A study to determine if dried moringa leaf powder is an acceptable supplement to combine with maize meal for Malawian children

L McLellan, J McKenzie, ME Clapham - Proceedings of the Nutrition …, 2010 - cambridge.org
The population of Malawi is just over 14 million (1). The staple crop in Malawi is maize, but
in the past 10 years Malawi has experienced at least five severe droughts and a number of …

Nutritional characterisation of Zambian Moringa oleifera: acceptability and safety of short-term daily supplementation in a group of malnourished girls

M Barichella, G Pezzoli, SA Faierman… - … journal of food …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
In Zambia, chronic malnutrition still is one of the most common problem among children. To
fight against malnutrition, the easiest short-term solution could be to combine specific types …

A study on Moringa oleifera leaves as a supplement to West African weaning foods

KK Kouevi - 2014 - reposit.haw-hamburg.de
Under-nutrition is the cause of more than one third of mortality amongst infants in the sub-
Sahara. Inadequate energy, protein malnutrition and micronutrients deficiency in comple …

Acceptability of a moringa-added complementary soft porridge to caregivers in Hammanskraal, Gauteng province and Lebowakgomo, Limpopo province, South Africa

S Ntila, AR Ndhlala, U Kolanisi, H Abdelgadir… - South African Journal of …, 2019 - ajol.info
Objectives: This study determined caregivers'(mothers') acceptability and perceptions of a
soft, white maize porridge (traditional complementary food (TCF)) that was modified by …

[PDF][PDF] The nutritional composition and acceptability of moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP)-supplemented mahewu: a maize meal-based beverage for improved food …

RN Olusanya - 2018 - core.ac.uk
Adequate nutrition is widely recognized as an essential element for a healthy and productive
lifestyle. However, poor nutrition, which leads to preventable health challenges, remains a …

Enhancing nutrient intake from moringa leaves through adequate consumption patterns

A de Saint Sauveur, MG Amenglor, J Kinda… - … Symposium on Moringa …, 2015 - actahort.org
Moringa leaves are rich in proteins and micronutrients. Moringanews has promoted their
production, processing and use in many African countries to fight against malnutrition and to …

Complementary Feeding Practices and Childhood Malnutrition in South Africa: The Potential of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder as a Fortificant: A Narrative Review

H Sokhela, L Govender, M Siwela - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Poor complementary feeding is a common practice in developing regions, including South
Africa (SA), and is one of the main contributing factors to childhood malnutrition. This paper …

Usage of Moringa Leaves as a Component in some Foodstuff

AM Abouel-Yazeed - Journal of Food and Dairy Sciences, 2019 - jfds.journals.ekb.eg
The target of this investigation was to determine the chemical analysis besides the
characteristic of the application of Egyptian Moringa oleifera leaves. Results found that the …

[PDF][PDF] Nutritional Outlooks of Moringa Oleifera and African Malnutrition Challenges: A Case Study of Nigeria

AS Oyekale - Life Sci J, 2012 - lifesciencesite.com
Securing adequate nutrition for the growing population is a major development agenda
being pursued by many African policy makers. However, hunger and malnutrition are still …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing the nutritional composition and consumer acceptability of Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP)-based snacks for improving food and nutrition …

N Zungu, A Van Onselen, U Kolanisi… - South African Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Severe wasting affects 16 million children globally, while 159 million children have stunted
growth. In South Africa, some 2.3 million children are undernourished. Snacking plays a …