Objectives: Iron deficiency has been linked with reduced developmental outcomes in children, however results are varied. This study aims to investigate the benefit of iron supplementation on developmental outcomes in under-two year old children. Methods: A randomized, double-blin...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21190
Objectives: Low literate mothers were targeted for a nutrition education program regarding knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding ID in an anaemia endemic population in Northern Ghana. The study demonstrates the application of adult learning principles in effective int...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21182
Objectives: Anaemia is a major nutritional problem in Myanmar and it is important to improve the preconceptional iron status of young women. In this study we assessed the beneficial effect of iron, folate and vitamin A supplementation on anaemia of adolescent girls. Methods: A ra...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21183
Elaine Ferguson, Mary Chea, Uraiporn Chittchang, Daovieng Douangvichit, Umi Fahmida, Sengchanh Kownnavong, Mai Le Bach, Nipa Rojroongwasinkul, Otte Santika, Jutta Skau, Do Tran, Lua Tran & Manithong Vonglokham·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2015
Objectives: To predict whether food-based approaches can ensure dietary adequacy for 6-23 month old children and women of reproductive age in SE Asia and to identify problem nutrients. Methods: Linear programming was used to determine whether nutritionally adequate diets based on...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21260
Jacques Berger, Campos Ponce Maiza, Chhoun Chamnan, Mary Chea, Marjoleine Dijkhuizen, Coleen Doak, Umi Fahmida, Elaine Ferguson, Paul Hulshof, Yves Kameli, Khov Kuong, Kongsap Akkhavong, Sengchanh Kounavong, Le Bach Mai, Siti Muslimatun, Nanna Roos, Prak Sophonneary, Frank Wieringa, Emorn Wasantwisut & Pattanee Winichagoon·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2015
Objectives: SMILING "Sustainable Micronutrient Interventions to Control Deficiencies and Improve Nutritional status and General Health in Asia" (FP7), is a transnational collaboration of research institutions and implementation agencies in five SEA countries: Cambodia, Indonesia,...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21286