Objectives: Household food insecurity and under-nutrition are prevalent in Cambodia where there is a lack of dietary diversity and reliance on rice. To address these issues, HKI has implemented HFP to increase the availability and consumption of micronutrient-rich foods. We are c...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21074
Kyly C. Whitfield, Yazheng Liu, Crystal D. Karakochuk, Aminuzzaman Talukder, Hou Kroeun, David D. Kitts, Eunice CY Li-Chan, Judy McLean & Tim J. Green·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2015
Objectives: Thiamin deficiency causes beriberi, which is often fatal in infants who do not receive rapid treatment. Infantile beriberi appears to be common in Cambodia, likely because thiamin deficient mothers produce breast milk low in thiamin. Strategies may be needed to improv...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20878
Objectives: To examine associations between anemia (Hb <120 g/L) and genetic hemoglobin disorders in Cambodian women (18-45 y). Methods: Blood samples of 450 women from Prey Veng province were analyzed with consent. A complete blood count was performed and the presence and typ...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20880
Susan Jack, Kevanna Ou, Mary Chea, Lan Chhin, Robyn Devenish, Mary Dunbar, Chanthol Eang, Kroeun Hou, Sokhoing Ly, Mengkheang Khin, Sophanneary Prak, Ratana Reach, Aminuzzaman Talukder, La-ong Tokmoh, Sophia Leon de la Barra, Philip Hill, Peter Herbison & Rosalind Gibson·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2015
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of genetic Hb disorders on the effectiveness of 6 months of daily micronutrient Sprinkles for infants age 6-12 months on anemia. Methods: As part of a randomized controlled effectiveness trial, subjects were screened for genetic Hb disorders at...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21047
Susan Jack, Kevanna Ou, Mary Chea, Lan Chhin, Robyn Devenish, Mary Dunbar, Chanthol Eang, Kroeun Hou, Sokhoing Ly, Mengkheang Khin, Sophanneary Prak, Ratana Reach, Aminuzzaman Talukder, La-ong Tokmoh, Sophia Leon de la Barra, Philip Hill, Peter Herbison & Rosalind Gibson·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2015
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of IYCF education and practices on growth compared to an ecological control. Methods: As part of a randomized controlled effectiveness trial of micronutrient Sprinkles and IYCF education, all mothers received IYCF education. Group and individual...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21048