Micronutrient deficiency still occurs in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) despite the availability of
several food resources, particularly fermented foods and vegetables, with high nutritional …

Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate gender differences in nutritional status,
dietary intake, physical activity and hand hygiene among adolescents from diverse …

Background The objectives of this study were to examine nutrient intakes of tuberculosis
(TB) patients and to identify their associated factors. Methods In this cross-sectional study …

This work reviewed the maternal and child folate status and the strategies used to tackle
health disorders related to folate deficiencies in Africa. Published surveys conducted …

To reduce micronutrient deficiencies, Senegal mandates the fortification of refined oil with
vitamin A and wheat flour with iron and folic acid. Expanding Senegal's large‐scale food …

Cereal-based fermented foods (CBFF) are frequently consumed by young children in West-
Africa. Seven CBFF types (gelatinized doughs, porridges, dumplings, and fritters, made from …

Chronic diseases may affect the nutritional status of children and adolescents. Calcium (Ca),
phosphorus (P), and vitamin D (Vit-D) are crucial nutrients for their growth and development …

Changes in eating behavior of adolescents are associated with high consumption of
processed and ultra-processed foods. This study evaluated the association between these …

Introduction. Nutrition education targeting adolescents' health has the potential to enhance
their well‐being into adulthood. This study assessed the impact of nutrition education on the …

Background Lipid profile abnormalities are an integral part of metabolic syndrome (MetS)
and major underlying causes of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type-2 diabetes mellitus …