Evidence of concurrent stunting and obesity among children under 2 years from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds in the era of the integrated nutrition …

P Modjadji, LN Masilela, L Cele, M Mathibe… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
In view of persistent stunting and increasing rates of obesity coexisting among children in
the era of the Integrated Nutrition Programme, a cross-sectional study was conducted to …

Complementary feeding: a critical window of opportunity from six months onwards

LM Du Plessis, HS Kruger, L Sweet - South African Journal of Clinical …, 2013 - ajol.info
This paper aims to propose evidence-based, paediatric food-based dietary guidelines on
the complementary feeding period, from six to 24 months, of South Africa. A growing body of …

Breastfeeding in South Africa: are we making progress?

L Du Plessis, N Peer, R English… - South African Health …, 2016 - journals.co.za
Recent global evidence shows that breastfeeding benefits both mothers and babies in rich
and poor nations. Furthermore, evidence suggests that concerted national efforts to scale up …

Does abolishing user fees lead to improved health status? Evidence from post-apartheid South Africa

S Tanaka - American economic Journal: economic policy, 2014 - aeaweb.org
Whether user fees for health services should be charged or abolished for the poor has
recently been debated. This study examines the impact on child health status of removing …

The important role of food composition in policies and programmes for better public health: A South African case study

HC Schönfeldt, N Hall, B Pretorius - Food chemistry, 2018 - Elsevier
Most governments have committed to the set of Sustainable Development Goals established
by the United Nations (UN) to be achieved by 2030. Subsequently the governments have …

Factors associated with malnutrition among children aged six months to five years in a semi-rural area of the Western Cape, South Africa

R Loots, B Yan, H Vember - Child Care in Practice, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Malnutrition is a global concern and it impacts negatively on mortality, morbidity, educability
and productivity. Millions of children in South Africa are affected. This study examines the …

[PDF][PDF] Priority areas for reducing stunting in South Africa: Examining the implications of recent international evidence

R Burger, L du Plessis, T Gangaidzo, G Wills - ECD WP, 2022 - ilifalabantwana.co.za
This working paper summarises and discusses the most recent and best available
international evidence on stunting. Our aim is to inform and guide the public debate, the …

Commitment and capacity for the support of breastfeeding in South Africa: A paediatric food-based dietary guideline

LM Du Plessis - South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2013 - ajol.info
This paper aims to summarise current evidence and highlight best practices, in order to
propose a paediatric food-based dietary guideline (FBDG) on exclusive breastfeeding for …

Upaya peningkatan status gizi balita malnutrisi akut berat melalui program home care

T Huriah, L Trisnantoro, F Haryanti, M Julia - Kesmas, 2014 - scholarhub.ui.ac.id
Malnutrisi pada balita masih merupakan permasalahan di Indonesia termasuk di Daerah
Istimewa Yogyakarta. Berdasarkan indikator berat badan menurut tinggi badan, 2, 6% balita …

An assessment of the integrated nutrition programme for malnourished children aged six months to five years at primary healthcare facilities in Mangaung, Free State …

H Brits, G Joubert, K Eyman, R De Vink… - South African Family …, 2017 - journals.co.za
Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition can be linked
to 45% of deaths in children under the age of five years. The Integrated Nutrition Programme …