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Can the high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies, stunting and overweight in children at ages 1 and 3 years in the Central Region of Limpopo province be explained by diet?

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 19 , issue 3 , 2006 , pages: 102–113

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2006.11734102

Author(s): Ramoteme Mamabolo School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Science, , Nelia Steyn Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, , Marianne Alberts Medical Sciences Programme,

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Abstract

Objective. To assess whether the high prevalence of stunting and overweight accompanied by serum deficiencies of iron, folate and vitamin B12 in children at ages 1 and 3 years, can be explained by their diet.

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