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Measuring child food poverty: understanding the gap to achieving minimum dietary diversity
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to analyse complementary feeding practices, to assess the extent to which minimum dietary …
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Nutritional status and household food security of pregnant women: insights from the Nutritional Status of Expectant Mothers and their Newborn Infants (NuEMI) study in South Africa
Abstract Objective: To describe the nutritional intake and status of pregnant women in Bloemfontein and compare across different household food …
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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and colorectal cancer risk: a large case control study in the Moroccan population
OBJECTIVE: The Mediterranean diet (MD) is a dietary pattern associated with several health benefits, including reduction of risk for various …
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Decreased frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages intake among young children following the implementation of the health promotion levy in South Africa
OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the association between baseline sociodemographic variables, body composition and 4-year changes in the intake of food …
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Exploring disparities in the proportion of ultra-processed foods and beverages purchased in grocery stores by US households in 2020
Abstract Objective: American diets are increasingly based on ultra-processed foods (UPF). Current research, particularly on socio-economic differentials, is lacking. This …
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Using food composition tables to estimate decreases in sodium intake due to the reformulation of packaged and ultra-processed foods in a young population in South Africa
Abstract Objective: In response to increasing hypertension rates, South Africa implemented a regulation which set a maximum total Na content …
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Subnational mapping of anaemia and aetiologic factors in the West and Central African region
Abstract Objectives: Despite bold commitments to reduce anaemia, little change in prevalence was observed over the past decade. We aimed …
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Effect of egg consumption on early childhood development: evidence from Un Oeuf study
OBJECTIVE: Recent studies have shown that inclusion of eggs in young children's diet can help meet nutritional requirements associated with …
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Associations between iron status and psychosocial well-being among pregnant women in Cape Coast, Ghana: a longitudinal study
Abstract Objective: To determine the associations among Fe status, depressive/anxiety symptoms and quality of life (QoL) throughout pregnancy. Design: This …
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The promotion of ultra-processed foods in modern retail food outlets in rural and urban areas in Kenya
Abstract Objective: To assess the availability and marketing of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in modern retail food outlets (supermarkets and minimarts) …
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Biochemical assessment of the nutritional status of infants, children and adolescents in South Africa (1997–2022): a systematic review
Abstract Objective: To conduct a systematic review of the published peer-reviewed articles on the biochemical assessment of nutritional status of …
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Neonatal anthropometric indicators of infant growth and mortality in Burkina Faso
Abstract Objective: Most evidence supporting screening for undernutrition is for children aged 6–59 months. However, the highest risk of mortality …
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Urban school neighbourhoods dominated by unhealthy food retailers and advertisements in Greater Tunis: a geospatial study in the midst of the nutrition transition
Abstract Objective: Food environments are a major determinant of children’s nutritional status. Scarce evidence on food environments exists in low- …
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How do publicly procured school meals programmes in sub-Saharan Africa improve nutritional outcomes for children and adolescents: a mixed-methods systematic review
Abstract Objective: This review aimed to (i) synthesise evidence of the impact of publicly procured school meals programmes on nutritional …
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Knowledge, perceptions and practices towards diabetes risk in sub-Saharan Africa: a mixed-methods scoping review
OBJECTIVE: To synthesise current evidence on knowledge, perceptions and practices towards type 2 diabetes risk in sub-Saharan Africa. DESIGN: Mixed-methods …
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Food insecurity and coping strategies associate with higher risk of anxiety and depression among South African households with children
Abstract Objective: To investigate food insecurity and related coping strategies, and their associations with the risk of anxiety and depression, …
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Dietary intake of low-income adults in South Africa: ultra-processed food consumption a cause for concern
OBJECTIVE: Given the rapidly changing food environment and proliferation of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in South Africa (SA), this study aimed …
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Prevalence and determinants of goitre among children of South Kordofan state, Sudan, 2021: an urgent need for effective implementation of universal salt iodisation
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of goitre among children aged 6–12 years at South …
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Fruits and vegetable consumption, and its association with hypertension among women in Ghana: a cross-sectional study
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the association between fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) and the risk of hypertension among …
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Sensory panel results of a dried fish powder supplement among caregivers and young children in Zambia
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the acceptability of traditional Zambian dishes fortified with Complementary Food for Africa+Dried Fish Powder (ComFA+Fish), a locally …