employment status of the mother, household hunger and nutritional status of children in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province

Phooko, Ditope Annah (2016-05-18)

Introduction: In the year 2012, South Africa had a prevalence rate of stunting in children aged 1- 3, 4 - 6 and 7 – 9 years at 26.5%, 11.9% and 9.4%, respectively (Shisana et al. (2013). The Greater Sekhukhune District ...
Variation B-carotene content and physicochemical properties of orange-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) cultivars grown in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Silungwe, Henry (2017-09-18)

In recent years, there has been a lot of interest in orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] cultivar, as a cheaper source of vitamin A. In Southern Africa, reports have shown that one in every three ...
The influence of caregivers nutrition knowledge and feeding practices on the nutritional status of children 2 to 5 years old in the Makhuduthaga Municipality, South Africa.

Motebejana, Tubake Tinny (2018-05-18)

Malnutrition is a problem facing virtually every country in the world. Inappropriate feeding practices such as bottle feeding, early introduction of weaning foods, lack of variety in the diet are a known major cause of ...
The nutritional status of children less than 5 years receiving child support grant in Mogalakwena Municipality, Waterberg District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Kekana, Matipa Johannah (2018-05-18)

Objectives: The study objectives were to determine demographic and environmental factors that can affect nutritional status of children receiving CSG, to assess the nutritional knowledge of caregivers, to determine the ...
The investigation of eating and lifestyle habits of overweight and obese teenager aged between 13-18 years in Thulamela Municipality

Ligege, Ntovhedzeni (2019-05-18)

Context: A survey made worldwide (including South Africa) revealed that most teenagers are overweight and obese and that they eat little nutritious food. Obesity and overweight are public health problems and need to be ...
Nutrition knowledge of educators in primary schools in Makhuthamaga Municipality in Limpopo Province

Magoai, Matlou Martina (2019-09-20)

Introduction: Nutrition education is the change process whereby beliefs, attitudes, environmental influences, and understanding about food lead to nutrition practices that are scientifically sound, practical, and consistent ...
The nutritional knowledge and consumption of blackjack by hypertensive patients in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Gavhi, Fhatuwani (2019-09-20)

Hypertension remains a major public health problem that needs different comprehensive health strategies to deal with it. Indigenous vegetables, Blackjack in particular, have been shown to possess anti-hypertensive properties ...
Iodine status of lactating mothers and infants aged 0 to 6 months in Vhembe and Mopani district of the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Hlako, Seemole Cedrick (2020-09-03)

Introduction: Iodine is an essential nutrient required by humans for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which are vital for normal growth and development. Objective: The primary aim of the study was to describe the ...
Iodine content of salt used in the National School Nutrition Programme at Mopani and Vhembe Districts in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Ramugondo, Mpho (2020-09-09)

Background: The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) aims to foster better quality education by enhancing children’s learning capacity, encouraging regular attendance and punctuality, addressing micronutrient ...
Nutritional composition of traditional mixed - dishes eaten by elderly women in Vhembe District

Tshidzumba, Sedzani Elsie (2020-12-20)

Globally, one in every eight people (868 million) are malnourished and nearly two billion people suffer from some type of micronutrient deficiencies. Most traditional dishes contain exceptional capabilities to improve ...
Prevalence and determinants of obesity among adolescents in Vhembe district Municipality, Limpopo Province

Baloyi, Brenda (2021-06-23)

Introduction: Globally obesity amongst adolescents is becoming one of the most challenging public health concerns. Prevalence of obesity among children and adolescent has dramatically increased in recent years in both ...
Nutritional status and feeding practices of children aged 0 to 36 months in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province

Mugware, Anzani (2022-07-15)

Introduction: Globally, it is estimated that only 44% of infants are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life while most children are introduced to solid, semi-solid or soft foods late or earlier than recommended. ...
Nutritional practices and health status of health care workers in Makhado Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Masala, Itani Faith (2022-07-15)

Background: Health care workers spend 80% of their time daily at work and workplaces are sedentary settings for many workers. Energy-dense food and beverages are commonly consumed, resulting in increased overweight and ...

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