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Association of micronutrients and child growth in children aged 7-15 years from Qwa-Qwa, South Africa

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 31 , issue 3 , 2018 , pages: 62–66

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2017.1392743

Author(s): Abdulkadir Egal Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, South Africa , Wilna Oldewage-Theron Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, South Africa

Keywords: Children , child growth , growth monitoring , micronutrient

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Abstract

Objectives: This study investigated the possible associations between micronutrient deficiencies and child growth in the rural community of Qwa-Qwa in the Free State province of South Africa (SA).

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