Nutritional status among adolescent girls in children's homes: anthropometry and dietary patterns
T Berg, C Magala-Nyago, PO Iversen - Clinical Nutrition, 2018 - Elsevier
Background & aims Malnutrition is widespread among disadvantaged people in low-income
countries like Uganda. Children and adolescents living in children's homes are considered …
countries like Uganda. Children and adolescents living in children's homes are considered …
School environment, socioeconomic status and weight of children in Bloemfontein, South Africa
CM Walsh, SH Kruger, M Slabber-Stretch… - African Journal of …, 2015 - journals.co.za
Background: The continued existence of under nutrition, associated with a steady increase
in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents, necessitates …
in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents, necessitates …
Sex differences in under and over nutrition among school‐going Black teenagers in South Africa: an uneven nutrition trajectory
Objectives To investigate the nutritional status of Black South African teenagers by sex and
compare it with nutritional profiles of teenagers from other countries. Methods The first South …
compare it with nutritional profiles of teenagers from other countries. Methods The first South …
[HTML][HTML] Characteristics of global data on adolescent's dietary intake: a systematic scoping review
Data on adolescents' dietary intake are essential to improve their diets and nutrition.
However, the availability of (high quality) data on adolescents' dietary intake is scarce with …
However, the availability of (high quality) data on adolescents' dietary intake is scarce with …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of adolescent girl nutrition, dietary practices and roles in Zimbabwe
A Reese-Masterson, P Murakwani - Field Exchange 52, 2016 - ennonline.net
This assessment was made possible through internal International Medical Corps funding
and was further facilitated through the Amalima programme in Zimbabwe and technical …
and was further facilitated through the Amalima programme in Zimbabwe and technical …
Adolescent health and well‐being in sub‐Saharan Africa: Strengthening knowledge base and research capacity through a collaborative multi‐country school‐based …
S Shinde, RA Noor, M Mwanyika‐Sando… - Maternal & Child …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract In Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), adolescents make up around one‐quarter of the
population who are growing up in a rapidly urbanizing environment, with its associated risks …
population who are growing up in a rapidly urbanizing environment, with its associated risks …
Malnutrition in School‐Going Adolescents in Dessie Town, South Wollo, Ethiopia
G Mulu Birru, S Eshete Tadesse… - Journal of Nutrition …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Malnutrition among adolescents is a global public health problem. Nutrient
intake is a proxy measure of nutritional status, but studies in developing countries describing …
intake is a proxy measure of nutritional status, but studies in developing countries describing …
Adolescents' food habits and nutritional status in urban and rural areas in Cameroon, Africa
L Nzefa Dapi, C Nouedoui, U Janlert… - Scandinavian Journal of …, 2005 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Background: Food intake in Cameroon is based on three meals daily. The diet in
rural areas is based on traditional staple foods, while that of the urban population …
rural areas is based on traditional staple foods, while that of the urban population …
[HTML][HTML] Provincial Dietary Intake Study (PDIS): Energy and macronutrient intakes of children in a representative/random sample of 1–< 10-year-old children in two …
The double burden of malnutrition is still prevalent in South Africa, hence the importance of a
dietary survey to identify risks of under-and over-nutrition. A multistage stratified cluster …
dietary survey to identify risks of under-and over-nutrition. A multistage stratified cluster …
[HTML][HTML] The challenges of underweight and overweight in South African children: are we winning or losing the battle? A systematic review
MA Monyeki, A Awotidebe, GL Strydom… - International journal of …, 2015 - mdpi.com
Underweight and overweight are adverse effects of malnutrition and both are associated
with negative health consequences in children and adolescents. In South Africa, the burden …
with negative health consequences in children and adolescents. In South Africa, the burden …