Background & aims Malnutrition is widespread among disadvantaged people in low-income
countries like Uganda. Children and adolescents living in children's homes are considered …

Background: The continued existence of under nutrition, associated with a steady increase
in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents, necessitates …

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 …

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 …

This assessment was made possible through internal International Medical Corps funding
and was further facilitated through the Amalima programme in Zimbabwe and technical …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …