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The Use of Roots to Test N, P and K Deficiencies in Eucalyptus Nutrition
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Forestry Journal • Authors: John Dighton --- , HelenE. Jones --- ,Bioassays have been developed which can provide diagnostics of the nutritional status of trees. They measure the flux of N, P or Rb for K into roots from standard solutions where the rate of influx is inversely related to nutrient... -
Effect of simulated acid rain and sulphur nutrition on the growth, sulphate and cation content of Bromus diandrus Roth.
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: G.M. Phillips --- Department of Botany, L.M. Raitt --- Department of Botany, J. Aalbers --- Department of Botany,Bromus diandrus seedlings were grown in sand culture under greenhouse conditions, using a two factor randomized block design. Two levels of sulphur nutrition (with and without) and three acid rain treatments were applied. The plants were harvested 45 days after... -
The effect of tillage system and rate and time of nitrogen application on maize performance on a sandy Avalon soil
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: P.M. Lang --- , Republic of South Africa J.B. Mallett --- , Republic of South AfricaFour nitrogen fertilizer regimes were superimposed on a tillage trial on a sandy Avalon soil at Dundee in 1985 in order to investigate whether the rate and time of N fertilizer application influenced the poor early-season growth and reduced yields... -
Die invloed van kalsium en magnesium op die groei van tabakplante en opname van kalium, kalsium en magnesium in waterkultuur
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: C.J. Steenkamp --- , Republiek van Suid-Afrika J.A. de Bruyn --- Departement Plantkunde, Republiek van Suid-Afrika A.A. Theron --- Departement Grond- en Waterboukunde, Republiek van Suid-Afrika'n Toename in the Ca-konsentrasie van 'n voedingsoplossing het 'n verhoging in biomassa tot gevolg gehad asook 'n verhoogde opname van K en Ca deur tabakplante. Die opname van Mg aan die anderkant word onderdruk deur toenemende konsentrasies van Ca... -
Seasonal uptake and distribution of nutrient elements by kiwifruit vines 1. Macronutrients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: W. A.G. Kotzé --- , Republic of South Africa Johanna de Villiers --- , Republic of South AfricaDry matter production and uptake and distribution of macronutrients in kiwifruit vines (Actinidia deliciosa (A. Chev.) C.F. Liang et A.R. Ferguson var. deliciosa) cv. Hayward were studied in sand culture. The total dry mass of the kiwifruit vine increased sharply... -
Seasonal uptake and distribution of nutrient elements by kiwifruit vines 2. Micronutrients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: W. A.G. Kotzé --- , Republic of South Africa Johanna de Villiers --- , Republic of South AfricaUptake and distribution of micronutrients by kiwifruit vines (Actinidia deliciosa (A. Chev.) C.F. Liang et A.R. Ferguson var. deliciosa) cv. Hayward were studied in sand culture. The period of rapid accumulation of different micronutrients differed substantially. Zinc was accumulated mainly... -
The influence of phosphorus on the tolerance of maize (Zea mays L.) to atrazine
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: C.F. Reinhardt --- Department of Plant Production, Republic of South Africa P.C. Nel --- Department of Plant Production, Republic of South AfricaGlasshouse and field studies were conducted to examine the effect of high phosphorus (P) application on the tolerance of the maize cultivar SSM2041 to atrazine [2-chloro-4-(ethylamino)-6-(isopropylamino)-s-tria- zine]. Two glasshouse experiments were conducted. In one, seedlings were exposed to five P... -
Effect of foliar- and soil-applied boron in deciduous fruit orchards 1: apple and pear
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: J. Wooldridge --- , South AfricaBetween autumn 1996 and May 1998 a variety of boron (B) treatments were applied to mature apple and pear trees on soils containing 0.3 to 0.5 mg B kg−1. Average mid-season apple leaf B levels in the B treatments were... -
Effect of foliar- and soil-applied boron in deciduous fruit orchards 2: apricot and peach
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: J. Wooldridge --- , South AfricaBetween autumn 1996 and May 1998 a variety of boron (B) treatments were applied to mature apricot and peach trees in Western Cape orchards on soils containing 0.2 to 0.7 mg B kg−1. Leaf B levels in the B treatments... -
Effect of timing and method of nitrogen application on rind colour, fruit size, internal fruit quality and yield of ‘Mihowase Satsuma’ mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: F.N. Mudau --- Department of Horticultural Science, Republic of South Africa S. Tuwana --- Department of Horticultural Science, Republic of South Africa K.I. Theron --- Department of Horticultural Science, Republic of South Africa E. Rabe --- Department of Horticultural Science, Republic of South AfricaEarly rind colour development is a major problem in the production of early-maturing ‘Mihowase Satsuma’ mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) in the Western Cape, South Africa. The effect of different combinations of soil- applied limestone ammonium nitrate and foliar-applied low-biuret urea... -
Effect of commercially available rhizobacteria strains on growth and production of lettuce, tomato and pepper
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: K.S. Yobo --- Discipline of Plant Pathology, Republic of South Africa M.D. Laing --- Discipline of Plant Pathology, Republic of South Africa C.H. Hunter --- Discipline of Microbiology, Republic of South AfricaSeven microbial products of the genus Bacillus were evaluated under greenhouse and shadehouse conditions for efficacy on lettuce, tomato and pepper as plant growth promoters. Treatments were applied as a drench (106 cfu ml1) directly onto seedlings in composted pine... -
Effects of early season and autumn nitrogen applications on young ‘Keisie’ canning peach trees on a sandy, infertile soil
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: J. Wooldridge --- , South AfricaThe effects of autumn (A) and early season (S) nitrogen (N) applications were investigated in a young ‘Keisie’ canning peach orchard on an infertile sandy soil in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Over the first four consistent bearing seasons,... -
Effects of potassium and early-season nitrogen applications on young ‘Keisie’ canning peach trees on a sandy, infertile soil
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: J. Wooldridge --- , South AfricaThe effects of different rates of potassium (K) and early season nitrogen (SN) were investigated in a ‘Keisie’ canning peach orchard on a sandy, infertile soil, at 1111 trees ha−1, in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Over the first... -
The effects of soil amendments and mulch on emergence, pod development and yield of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.) in a hard-setting soil
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: S.A. Materechera --- Crop Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Science & Technology, Republic of South Africa B. Motsuenyane --- Crop Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Science & Technology, Republic of South Africa J.R. Modise --- Crop Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Science & Technology, Republic of South AfricaPoor crop establishment is a common problem in the soils of semi-arid areas of South Africa and is often one of the main factors limiting crop yields. Hard-setting Hutton soils (Chromic Luvisol) expose shoots of emerging crop seedlings to high... -
Effect of liming and mineral nutrition on growth of honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) plants
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: M.E. Joubert --- , South Africa W. A.G. Kotzé --- , South Africa J. Wooldridge --- , South AfricaA short-duration pot trial was carried out to determine the effects of liming and of mineral nutrients on Cyclopia spp., a newly commercially significant member of the fynbos flora, which habitually grows in acid, low phosphorus (P) sandy soils. Total... -
Honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) response to phosphorus fertilisation and mulching
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: M.E. Joubert --- , South Africa P.S. Botma --- , South Africa W. A.G. Kotzé --- , South Africa J. Wooldridge --- , South AfricaHoneybush (Cyclopia spp.) is endemic to the Western- and Eastern Cape where it grows naturally in sandy, acidic, low- phosphorus (P) soils. The effects of different rates of applied P, and of mulches, on the growth of four honeybush species... -
Phosphorus application rate, and time after application, affect soil and leaf phosphorus concentrations in an upland Western Cape apple orchard
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: J. Wooldridge --- , South AfricaThe effects of different rates of phosphorus (P) applied during soil preparation on leaf and soil P concentrations, and on leaf K, were investigated in a field trial in which Starking apple trees were grown on a limed, initially low-P... -
Advances in sugarcane soil fertility research in Southern Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: J.H. Meyer --- , R. van Antwerpen --- ,The South African sugar industry is a modern, well organised industry and highly cost-competitive in world terms, producing some 2.3 million tons of sugar annually from 20 million tons of cane. The bulk of the cane is produced by some... -
Crop physiology: A perspective for southern Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: A.T. Modi --- , P.L. Greenfield --- ,Crop physiology is a broad subject and a comprehensive treatise of all its aspects is impossible, even in a whole volume dedicated to the subject. With a few exceptions, plant physiology, rather than crop physiology, is commonly the focus when... -
Effect of nitrogen levels and sources on production of Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. Cicla)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: G.M. Engelbrecht --- Department of Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences, South Africa G.M. Ceronio --- Department of Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences, South Africa P.C. Motseki --- Department of Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences, South AfricaTo optimise the production of Swiss chard, high levels of nitrogen fertiliser are often applied. This may have adverse effects on both the economy of fertilisation and the nutritional value of the human diet. Very little is known about both... -
Macro and micro element requirements of young and bearing apple trees under drip fertigation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Grace N. Kangueehi --- Department of Horticultural Science, South Africa P.J.C. Stassen --- , South Africa K.I. Theron --- Department of Horticultural Science, South Africa J. Wooldridge --- , South Africa‘Brookfield Gala’ apple trees on Merton 793 rootstock were planted on a loam sand soil at 2000 trees ha−1, trained to a central leader using the solaxe system and supplied with nutrients by drip fertigation. Trees were individually excavated at... -
Evaluation of electrical conductivity of the fertiliser solution on growth and flowering of a Cymbidium hybrid
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: SK Naik --- , India D Barman --- , India Rampal --- , India RP Medhi --- , IndiaThe effects of three fertiliser solutions (20:20:20, 15:5:25 and 12:30:10 NPK) with electrical conductivity (EC) of 1, 1.5 or 2 mS cm−1 on growth and flowering of Cymbidium ‘Sleeping Nymph’ were investigated over three years. One-year-old tissue-cultured propagules of ‘Sleeping... -
Nitrogen and phosphorus concentration in faeces: an indicator of range quality as a practical adjunct to existing range evaluation methods
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: C.C. Grant M.J.S. Peel J.B.J. van RyssenVegetation monitoring, currently complemented by climatic data in particular rainfall areas, does not always supply sufficient information to provide reliable guidelines for appropriate stocking densities on ranch or reserve scale. This paper considers how the nutrient status of animals may... -
Mineral element status of soils, native pastures and cattle blood serum in the mid-altitude of western Ethiopia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Lemma Gizachew Adane Hirpha Fikadu Jalata G N SmitDespite the crucial role of mineral elements in animal production and health, their status in soil, native pasture and animal body tissues or fluids in the mid-altitude of Ethiopia has had little study. To determine the concentration of mineral elements... -
The effect of defoliation environment on primary growth allocation and secondary tiller recruitment of two bunchgrasses
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: KW Tomlinson TG O'ConnorCompositional shifts of bunchgrass species in the Southern Tall Grassveld in response to different combinations of non-selective mowing and burning appear to reflect differences in growth strategy among species, but there are few studies of South African grasses designed to... -
Variation in nutritional composition and growth performance of some halophytic species grown under saline conditions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: MY AshrafStudies were conducted at the Biosaline Research Station-II of the Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad, Pakistan to evaluate biomass production and nutritive value of some salt-tolerant grasses and bushes, i.e. Leptochloa fusca, Sporobolus arabicus (Poaceae), Suaeda fruticosa,... -
AU Triumph, Johnstone and Kentucky 31 tall fescue pastures versus maize silage in diets for lactating dairy cattle
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: J.F. Kabiligi --- , Rwanda B.R. Moss --- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, United States of America D.I. Bransby --- Agronomy Dept., United States of America J.L. Holliman --- , United States of America J.C. Lin --- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, United States of AmericaThe performance of lactating dairy cattle fed on a maize silage (S) dry‐lot scheme was compared with that of lactating dairy cattle switched abruptly from a dry‐lot regime to graze endophyte‐free Johnstone (J), Kentucky 31 (K), or AU Triumph (T)... -
Nutrition education and counselling as strategic interventions to improvehealth outcomes in adult outpatients with HIV: a literature review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: HannahL. Kaye --- , South Africa CarlosJ. Moreno-Leguizamon --- , South AfricaMalnutrition poses a significant risk for people living with HIV and accelerates disease progression. This is because adequate nutrition is essential for optimal immune function. This article discusses research on the role and use of nutrition education or counselling as... -
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE POWDERS, PROPERTIES AND POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS IN NUTRITION
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Forestry Journal • Authors: H. Steege B. Phillipp R.E. Nest G. Magister H.J. Lewerenz D. Bleyl Reeves -
Effect of dietary protein to energy ratio on growth and nitrogenous waste production of cultured dusky kob Argyrosomus japonicus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: LD Woolley --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa CLW Jones --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa PJ Britz --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South AfricaThe effect of dietary protein to energy ratio (P:E) on the growth of dusky kob Argyrosomus japoni-cus was investigated as a first step towards formulating a practical diet for this potential mariculture species in South Africa. The effects of dietary... -
Foliar nutrient levels as indicators of site quality for Pinus patula in the Mpumalanga escarpment area
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: The Southern African Forestry Journal • Authors: J.R. Louw --- , M.C. Scholes --- School of Plant, Animal & Environmental Sciences, South AfricaThe South African forest industry is based on intensively managed monoculture systems, and requires diagnostic tools for the development of site-related nutrient management policies. Worldwide, the evaluation of foliar nutrient concentrations is one of the most widely used techniques in... -
Site and stand age effects on fertiliser responses in Pinus patula pulpwood plantations in Swaziland
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: The Southern African Forestry Journal • Authors: Andrew R. Morris --- Sappi Forests Research: Shaw Research Centre,Six fertiliser trials were establishedin separate stands in their 4th , 7th or 12th year on both granite and gabbro derived soils intheUsutu Forest, Swaziland. All trials compared the same factorial combination ofN, P and K fertilisers. Tree growth response... -
Food consumption patterns, diversity of food nutrients and mean nutrient intake in relation to HIV/AIDS status in Kisumu district Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Agatha Christine Onyango --- School of Public Health and Community Development, Kenya Mary Khakoni Walingo --- School of Public Health and Community Development, Kenya Lucas Othuon --- Department of Educational Psychology, KenyaAs the causes and consequences of the AIDS epidemic become clearer, so does the fundamental importance of food and nutritional security for HIV-affected individuals. Even as food insecurity remains a major problem in poor households, its effects are worsened in... -
Towards an abalone weaning diet: evaluation of agar-bound fishmeal and spirulina as dietary ingredients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: I Ismail CLW Jones PJ Britz AJ EsterhuizenSurvival of post-settlement abalone when 'weaning' them from diatoms onto macroalgae/artificial feed remains unpredictable for farmers. It is hypothesised that spirulina algae, which are high in protein, may be a suitable feed ingredient for weaning abalone. Over a period of... -
Seasonal nutrient fluctuation in selected plant species in the Kalahari
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: FH Stapelberg MW van Rooyen J du P BothmaSeasonal changes in crude protein, phosphorus and calcium contents of five common plant species in the south-western Kalahari were investigated. Three species that are browsed by springbok (Acacia erioloba, Grewia flava and Rhigozum trichotomum) and two grass species (Schmidtia kalahariensis... -
Why don't our stands grow even faster? Control of production and carbon cycling in eucalypt plantations
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science • Authors: MG Ryan D Binkley JL StapeThe growth of Eucalyptus stands varies several fold across sites, under the influence of resource availability, stand age and stand structure. We describe a series of related studies that aim to understand the mechanisms that drive this great range in... -
A review of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: T Kerry --- uMgungundlovu Health District,The IMCI approach ensures that a comprehensive and accurate assessment is made of a sick child using simple yet reliable clinical signs at the first contact level. Also doctors, especially those working in the public sector need to understand the... -
Healthy lifestyle interventions in general practice Part 11: Lifestyle and arthritic conditions—rheumatoid arthritis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MP Schwellnus --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, South Africa DN Patel --- , South Africa C Nossel --- , South Africa M Dreyer --- , South Africa S Whitesman --- Institute for Mindfulness, South Africa EW Derman --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, South AfricaRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes symmetrical polyarthritis of large and small joints. RA affects about 0.5–1% of the population and is more common in females than males. In recent years, it has been... -
Healthy lifestyle interventions in general practice Part 13: Lifestyle and osteoporosis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MP Schwellnus --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, DN Patel --- , C Nossel --- , M Dreyer --- , S Whitesman --- Institute for Mindfulness, South Africa L Micklesfield --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, EW Derman --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology,Osteoporosis is defined as a systemic skeletal disease that is characterised by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fractures. Therefore, the diagnosis of osteoporosis is based on... -
Healthy lifestyle interventions in general practice: Part 14: Lifestyle and obesity
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: EW Derman --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Dept of Human Biology, S Whitesman --- Institute for Mindfulness, South Africa M Dreyer --- Vitality Wellness, DN Patel --- Vitality Wellness, CJ Nossel --- Vitality Wellness, EV Lambert --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Dept of Human Biology, MP Schwellnus --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Dept of Human Biology,Obesity is defined as an excessive amount of body fat or adiposity. It can be measured using the body mass index (BMI), and according to established criteria for adult men and women, overweight is defined as a BMI between 25–30... -
Healthy lifestyle interventions in general practice Part 10: Lifestyle and arthritic conditions—Osteoarthritis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MP Schwellnus --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, DN Patel --- Vitality Wellness, C Nossel --- Vitality Wellness, M Dreyer --- Vitality Wellness, S Whitesman --- Institute for Mindfulness, South Africa EW Derman --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine,Chronic musculoskeletal disease is one of the most common causes of disability worldwide with considerable economic impact in health care. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal disease affecting a large proportion of the population with an increasing predicted... -
Factors associated with undernutrition and overweight in elderly patients presenting at a primary care clinic in Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: LA Adebusoye [AN0001] IO Ajayi --- Department of Epidemiology, MD Dairo --- Department of Epidemiology, AO Ogunniyi --- Department of Medicine and Consultant Physician, NigeriaBackground: Undernutrition and overweight are commonly overlooked health problems of the elderly, often due to the implicit assumption that undernutrition is a rare occurrence in old age and overweight is an invariable consequence of ageing. -
Iron status and anaemia of chronic disease in HIV-infected African women in Mangaung, Bloemfontein
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: CM Walsh --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Z Hattingh --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, FJ Veldman --- Fibrinogen Unit, CJ Bester --- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences,Background: Anaemia occurs widely among people living with HIV/AIDS. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of HIV status on iron status, more specifically to investigate the nutritional health of women between 25 and 44 years of... -
Anthropometric profile of HIV-uninfected and HIV-infected women aged 25–44 years in Mangaung, Free State
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Z Hattingh --- School of Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, South Africa C Walsh --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa CJ Bester --- Department of Biostatistics, South AfricaBackground: Obesity and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) affect significant numbers of black women in South Africa. -
The basics of prescribing infant formulas
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: CJW Owens --- Nutrition Information Centre, IL Labuschagne --- Nutrition Information Centre, MJ Lombard --- Nutrition Information Centre,All infant formulas must support the normal growth and development of infants, and this needs to be scientifically demonstrated. Formulas have to contain sufficient amounts of basic nutrients, and so are nutritionally interchangeable, with no evidence indicating that one brand... -
Nurses' monitoring of the Road to Health Chart at primary healthcare level in Makhado, Limpopo province
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: G Kitenge --- Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital, I Govender --- Department of Family Medicine,Background: The Road to Health Chart (RTHC) is a record chart carried by the caregiver that combines essential information on the growth monitoring of a child, immunisation, vitamin A supplementation, deworming medicine and other illnesses. It provides useful information to... -
The use of prebiotics and probiotics in infant formula
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: TS Ackerberg --- Nutrition Information Centre, IL Labuschagne --- Nutrition Information Centre, MJ Lombard --- Nutrition Information Centre,Gastrointestinal flora influences health, but the composition of flora can be changed with prebiotics or probiotics. The addition of probiotics to powdered infant formula has not been demonstrated to be harmful to healthy term infants. However, evidence of clinical efficacy... -
Introducing solid foods
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MJ Lombard --- Nutrition Information Centre, IL Labuschagne --- Nutrition Information Centre,There are recommendations to guide parents to help their infants make the transition from milk to weaning foods, but they differ in their focus in developed or developing countries and on the physiological and behavioural reasons that underlie the introduction... -
The basics of prescribing infant formulas
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: CJW Owens --- Nutrition Information Centre, IL Labuschagne --- Nutrition Information Centre, MJ Lombard --- Nutrition Information Centre,All infant formulas must support the normal growth and development of infants, and this needs to be scientifically demonstrated. Formulas have to contain sufficient amounts of basic nutrients, and so are nutritionally interchangeable, with no evidence indicating that one brand... -
Evaluation of a school-based nutrition and physical activity programme for Grade 4 learners in the Western Cape province
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: KL Jacobs --- Head of Division, Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, B Mash --- Head of Division, Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, CE Draper --- University of Cape Town/Medical Research Council Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, J Forbes --- University of Cape Town/Medical Research Council Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, EV Lambert --- University of Cape Town/Medical Research Council Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine,Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Making the Difference programme (MTDP), an education-and activity-based intervention for Grade 4 learners at primary schools in the Western Cape. -
Nutrient leaching under zero tension in a subtropical clonal eucalypt plantation on a sandy soil in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Steven B Dovey --- Sustainable Forest Productivity Research, South Africa Ben du Toit --- Department of Forest and Wood Science, South Africa Willem P de Clercq --- Department of Soil Science, South AfricaLittle is known about the effects of residue burning or retention on nutrient leaching during the inter-rotation of clonal Eucalyptus grown on the sandy soils of subtropical Zululand, South Africa. A study compared zero-tension nutrient leaching through the top metre... -
Factors influencing adherence to dietary guidelines: a qualitative study on the experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes attending a clinic in Cape Town
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Z Ebrahim --- Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, A De Villiers --- Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, T Ahmed --- Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences,Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the Groote Schuur Hospital Diabetes Clinic in relation to contextual factors that promote or impede adherence to nutrition care guidelines. -
Assessment of nutritional status of in-school adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: O Omobuwa --- Department of Community Medicine, Nigeria CO Alebiosu --- Department of Medicine, Nigeria FO Olajide --- Department of Community Health, Nigeria WO Adebimpe --- Department of Community Medicine, NigeriaBackground: Adolescents are tomorrow’s adult population, hence their health and well-being are crucial. The objective of this study was to determine the nutritional status of in-school adolescents in Ibadan, south-western Nigeria. -
Effects of irrigation water quality on vegetables Part 2: Chemical and nutritional content
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Loyiso L Mzini --- Döhne Agricultural Development Institute, South Africa Kevin Winter --- Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, South AfricaThe internal qualities of edible vegetable crops have not been widely researched in South Africa. The aim of this study was to determine possible accumulation of nutrients and heavy metals within these crops after being irrigated with greywater (generated from... -
Development of a diabetes mellitus nutritional management manual for South African healthcare professionals
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: U Rausch --- Division of Human Nutrition, South Africa IL Labuschagne --- Division of Human Nutrition, South Africa MJ Lombard --- Division of Human Nutrition, South AfricaBackground: The objective was to develop a standardised education manual for healthcare professionals in South Africa on the nutritional management of diabetes mellitus. -
The role of community health workers in the re-engineering of primary health care in rural Eastern Cape
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Karl le Roux --- Zithulele Hospital, South Africa Ingrid M le Roux --- Philani Maternal, South Africa Nokwanele Mbewu --- Philani Maternal, South Africa Emily Davis --- Semel Institute and the Department of Psychiatry, USABackground: Primary Health Care in South Africa is being re-engineered to create a model of integrated care across different levels of the health care system. From hospitals to clinics, in the community and in the home, health care will focus... -
The impact of Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) in targeted supplementation of children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Liana Steenkamp --- HIV & AIDS Research Unit, South Africa Ronette Lategan --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Jacques Raubenheimer --- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South AfricaObjective: To describe catch-up growth in children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) on targeted supplementation using Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF). -
The role of nutrient solution composition on the uptake of nutrients, growth and vase life of tulips grown hydroponically under South African conditions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Geline Derbyshire --- Department of Agronomy, South Africa Eleanor W Hoffman --- Department of Horticultural Sciences, South Africa Estelle Kempen --- Department of Agronomy, South AfricaAn understanding and optimisation of the key agronomical aspects required for successful hydroponic cultivation of cut tulips in South Africa, a warm production region, is essential to unlock its commercial potential. In this study the effect of nutrient solution composition,... -
Acute gastroenteritis among children in the developing world
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: Angela Revelas --- General Practitioner, GreeceAcute gastroenteritis represents a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Young children are affected most frequently, with three to 10 episodes of diarrhoea per subject per year, a rate that decreases to less than one episode annually for children... -
Influence of pressmud on the development of the ovary, oogenesis and the neurosecretory cells of the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae (Kinberg)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: K. Parthasarathi --- Department of Zoology, India L.S. Ranganathan --- Department of Zoology, IndiaThe histology of brain neurosecretory cells and the development of the ovary and oocytes of preclitellate, early clitellate and late clitellate stages of Eudrilus eugeniae reared in clay loam soil and pressmud have been studied. E. eugeniae reared in pressmud... -
Concurrent pregnancy and lactation in wild giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Francois Deacon --- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Department of Animal, Wildlife, and Grassland Sciences, South Africa Pierre J Nel --- Free State Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs, South Africa Fred B Bercovitch --- Primate Research Institute and Wildlife Research Center, JapanLactation boosts reproductive costs by depleting maternal condition and delaying subsequent conception. However, some evidence suggests that giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) have evolved a mechanism to minimise the time allocated to suckling-induced suppression of ovulation. Here, we show for the first... -
Lung function decline is accelerated in South Africans with cystic fibrosis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: R Masekela --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, South Africa S Olorunju --- Biostatistics Unit, South Africa RJ Green --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, South Africa NT Magidimisa --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, South AfricaBackground: Poor nutritional status has been shown to be associated with a significant decline in lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis. There are few data published on the lung function decline and the effects of nutritional status in cystic... -
Are South African women willing and able to apply the new food-based dietary guidelines? Lessons for nutrition educators
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: P. Love --- Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, E.M.W. Maunder --- School of Agricultural Sciences andAgribusiness, J.M. Green --- School of Agricultural Sciences andAgribusiness,Background -
Socio-demographic profiles and anthropometric status of 0- to 71-month-old children and their caregivers in rural districts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Cm. Smuts --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, M. Faber --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, Se. Schoeman --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, Ja. Laubscher --- Biostatics Unit, A. Oelofse --- Centre for Nutrition, Ajs. Benadé --- Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Ma. Dhansay --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit,Abstract -
Construction of a valid and reliable test to determine knowledge on dietary fat of higher-educated young adults
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: I. Venter --- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Cape TownAbstract -
Nutritional management of the burn patient
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Prins --- Little Company of Mary Hospital,The incidence of burn injuries is on the increase in Africa due to migration to urban areas and the development of slum areas, but there is a paucity of such data on the African continent. The South African Medical Research... -
What factors determine the use of the nutrition information on the food label when female consumers from Pietermaritzburg select and purchase fat spreads?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: NL. Wiles --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Pietermaritzburg M. Paterson --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Pietermaritzburg JL. Meaker --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, PietermaritzburgObjectives: This study set out to determine the following in relation to the nutrition information on the food labels of selected fat spreads: the demographic profile of female consumers using the food label, reasons for food label use and whether... -
The risk of developing malnutrition in people living with HIV/AIDS: Observations from six support groups in Botswana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ms. Nnyepi --- Department of Home Economics Education, BotswanaObjectives: The objectives of this study were 1) to determine the proportion of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) at risk of developing malnutrition, 2) to determine the prevalence of malnutrition (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2), and 3) to describe the dietary... -
Nutrition interventions in the workplace: Evidence of best practice
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Np Steyn --- Knowledge Systems, W. Parker --- Knowledge Systems, Ev Lambert --- Sports Science Institute, Department of Human Biology, Z. Mchiza --- Knowledge Systems,Aim: The aim of this desktop study was to review all workplace interventions having a nutrition component, published in peer-reviewed literature between 1995 and 2006 by WHO, and to document activities that were successful, as well as possible barriers to... -
Fast-food consumption among 17-year-olds in the Birth to Twenty cohort
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Feeley --- Birth to Twenty Research Programme, South Africa Jm Pettifor --- MRC Mineral Metabolism Research Unit and Department of Paediatrics, South Africa Sa Norris --- Birth to Twenty Research Programme, South AfricaObjectives: Assessment of fast-food consumption in urban black adolescents. -
Nutritional status, quality of life and CD4 cell count of adults living with HIV/AIDS in the Ga-Rankuwa area (South Africa)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: E. Venter --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gj Gericke --- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pj Bekker --- Biostatistics Unit, South AfricaObjective: To determine if there was a relationship between CD4 cell count, nutritional status and self-reported quality of life (QoL) in HIV-infected adults. -
Nutritional, immune, micronutrient and health status of HIV-infected children in care centres in Mangaung
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: L. Steenkamp --- Nutrition Consultant in Private Practice, A. Dannhauser --- Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South Africa D. Walsh --- General Practitioner, G. Joubert --- Department of Biostatistics, South Africa Fj Veldman --- School of Health Technology, South Africa E. Van der Walt --- Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South Africa C. Cox --- Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South Africa Mk Hendricks --- School of Child and Adolescent Health, South Africa H. Dippenaar --- Department of Family Practice, South AfricaAim: To assess the nutritional, immune, micronutrient and health status of antiretroviral-naïve HIV-infected children. -
A review of school nutrition interventions globally as an evidence base for the development of the HealthKick programme in the Western Cape, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Np Steyn --- Knowledge Systems, Ev Lambert --- Sports Science Institute, Department of Human Biology, W. Parker --- Knowledge Systems, Z. Mchiza --- Knowledge Systems, A. De Villiers --- Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit,Aim: The aim of this study was to review all school interventions having a nutrition component, published in peer-reviewed literature between 1995 and 2006, and to document activities that were successful as well as those that were possible barriers in... -
Are 20th-century recommendations for growth and height correct? A review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Tt Samaras [AN0001]Findings supporting the counter-intuitive thesis that smaller body size promotes greater health and longevity are reviewed. In addition, the risks of promoting further growth through genetic manipulation are explored in relation to chronic disease and longevity. Supporting examples from animal... -
Primary health care facility infrastructure and services and the nutritional status of children 0 to 71 months old and their caregivers attending these facilities in four rural districts in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: S Schoeman --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, Cm Smuts --- Currently from Center of Excellence in Nutrition, Potchefstroom M Faber --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, M Van Stuijvenberg --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, A Oelofse --- Currently from Center for Nutrition, Ja Laubscher --- Bio-statistics Unit, Ajs Benadé --- Currently from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Ma Dhansay --- Currently from Executive Research Directorate,Objective: To assess primary health care (PHC) facility infrastructure and services, and the nutritional status of 0 to 71-month-old children and their caregivers attending PHC facilities in the Eastern Cape (EC) and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provinces in South Africa. -
Dietary fat knowledge and intake of mid-adolescents attending public schools in the Bellville/Durbanville area of the city of Cape Town
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: I. Venter --- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, South Africa A. Winterbach --- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, South AfricaObjectives: This survey primarily investigated the dietary fat knowledge and intake of 17-year-olds. -
Characteristics and factors influencing fast food intake of young adult consumers in Johannesburg, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Mk Van Zyl --- Woolworths South Africa (Pty) Ltd, South Africa Np Steyn --- Knowledge Systems, South Africa Ml Marais --- Division of Human Nutrition, South AfricaObjectives: To determine fast food consumption patterns, socio-economic characteristics and other factors that influence the fast food intake of young adults from different socio-economic areas in Johannesburg, South Africa. -
Adverse social, nutrition and health conditions in rural districts of the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: S. Schoeman --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, South Africa M. Faber --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, South Africa V. Adams --- Currently from Scifest, South Africa C. Smuts --- School for Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Science, Potchefstroom N. Ford-Ngomane --- Health Systems Trust, South Africa J. Laubscher --- Biostatistics Unit, South Africa M. Dhansay --- Currently from Executive Research Directorate, South AfricaObjective: This study determined the socio-demographic, nutritional and health status of children and their caregivers in two rural districts in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and one rural district in the Eastern Cape (EC), South Africa. -
Nutrition knowledge and nutritional status of primary school children in QwaQwa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Wh Oldewage-Theron --- Director, Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods (CSL), South Africa Aa Egal --- Research Fellow, CSL, South AfricaAbstract -
Increased mining activities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: an opportunity to improve the nutritional status of children under five-years-old
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Tn Achoki --- Global Health Initiative, Switzerland C Shilumani --- Public Health Specialist, South AfricaIntroduction: Household poverty and poor access to health and other social amenities are key drivers of malnutrition and poor child health in most low-resources settings. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in the backdrop of past instability, experiences a host... -
Nutritional status of HIV-infected adults on antiretroviral therapy and the impact of nutritional supplementation in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: R Lategan --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa L Steenkamp --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa G Joubert --- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa M Le Roux --- Department of Health, South AfricaObjectives: The study aimed to describe the nutritional status and determine the impact of current nutrition intervention strategies on weight changes in adult HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral (ARV) therapy. -
Risk factors of poor anthropometric status in children under five years of age living in rural districts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ms Lesiapeto --- Centre for Excellence in Nutrition, South Africa Cm Smuts --- Centre for Excellence in Nutrition, South Africa Sm Hanekom --- Centre for Excellence in Nutrition, South Africa J Du Plessis --- Department of Statistics, South Africa M Faber --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, South AfricaObjectives: Factors associated with children’s anthropometric status were determined. -
Intestinal failure in childhood
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: O. Goulet --- Integrated program of Intestinal Failure, Home Parenteral Nutrition and Liver-Intestinal Transplantation, FranceIntestinal failure (IF) requires the use of parenteral nutrition (PN) for as long as it persists and in case of irreversible IF may be an indication for intestinal transplantation (ITx). Biological evaluation of IF is becoming possible with the use... -
Lipid emulsions in parenteral nutrition: does one size fits all?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Laviano --- Department of Clinical Medicine, F. Rossi Fanelli --- Department of Clinical Medicine,Dietary lipids significantly contribute to preserve the efficiency of human metabolism and restore it during disease. Therefore, in the absence of absolute contraindications, it would not appear reasonable to exclude lipid emulsions when prescribing parenteral nutrition (PN). The metabolic role... -
Nutrition in paediatric Crohn’s disease
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: O. Goulet --- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, FranceInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease (CD) results from the interaction between an individual’s immune response and precipitant environmental factors, which generate an anomalous chronic inflammatory response in those who are genetically predisposed. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a... -
Relationships of alcohol intake with biological health outcomes in an African population in transition: the Transition and Health during Urbanisation in South Africa (THUSA) study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Re Gopane --- Department of Biological Sciences, South Africa Pt Pisa --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa Hh Vorster --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa A Kruger --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa Bm Margetts --- Institute of Human Nutrition, UKObjective: Because present recommendations on alcohol intake are based mainly on evidence of beneficial effects in populations of developed countries, this study examines biological effects of alcohol consumption in an African population in transition to assess whether these recommendations are... -
The importance of access to food intake data
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: M. Herselman --- Division of Human Nutrition; Faculty of Health Sciences, L Du Plessis --- Community Nutrition; Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, -
Community-based agricultural interventions in the context of food and nutrition security in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: M. Faber --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, C. Witten --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, S. Drimie --- Regional Coordinator, RENEWAL,Despite South Africa being a food-secure country in terms of aggregate food availability, it is listed by the World Health Organization as one of 36 high-burden countries, home to large numbers of stunted children. Recent findings, in the context of... -
The impact of a nutrition programme on the dietary intake patterns of primary school children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: D Oosthuizen --- Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, Wh Oldewage-Theron --- Director: Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, C Napier --- Food and Nutrition Consumer Sciences,Objective: The aim of this study was to improve the dietary intake patterns and food choices of children aged 9-13 years in a periurban community. -
Nutrition education to improve dietary intake and micronutrient nutriture among children in less-resourced areas: a randomised controlled intervention in Kabarole district, western Uganda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: M Kabahenda --- Department of Food Science and Technology, Rm Mullis --- Department of Foods and Nutrition, USA Jg Erhardt --- Seameo-Tropmed RCCN, C Northrop-Clewes --- Gain, Sy Nickols --- University of Georgia, USAObjective: To determine whether nutrition education targeting the child-feeding practices of low-income rural caregivers will reduce anaemia and improve vitamin A nutriture of the young children in their care. -
Who is the nutrition workforce in the Western Cape?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: H Goeiman --- Department of Health, D Labadarios --- Health Systems and Innovation, Np Steyn --- Centre for the Study of the Social and Environmental Determinants of Nutrition,Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the current nutrition staffing profile of the Integrated Nutrition Programme (INP) in Department of Health in the Western Cape, and establish whether it is adequate to meet the objectives of... -
Dietary fat intake and nutritional status indicators of primary school children in a low-income informal settlement in the Vaal region
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: W. Oldewage-Theron --- Director of the Research Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, C Napier --- Department of Food and Nutrition, A Egal --- Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods,Background: The objective of this study was to examine growth indicators, serum cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as dietary fat intakes usually associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in healthy primary... -
The nutritional status of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients at a Johannesburg hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Abdhu --- Nephrology Unit, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria N. Ladeira --- Department of Dietetics and Division of Nephrology, South Africa S. Naidoo --- Division of Nephrology, South Africa S. Naicker --- Division of Nephrology, South AfricaObjectives: To assess the nutritional status of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients in our hospital using different assessment tools, and to assess the correlation between nutritional status and other parameters such as solute clearance. -
Nutritional management after colonic interposition
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Basson --- Lecturer and Hospital Student Internship Supervisor, -
Exploratory survey of informal vendor-sold fast food in rural South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Abb Feeley --- Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit, K. Kahn --- Health and Population Division, R. Twine --- Rural Public Health and Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), Sa Norris --- Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit,Background: South Africa is experiencing a dramatic increase in obesity in both urban and rural areas. It is important to understand access to food better and how this influences food choice in rural environments. This study aimed to explore the... -
Malnutrition in the acutely ill patient: is it more than just protein and energy?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Pe Wischmeyer --- Professor of Anaesthesiology, University of Colorado,Malnutrition has traditionally been thought to involve deficiencies in protein and energy (macronutrients); however, we know that specific key nutrients, when deficient. can also lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Large studies performed with replacement of single nutrients, such as... -
Genotype-based personalised nutrition for obesity prevention and treatment: are we there yet?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: M. Senekal --- Associate Professor; Head: Division of Human Nutrition; Department of Human Biology,Interactions between genotype and dietary intake include genetic moderation of the effect of dietary intake on disease development (nutrigenetics). Research on nutrigenetics has focused mainly on single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and supports the notion that interactions between genes, diet, other lifestyle... -
Information on nutritional supplement labels: time for legislation?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: G. Gabriels --- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, M. Lambert --- MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, P. Smith --- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine,Background: Nutritional supplements have received attention both from food manufacturers, as a means of marketing the added value to health; and from consumers, in terms of awareness, education, and improved health. To assist this process, it is important to have... -
Anthropometric characteristics and nutritional status of older adults in the Lake Victoria Basin of East Africa: region, sex, and age differences
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Mj Cheserek --- Human Nutrition Department, Pj. Tuitoek --- Human Nutrition Department, Jn Waudo --- Department of Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Jm Msuya --- Department of Food Science and Technology, Jk. Kikafunda --- Department of Food Science and Technology,Background: Malnutrition, either as undernutrition or overnutrition, leads to detrimental alterations in body composition. The objective of this study was to investigate selected anthropometric measurements, and the nutritional status of older men and women living in the Lake Victoria Basin... -
Nutrition in neurological disability in paediatrics: cerebral palsy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ch Nieuwoudt --- University of Pretoria, -
Immunonutrition: a South African perspective
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Prins --- Little Company of Mary Medical Centre, J. Visser --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,Clinical nutrition has evolved from providing nutrients to meet the patient’s needs to nutrition therapy that additionally aims to provide specific nutrients, or combinations thereof, which can reduce infection and improve outcomes in critically ill patients. The value of immunonutrition... -
Measuring micronutrient intakes at different levels of sugar consumption in a population in transition: the Transition and Health during Urbanisation in South Africa (THUSA) study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ue MacIntyre --- Department of Human Nutrition, Cs Venter --- North-West University, A. Kruger --- North-West University, M. Serfontein --- North-West University,Objective: The objective was to investigate the absolute micronutrient intake and the possibility of micronutrient dilution of added sugar in the diets of an African population in nutritional transition. -
Nutrition management in the adult patient with Crohn’s disease
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Basson --- Lecturer and Hospital Student Internship Supervisor,Malnutrition, nutrient deficiencies and osteoporosis are common in patients with Crohn’s disease, regardless of disease activity. While the role of diet in the pathogenesis of the disease remains inconclusive, upon diagnosis, nutrition therapy plays an integral role in patient care... -
Nutritional status, complementary feeding practices and feasible strategies to promote nutrition in returnee children aged 6–23 months in northern Uganda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Mokori --- Centre for Nutrition Education and Technology, P. Orikushaba --- Lutheran World Federation,Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of underweight and wasting, feeding patterns, water use and sanitation patterns in children aged 6–23 months in returnee villages in northern Uganda, and then to identify feasible strategies to... -
The nutritional status of patients with tuberculosis in comparison with tuberculosis-free contacts in Delft, Western Cape
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Cc Lombardo --- Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, R. Swart --- Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, Me Visser --- Division of Nutrition and Dietetics,Objective: To report on the nutritional status of newly diagnosed patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in comparison to contacts who are tuberculosis free. -
Sport nutrition: A review of the latest guidelines for exercise and sport nutrition from the American College of Sport Nutrition, the International Olympic Committee and the International Society for Sports Nutrition
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: S Potgieter --- Lecturer, Therapeutic Nutrition, Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences,Evidence-based sport nutrition guidelines which explore the connection between nutrition, exercise and well-being form a crucial part of any athlete’s competitive and training programme. Guidelines that are based on sound scientific evidence about the quantity, structure and timing of food... -
Nutritional status and food intake data on children and adolescents in residential care facilities in Durban
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Hh Grobbelaar --- Department of Food and Nutrition Consumer Sciences, Ce Napier --- Department of Food and Nutrition Consumer Sciences, W Oldewage-Theron --- Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods,Objective: The aim of this study was to examine growth indicators and dietary intake patterns of children aged 4-18 years residing in residential care facilities in Durban. -
An investigation into utilising gestational body mass index as a screening tool for adverse birth outcomes and maternal morbidities in a group of pregnant women in Khayelitsha
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Hr Davies --- Division of Human Nutrition, J Visser --- Division of Human Nutrition, M Tomlinson --- Department of Psychology, Mj Rotheram-Borus --- Semel Institute and the Department of Psychiatry University of California, USA C Gissane --- School of Human and Applied Science, UK J Harwood --- Semel Institute and the Department of Psychiatry University of California, USA I LeRoux --- Philani Child Health and Nutrition Centre,Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of the gestational body mass index (BMI) method to screen for adverse birth outcomes and maternal morbidities. -
The influence of socio-demographic factors on the nutritional status of children in the Stellenbosch area, Western Cape
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ap Kirsten --- Division of Human Nutrition, D Marais --- Division of Applied Health Sciences, C Schübl --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,Objectives: To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as socio-demographic risk factors associated with childhood overweight and obesity in the Stellenbosch area, Western Cape province. -
Changes in complementary feeding practices and nutrition status in returnee children aged 6-23 months in northern Uganda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A Mokori --- Institute of Food, Nutrition and Well-being, Sl Hendriks --- Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, P Oriskushaba --- Lutheran World Federation Uganda, A Oelofse --- Department of Human Nutrition Faculty of Health Sciences and Institute of Food, Nutrition and Well-being,Objectives: Evaluate changes in underweight and wasting, feeding patterns, water use, sanitation, immunisation, disease episodes, deworming and vitamin A supplementation in children aged 6-23 months in returnee villages benefiting from a community-based supplementary feeding programme in northern Uganda. Community perceptions... -
When science meets culture: the prevention and management of erectile dysfunction in the 21st century
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Sm Kassier --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Pietermaritzburg Fj Veldman --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, PietermaritzburgTraditionally, the term “impotence” has been used to signify a male’s inability to attain and maintain an erection.Impotence, in most circumstances, is more precisely referred to as erectile dysfunction (ED). An estimated 10-20 million men suffer from the condition.However, this... -
Knowledge of nutrition facts on food labels and their impact on food choices on consumers in Koforidua, Ghana: a case study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: S. Darkwa --- Department of Vocational and Technical Education, GhanaObjective: The aim of this study was to investigate consumers’ knowledge of food labels and how this knowledge guides their decisions when making purchasing choices with regard to food. -
Nutritional management of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis with intradialytic parenteral nutrition
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: J. Kriel --- Tygerberg Academic Hospita, N. Esau --- Tygerberg Academic Hospita, -
Narratives of urban female adolescents in South Africa: dietary and physical activity practices in an obesogenic environment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Mh Sedibe --- MRC/WITS Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics, Johannesburg Ab Feeley --- MRC/WITS Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics, Johannesburg C. Voorend --- Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, The Netherlands Pl. Griffiths --- MRC/WITS Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics, Johannesburg Cm Doak --- Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, The Netherlands Sa Norris --- MRC/WITS Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics, JohannesburgObjectives: The objectives of this study were to investigate the narratives pertaining to dietary and physical activity practices by female adolescents in Soweto. -
SASPEN Case Study: Nutritional management of a patient with an open abdomen
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Du Toit --- Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town -
Nutritional management of acute kidney injury in the critically ill: a focus on enteral feeding
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: J. Downs --- Head, Dietetics Department, KwaZulu-NatalOptimal nutritional management of critically ill patients who present with acute kidney injury (AKI) is paramount. The management of this patient population is probably more complicated than that of chronic care haemodialysis (HD) patients as AKI patients have significant protein... -
Adolescent food frequency and socio-economic status in a private urban and peri-urban school in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ka. Audain --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Sm Kassier --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Fj Veldman --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition,Objective: The objective of the study was to make a comparative analysis of the dietary preferences of adolescents attending an urban versus a peri-urban school in KwaZulu-Natal, in order to investigate the association between socio-economic status and food frequency. -
Nutritional quality of a ready-to-use food, and its acceptability to healthy and HIV-infected children receiving antiretroviral treatment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nl Wiles --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Pietermartizburg Zn Mahlangu --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Pietermartizburg M. Siwela --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Pietermartizburg Fj Veldman --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, PietermartizburgObjectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the nutritional quality of a ready-to-use food (RUF), and its acceptability to children who were “healthy” and to those who were human-immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected and receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). -
Nutritional management of a complicated surgical patient by means of fistuloclysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Du Toit --- Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town -
Nutritional environment at secondary schools in Bloemfontein, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: L Meko --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, M Slabber-Stretch --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, C Walsh --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, S Kruger --- School of Physiology and Nutrition, M Nel --- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences,Objective: The objective was to determine the nutritional environment at secondary schools in Bloemfontein, Free State province. -
Complications relating to enteral and parenteral nutrition in trauma patients: a retrospective study at a level one trauma centre in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: C. Aaben --- Clintec, Sweden F. Hammarqvist --- Clintec, Sweden T. Mabesa --- Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, South Africa Tc Hardcastle --- Department of Surgery,Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the incidence of complications in patients receiving enteral and parenteral nutrition (PN), and review how the early initiation of enteral feeding and early achievement of caloric goal would affect the incidence... -
Early enteral nutrition compared to outcome in critically ill trauma patients at a level one trauma centre
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: E. Löfgren --- Clintec, Sweden T. Mabesa --- Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, South Africa F. Hammarqvist --- Clintec, Sweden Tc. Hardcastle --- Trauma and Trauma Intensive Care Unit, South AfricaObjectives: The benefit of an early enteral nutrition start in critical ill patients is widely accepted. However, limited published data focus on trauma patients. This study aimed to investigate the effect of early enteral nutrition initiation on length of stay... -
The nutritional management of a central venous incident
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Prins --- Little Company of Mary Hospital, PretoriaA central venous incident (CVI) is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and is associated with permanent disabilities.There are many nutrition and lifestyle modifiable risk factors for a CVI. These include diabetes, and hypercholesterolaemia and hypertension, all of which... -
The effect of a combination of nutrition education, soy and vegetable gardening, and food preparation skill training interventions on dietary intake and diversity in women: a case study from Qwa-Qwa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: W. Oldewage-Theron --- Visiting Professor, Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, South Africa A. Egal --- Director, Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, South AfricaObjective: The objective of the study was to determine if an integrated food and nutrition intervention, including home gardening, nutrition education and recipe development and training, would improve dietary diversity in women. -
Application of the deuterium-oxide dose-to-mother technique to determine the exclusivity of breastfeeding in women in Kanye, Botswana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Bs. Motswagole --- National Food Technology Research Centre, Botswana Stp. Matenge --- National Food Technology Research Centre, Botswana T. Mongwaketse --- National Food Technology Research Centre, Botswana J. Bogopa --- National Food Technology Research Centre, Botswana R. Kobue-Lekalake --- Botswana College of Agriculture, K. Mosetlha --- Research Scientist, Botswana L. Kwape --- Senior Research Scientist, BotswanaObjective: The objective of the study was to determine breastfeeding exclusivity and impact on the nutritional status of mothers and infants. -
SASPEN Case Study: Nutritional management of a patient at high risk of developing refeeding syndrome
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Rc. Dolman --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, C. Conradie --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, Mj. Lombard --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, A. Nienaber --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, M. Wicks --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition,The following case study was discussed during the fourth-year dietetics evaluation process at North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus. It is a reflection of the opinion of the dietitians, students and lecturers involved, describes the actions taken during the nutritional management of... -
Impact of nutrition education on diabetes knowledge and attitudes of adults with type 2 diabetes living in a resource-limited setting in South Africa: a randomised controlled trial
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: JW Muchiri --- Department of Human Nutrition, South Africa GJ Gericke --- Department of Human Nutrition, South Africa P Rheeder --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaObjective: To evaluate the effect of a nutrition education (NE) programme on diabetes knowledge and attitudes of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). -
The nutritional management of short bowel syndrome in a very low-birthweight neonate
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Lize Rossouw --- Chief Dietician, Elizabeth van der Merwe [cor1] -
Food and nutrition labelling: the past, present and the way forward
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: N Koen --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, R Blaauw --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, E Wentzel-Viljoen --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences,Current global mortality from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) remains unacceptably high and is increasing. A major reduction in the burden of NCDs should come from population-wide interventions, including the promotion of a healthy diet through the provision of adequate nutrition information... -
Moderate malnutrition in children aged five years and younger in South Africa: are wasting or stunting being treated?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: L Steenkamp --- Department of Dietetics, R Lategan --- Head Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, J Raubenheimer --- Department of Biostatistics,Objectives: The objective of the study was to describe wasting and stunting in children aged 12–60 months, admitted to targeted supplementary feeding programmes for the treatment of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) in South Africa. -
Consuming the daily recommended amounts of dairy products would reduce the prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intakes in the United States: diet modelling study based on NHANES 2007–2010
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Erin E Quann --- Dairy Management Inc., USA Victor L Fulgoni --- Nutrition Impact, LLC, USA Nancy Auestad --- Nutrition Insights, LLC, USABackground: A large portion of Americans are not meeting the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for several essential vitamins and minerals due to poor dietary choices. Dairy products are a key source of many of the nutrients that are under consumed,... -
True height and variability in estimates thereof across race and gender
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Christen Lahner --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, School of Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Susanna Kassier --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, School of Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness, Faculty of Science and Agriculture,Although standing height is the ideal indicator of a subject’s true height, numerous internal and external factors can have an effect on its accuracy. These factors include measurement error, the clinical environment, growth and a secular change in growth, and... -
Determinants of undernutrition among women of reproductive age in Tanzania mainland
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: AH Mtumwa --- Assistant Lecturer, Department of Statistics, School of Mathematical Sciences, E Paul --- Assistant Lecturer, Department of Statistics, School of Mathematical Sciences, SAH Vuai --- Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, School of Mathematical Sciences,Objective: Developing countries, including Tanzania, are increasingly characterised by undernutrition. It is very disheartening, affecting a large proportion of the country’s population. Women in the reproductive age group are affected the most. Undernourished women are likely to face reproductive health... -
Subjects’ experiences of a nutrition education programme: a qualitative study of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus living in a rural resource-limited setting in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Jane Muchiri --- Department of Human Nutrition, South Africa Gerda Gericke --- Department of Human Nutrition, South Africa Paul Rheeder --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaObjective: The objective of the study was to explore the views and experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus on a nutrition education programme. -
A review of infant and young child feeding practice in hospital and the home in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: P Seonandan --- Department of Health, South Africa NH McKerrow --- Department of Health, South AfricaBackground: Malnutrition remains a major health burden globally. To date the focus in South Africa has been on exclusive breastfeeding from birth to 6 months, with less attention on feeding of the infants beyond 6 months. -
Storage quality and marketability potential of bagged silage for smallholder dairy farmers in Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Prisca H Mugabe --- Department of Animal Science, Zimbabwe Rigison Nyashanu --- Department of Animal Science, Zimbabwe Sharai Ncube --- Department of Animal Science, Zimbabwe Venancio E Imbayarwo-Chikosi --- Department of Animal Science, Zimbabwe Shephard Siziba --- Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Zimbabwe Barbara V Maasdorp --- Department of Crop Science, ZimbabweBagged sole maize and maize–cowpea silages in three bag sizes were assessed at 42 and 282 d post-ensiling for sensory and chemical quality. A survey of dairy farmers on silage use and preferences was conducted in the Chikwaka communal area... -
Nutrition-related cancer prevention knowledge of undergraduate students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Oluyemisi Folake Folasire --- Department of Human Nutrition, Nigeria Ayorinde Mobolanle Folasire --- Department of Radiotherapy, Nigeria Samuel Chikezie --- Department of Human Nutrition, NigeriaObjective: This study assessed the nutrition-related cancer prevention knowledge and dietary pattern of undergraduate students. -
Nutritional status and metabolic risk in HIV-infected university students: challenges in their monitoring and management
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: L Steenkamp --- HIV&AIDS Research Unit, South Africa I Truter --- Department of Pharmacy, Drug Utilization Research Unit (DURU), South Africa M Williams --- Department of Nursing, South Africa A Goosen --- Campus Health Service, South Africa I Oxley --- Department of Dietetics, South Africa E van Tonder --- Department of Dietetics, South Africa S Kock --- Department of Human Movement Science, South Africa DJL Venter --- Unit for Statistical Consultation, South AfricaObjective: This study aims to describe challenges in the management of HIV-infected university students focusing on their nutritional status and metabolic risk. -
Dairy intake-related intentions, attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control of South African nutrition professionals
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Friedeburg AM Wenhold --- Department Human Nutrition, South Africa Zelda White --- Department Human Nutrition, South AfricaBackground: Intake of dairy-related nutrients of South Africans is low. Nutrition professionals may influence dietary behaviour. Their own disposition related to dairy is unknown, yet important in promoting the “have milk, maas or yoghurt every day” guideline. Aim: Guided by... -
Malnutrition in the elderly residing in long-term care facilities: a cross sectional survey using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA®) screening tool
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Liska Robb --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Corinna May Walsh --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Mariette Nel --- Department of Biostatistics, South Africa Annica Nel --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Hester Odendaal --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Reon van Aardt --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South AfricaObjectives: The objective of this study was to determine and compare the nutritional status of the elderly in two long-term care facilities - one situated in a higher socio-economic area and one in a lower socio-economic area. -
Under Five Malnutrition Crises in the Boko Haram Area of Cameroon
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Samuel Nambile Cumber --- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, Department of Nursing & Public Health, South Africa Shalom Jaila --- Under Privilege Children and Women Assistance (UPCAWA-SWEDEN), Researcher Cameroon Branch, Cameroon Bongkiynuy Nancy --- Under Privilege Children and Women Assistance (UPCAWA-SWEDEN), Researcher Cameroon Branch, Cameroon Joyce Mahlako Tsoka-Gwegweni --- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, Department of Nursing & Public Health, South AfricaBoko-Haram has increased their attacks along the Cameroon boarder in the Far North region of Cameroon since 2013. The prevalence of malnutrition in the north of Cameroon is high. Regions like the Adamawa, North and Far North regions have a... -
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) performance versus weight for height in South African children (0–59 months) with acute malnutrition
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Natisha Dukhi --- Department of Human Physiology, South Africa Benn Sartorius --- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, South Africa Myra Taylor --- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, South AfricaObjectives: The objective of this study was to compare mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) and weight for height (W/H) as indices of acute malnutrition in children aged 0–59 months in South Africa. -
Nutritional quality of baby spinach (
Spinacia oleracea L. ) as affected by nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilisationItem type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Bongekile O Zikalala --- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, South Africa Mpumelelo Nkomo --- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, South Africa Hintsa Araya --- Agricultural Research Council–Roodeplaat Vegetable and Ornamental Plant Institute, South Africa Wonder Ngezimana --- Marondera College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Zimbabwe Fhatuwani N Mudau --- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, South AfricaBaby spinach is a nutritious vegetable rich in phytochemicals and minerals. Cultural practices such as fertilisation have an impact on the nutritional composition of vegetables. Hence, the current study investigated the responses of the chemical composition of baby spinach to... -
Does mid upper arm circumference identify all acute malnourished 6–59 month old children, in field and clinical settings in Nigeria?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: C John --- Department of Paediatrics, Nigeria IE Ocheke --- Department of Paediatrics, Nigeria U Diala --- Department of Paediatrics, Nigeria RO Adah --- Department of Paediatrics, Nigeria EA Envuladu --- Department of Community Health, NigeriaObjectives: To determine the utility of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) in identifying acutely malnourished children compared with weight-for-height (WHZ), body mass index (BMI) for age (BAZ) and MUAC z-score (MUACZ) in clinical and field practice. -
Assessment of food gardens as nutrition tool in primary schools in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Sunette M Laurie --- Agricultural Research Council - Vegetable and Ornamental Plants, South Africa Mieke Faber --- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, South Africa Mamohkele M Maduna --- Department of Basic Education, Directorate Sustainable Food Production in Schools, South AfricaObjectives: To assess knowledge, perceptions and practices on food production amongst learners and educators, gardening activities and management of school food gardens in schools participating in the National School Nutrition Programme. -
The nutritional quality of South African ready-to-eat breakfast cereals
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nicola Laurelle Wiles --- Dietetics & Human Nutrition, South AfricaBackground: Internationally, ready-to-eat breakfast cereals (RTEBC) make an important contribution to the nutritional intake of children. Significant differences have been found between the nutritional quality of children and non-children’s RTEBC. South Africa has strict legislation regarding the use of nutrition... -
The impact of a nutrition education programme on feeding practices of caregivers with children aged 3 to 5 years in rural Limpopo Province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Lf Mushaphi --- Department of Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, South Africa A Dannhauser --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Professions, South Africa Cm Walsh --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Professions, South Africa Xg Mbhenyane --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, South Africa Fc van Rooyen --- Department of Biostatistics, South AfricaObjective: To determine the impact of nutrition education on feeding practices of caregivers with children aged 3 to 5 years at baseline and post intervention. -
Child deaths at National District Hospital, Free State: one a month is better than one a week
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: H Brits --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaBackground: The United Nations set a two-thirds reduction in child mortality between 1990 and 2015 in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of 2000. The National Department of Health (NDoH) introduced strategies to achieve these MDGs, which included new vaccines, better... -
Effects of kelp Ecklonia maxima inclusion in formulated feed on the growth, feed utilisation and gut microbiota of South African abalone Haliotis midae
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: A Nel --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa BI Pletschke --- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, South Africa CLW Jones --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa J Kemp --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa G Robinson --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa PJ Britz --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South AfricaThe effect of kelp Ecklonia maxima inclusion in formulated feeds on abalone growth and gut bacterial communities has not been previously investigated in South Africa. An eight-month on-farm growth trial was conducted with sub-adult Haliotis midae (∼43 mm shell length)... -
Food challenges facing people living with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Nobuhle Moyo --- School of Built Environment and Development Studies, South Africa Pranitha Maharaj --- School of Built Environment and Development Studies, South Africa Liberty Mambondiani --- School of Built Environment and Development Studies, South AfricaThis study explored the food challenges facing people living with HIV/AIDS in Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe. Tsholotsho is a socio-economically disadvantaged, rural district in Zimbabwe and has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the country. For this study, face to... -
An assessment of the integrated nutrition programme for malnourished children aged six months to five years at primary healthcare facilities in Mangaung, Free State, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Hanneke Brits --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, South Africa Gina Joubert --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistics, South Africa Keshia Eyman --- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, South Africa Rosie De Vink --- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, South Africa Katleho Lesaoana --- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, South Africa Sello Makhetha --- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, South Africa Katiso Moeketsi --- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, South AfricaBackground: 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 (INP) was introduced in 1994 to address malnutrition in South Africa. There... -
Hospital-acquired malnutrition in children at a tertiary care hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Del-Rossi Sean Quadros --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Kenya. Rose Kamenwa --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Kenya. Samuel Akech --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Kenya. William M Macharia --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Kenya.Objectives: This study sought to investigate the incidence and factors associated with hospital-acquired malnutrition in children. -
Opinions of South African dietitians on fistuloclysis as a treatment option for intestinal failure patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A Du Toit --- Division of Human Nutrition, South Africa ABT Boutall --- Department of Surgery, R Blaauw --- Division of Human Nutrition, South AfricaIntroduction: Intestinal failure is the consequence of diverse aetiologies and pathophysiological causes. Fistuloclysis is an effective means of nutritional support to selected intestinal failure patients. This study aimed to investigate the management of adult intestinal failure patients in hospitals in... -
Relationship between child development and nutritional status of under-five Nigerian children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Adenike Oluwayemisi Jimoh --- Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, Nigeria Jane Oowo Anyiam --- Department of Paediatrics, Nigeria Alhassan Mela Yakubu --- Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, NigeriaIntroduction: Nutrition is a major factor that can have long-term effects on the brain’s structural and functional capacity. The interplay between nutrition and child development cannot be overemphasised, especially in developing countries. -
Migration related malnutrition among war-instigated refugee children in the northern part of Cameroon
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Samuel Nambile Cumber --- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, Department of Nursing & Public Health, College of Health Sciences, South Africa Geraldine Sinyuy --- English Modern Letters Department, Cameroon Joyce Mahlako Tsoka-Gwegweni --- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, Department of Nursing & Public Health, College of Health Sciences, South AfricaMigration is interwoven with the problems of health and nutrition. When people migrate, they are still in need of the most basic human needs including nutrition and health care. These two again are inter-related since they affect one another. The... -
Testing of developed Food Based Dietary Guidelines for the elderly in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: CE Napier --- Food and Nutrition, South Africa WH Oldewage-Theron --- Department of Nutritional Sciences, USA HH Grobbelaar --- Food and Nutrition, South AfricaThe purpose of this paper is to describe the process of the testing of the Elderly Food Based Dietary Guidelines (EFBDGs). Following a literature review, stakeholder discussions and revision, preliminary English EFBDGs were proposed and circulated to an expert panel... -
An anti-inflammatory approach to the dietary management of multiple sclerosis: a condensed review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: IL Labuschagne --- Division of Human Nutrition, R Blaauw --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, South AfricaMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory, neurodegenerative demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Inflammation is increased by high-energy Western-style diets, typically high in salt, animal fat, red meat, sugar-sweetened drinks and fried food, and low in fibre,... -
Relationship between nutritional status and treatment-related neutropenia in children with nephroblastoma
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Kelly S Draper --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South Africa GP Hadley --- Department of Paediatric Surgery, South Africa Kirthee Pillay --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South Africa Nicola L Wiles --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South AfricaBackground: Assessment of nutritional status of paediatric oncology patients is crucial, as it may influence treatment and clinical outcomes. Concurrent malnutrition and cancer in children may lead to reduced chemotherapy delivery due to impaired tolerance and increased toxicity. -
Effect of graded levels of dietary carbohydrate on growth, feed utilisation and intestinal microbial community structure in dusky kob Argyrosomus japonicus fed a pelleted diet
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: NC Mabasa --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa PJ Britz --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa CLW Jones --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa A Nel --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South AfricaThe ability to utilise carbohydrates is limited for many predatory marine fishes. Graded levels of dietary carbohydrate (4.1–24.6%) were formulated using pregelatinised maize starch, to determine optimal levels for dusky kob Argyrosomus japonicus, an emerging mariculture finfish for which pelleted... -
Determinants of Consumers’ Choice and Willingness to Pay for Biofortified Pearl Millet in Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal • Authors: Silas O. Ongudi --- Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management, Kenya M.W. Ngigi --- Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management, Kenya P.K. Kimurto --- Department of Crops, Horticulture and Crop Sciences, KenyaGlobally, micronutrient deficiency is a major health concern as more than two billion people suffer from iron deficiency, 1.75 billion are at risk of low zinc intake, while 127 million pre-school children suffer from vitamin A deficiency. Consumption of iron... -
Adult malnutrition: prevalence and use of nutrition-related quality indicators in South African public-sector hospitals
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Esmarie van Tonder --- Department of Dietetics, School of Lifestyle Science, South Africa Lynn Gardner --- Department of Health, Health Centre, South Africa Saskia Cressey --- Department of Health, South Africa Reinette Tydeman-Edwards --- Department of Health, South Africa Karin Gerber --- Nursing Science Department, South AfricaObjectives: The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of malnutrition among adult hospitalised patients in three South African public hospitals and to determine the availability of nutrition-related quality indicators at ward and institutional level. -
Pre-albumin as a marker for predicting weight loss in hospitalised children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Del-Rossi Sean Quadros --- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kenya Rose Kamenwa --- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kenya Samuel Akech --- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kenya William Macharia --- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, KenyaObjectives: This study sought to determine the diagnostic utility of serum pre-albumin in predicting weight loss in hospitalised children. -
Evaluation of nutrition care to adult patients on HAART attending primary healthcare facilities in Mpumalanga
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: JF Schiever --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, South Africa J Visser --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, South Africa M van der Merwe --- Nutrition Sub-Directorate, Department of Health, South Africa DG Nel --- Centre for Statistical Consultation, South AfricaObjectives: This study aimed to evaluate nutrition care and nursing professional knowledge received by adults on highly active antiretroviral therapy attending primary health care (PHC) facilities -
Nutritional status and food intake of women residing in rural and urban areas of Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Marinel Rothman --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Mamotsemai Ranneileng --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Riette Nel --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Corinna Walsh --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South AfricaObjective: The socio-demography, anthropometry and food intake of women residing in rural and urban areas of Lesotho were determined. -
The influence of phosphorus and calcium application rates on the mineral composition of the perennial legume Macrotyloma axillare
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Karina Batista --- Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil Luciana Gerdes --- Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil Alessandra Aparecida Giacomini --- Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil Waldssimiler Teixeira de Mattos --- Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil Ivani Pozar Otsuk --- Instituto de Zootecnia, BrazilThe response of legumes to the supply of either phosphorus (P) or calcium (Ca) alone has been extensively investigated but no prior studies have evaluated their combinations in the perennial legume Macrotyloma axillare (Macrotyloma legume). This study assessed the mineral... -
When less is more: heterogeneity in grass patch height supports herbivores in counter-intuitive ways
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Rina CC Grant --- Department of Zoology, South Africa Judith Botha --- Scientific Services Kruger National Park, South Africa Thelani C Grant --- Faculty of Animal and Wildlife Science, South Africa Mike JS Peel --- Agricultural Research Council–Animal Production, South Africa Izak PJ Smit --- Scientific Services Kruger National Park, South AfricaHerbivores are an integral part of the African landscape and have evolved with the vegetation to create the savanna landscape. Managers of these landscapes can benefit from a better understanding of how indigenous herbivores use the landscape to which they... -
The influence of marital status on HIV infection in an HIV hyperendemic area of rural South Africa, 2000–2017
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Boikhutso Tlou --- School of Nursing and Public Health, South AfricaMarital status is one of the factors whose impact on HIV infection has always been studied but contradictory findings have been reported. The drastic changes in marriage patterns in South Africa influences the role of marital status on HIV infection... -
Validity and reliability of a questionnaire developed to explore nutrition determinants among construction workers in Gauteng, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Chioma Okoro --- School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, Innocent Musonda --- School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, Justus Agumba --- School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying,Objectives: The nutrition of construction workers is related to their health and safety (H&S) at work. Research on the factors influencing construction workers’ food choices and overall nutrition is limited, in South Africa and indeed Africa as a whole. The... -
More than eating dirt: a review of avian geophagy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Colleen T Downs --- School of Life Sciences, South Africa Ian P Bredin --- School of Life Sciences, South Africa Peter D Wragg --- School of Life Sciences, South AfricaGeophagy, the ingestion of earth varying in particle size from stones to soils rich in clay, is a relatively widespread behaviour across avian taxa. We reviewed its occurrence in birds and its hypothesised adaptive functions in birds. Of the ∼30... -
The impacts of season and livestock management strategy on the quality of diets selected by goats and sheep in the semi-arid rangelands of Namaqualand, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Francuois L Müller --- Agricultural Research Council–Animal Production, South Africa M Igshaan Samuels --- Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, South Africa Clement F Cupido --- Agricultural Research Council–Animal Production, South Africa Melvin BV Swarts --- Agricultural Research Council–Animal Production, South Africa Nefza M Amary --- Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, South Africa Dawood Hattas --- Department of Biological Sciences, South Africa Craig Morris --- Agricultural Research Council–Animal Production, South Africa Lilburne F Cyster --- Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, South Africa J Stephen Boatwright --- Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, South AfricaAccess to good-quality forages is one of the major limitations to livestock production in semi-arid pastoral systems. This study aimed to determine whether there are differences in the nutritional quality of diets selected by herded and free-ranging goat and sheep... -
The impact of slash management, fertilisation and vegetation management on Pinus elliottii pulpwood growth and rotation-end yield
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Noxolo N Ndlovu --- Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Keith M Little --- Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Louis Titshall --- School of Agriculture, Earth and Environmental Sciences, South Africa Carol A Rolando --- Scion, Rotorua, New ZealandIntensive silviculture (re-establishment) is practised within South African plantations to increase the potential productivity per unit area. Rotation-end productivity benefits are not well documented to support intensive inputs. A trial investigating rotation-end (17 years) impacts of slash management (clear, single... -
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) as a feasible tool in detecting adult malnutrition
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: E Van Tonder --- Department of Dietetics, South Africa L Mace --- Dietetics Department, Department of Health, South Africa L Steenkamp --- Dietetics Department, Department of Health, South Africa R Tydeman-Edwards --- Dietetics Department, Department of Health, Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital, South Africa K Gerber --- Nursing Department, South Africa D Friskin --- Department of Statistics, South AfricaObjectives: This study aimed to expand on the limited South African malnutrition prevalence data and investigate the feasibility of mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC) as a malnutrition screening tool. -
Nutritional status, glycaemic control and barriers to treatment compliance among patients with type 2 diabetes attending public primary health clinics in Maseru, Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Louise van den Berg --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Mohlakotsana Mokhehle --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Jacques Raubenheimer --- Department of Biostatistics, South AfricaObjectives: To evaluate the nutritional status, glycaemic control and barriers to treatment compliance of outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) attending two public primary health clinics in Maseru, Lesotho. -
Integrating services for impact and sustainability: a proof-of-concept project in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: J Lyn Haskins --- Centre for Rural Health, South Africa Sifiso A Phakathi --- Centre for Rural Health, South Africa Merridy Grant --- Centre for Rural Health, South Africa Christiane M Horwood --- Centre for Rural Health, South AfricaBackground: Integration of services in primary health care settings can provide mother/baby pairs with all required services at one visit. This study aimed to evaluate a proof of concept, quality improvement (QI) intervention to strengthen well-child service provision and integration... -
The developmental growth and quality assessment of five selected cultivars of baby spinach grown in Gauteng province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Nature M Masufi --- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, South Africa Ambani R Mudau --- Department of Life and Consumer Science, South Africa Hintsa T Araya --- ARC-Roodeplaat, Vegetable and Ornamental Plants, South Africa Fhatuwani N Mudau --- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, South AfricaBaby spinach is a relatively new crop in South Africa that has commercial significance in retail stores. Currently, seed companies have developed varieties that have not been evaluated locally. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the growth,... -
Management of school nutrition programmes to improve environmental justice in schools: a South African case study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ailwei Mawela --- Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies, College of Education, South Africa Geesje van den Berg --- Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies, College of Education, South AfricaObjective: The objective of this study was to determine how school principals and nutrition coordinators see their roles in the management of school nutrition programmes for learners from disadvantaged communities. -
A review of complementary feeding practices in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nazeeia Sayed --- Department of Animal & Wildlife Sciences, Pretoria, South Africa Hettie C Schönfeldt --- Department of Animal & Wildlife Sciences, Pretoria, South AfricaIntroduction: Infant health and nutrition in South Africa are a priority, as evidenced by the political commitment and policy development history of the last 25 years. Current efforts focus on improving breastfeeding rates, but the action plan for complementary feeding... -
The beneficial effects of growth regulators on forage yield and quality of Amaranthus caudatus under different water stress conditions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Somayeh Farshbaf-Jafari --- , Iran Alireza Pirzad --- , Iran Mehdi Tajbakhsh --- , Iran Kazem Ghassemi-Golezani --- , IranIn order to improve crop productivity, farmers should have strategies for higher quantity and quality of forage without excessive inputs, like irrigation water. In order to assess forage quality of Amaranthus caudatus in response to irrigation levels (irrigation after 70,... -
Association of anthropometric status and residential locality factors with cognitive scores of 4–6-year-old children in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: OR Ajayi --- , South Africa G Matthews --- , South Africa M Taylor --- , South Africa JD Kvalsvig --- , South Africa LL Davidson --- , USA S Kauchali --- , South Africa C Mellins --- , USABackground: The Asenze study has the long-term goal of promoting better physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning of children in a rural area in KwaZulu-Natal, 50 km from Durban, with a view to planning interventions to promote growth and development for very... -
Extruded food products and their potential impact on food and nutrition security
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Abdulkadir Egal --- , South Africa Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- , USAFood insecurity, leading from insufficient dietary intakes to nutritional insecurity and ultimately to malnutrition, is a persistent problem in developing countries and also South Africa. One of the strategies that can be employed to address food insecurity is the provision... -
Nutritional status of children aged 0–60 months in two drought-prone areas of Ethiopia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Shimelis Beyene --- , USA Mary S Willis --- , USA Martha Mamo --- , USA Belaineh Legesse --- , Ethiopia Teshome Regassa --- , USA Tsegaye Tadesse --- , USA Yitbarek Wolde-Hawariat --- , Ethiopia Nur Firyal Roslan --- , USAObjectives: A study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among children under five in two drought-prone areas in Ethiopia. -
Mixed-species plantations of Eucalyptus and Acacia mangium increase labile carbon and phosphorus levels in Ferralsol soils in the Cerrado biome, Brazil
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science • Authors: Wilbert Valkinir Cabreira --- , Brazil Marcos Gervasio Pereira --- , Brazil Fabiano de Carvalho Balieiro --- , Brazil Eduardo da Silva Matos --- , Brazil Renato de Aragão Ribeiro Rodrigues --- , Brazil Raissa Nascimento dos Santos --- , BrazilIn order to clarify the effect of mixed planting in the dynamics of phosporus (P), we assessed the fractions of this element in mixed plantings of Eucalyptus urophylla × E. grandis (Urograndis) and Acacia mangium in a tropical soil clay,... -
Mobilisation and dynamics of energy reserves in different tissues of Donax trunculus (Bivalvia: Donacidae) in the Gulf of Tunis (eastern Mediterranean Sea, Tunisia)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: D Boussoufa --- , Tunisia H Chalouati --- , Tunisia N Ghazali --- , Tunisia JC Navarro --- , Spain M El Cafsi --- , TunisiaSeasonal changes in condition index and the biochemical components (proteins, lipids and glycogen) of the gonad/digestive gland, foot, labial palp, mantle, gills and adductor muscles of Donax trunculus Linnaeus, 1758 from the Gulf of Tunis were monitored seasonally, from November... -
Adapting a diabetes nutrition education programme for adults with type 2 diabetes from a primary to tertiary healthcare setting
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Jane W Muchiri --- , South Africa Gerda J Gericke --- , South Africa Paul Rheeder --- , South Africa -
Nutrition risk and validation of an HIV disease-specific nutrition screening tool in Ghana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Lauri Wright --- , Maxwell Bisala Konlan --- , Laurene Boateng --- , James B Epps --- , -
Association between dietary diversity, health and nutritional status of older persons in rural Zambia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Geofrey Maila --- , Keiron Audain --- , Pamela A Marinda --- , -
The impact of existing diabetes self-management education interventions on knowledge, attitudes and practices in public health care institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Sanele Nkomani --- , South Africa Simbarashe Ruskaniko --- , Zimbabwe Renée Blaauw --- , South Africa -
Moringa oleifira noise: Science or quackery and the way forward
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Margaret Huruma Mollel --- , Republic of South Africa Munyaradzi Mujuru --- , Republic of South Africa Vuyo Mjimba --- , Republic of South Africa Nicolas Darangwa --- , Republic of South Africa Richard Nyanzi --- , Republic of South AfricaThe moringa tree is a rising star in South Africa where it is increasingly playing a variety of social and economic roles, especially among the rural poor. Also known as the horseradish tree, moringa has been referred to as the... -
BMI-based figure rating scale (FRS) as an adjunctive aid in nutritional screening and assessment in a resource-limited setting
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: E van Tonder --- , South Africa N Dihawa --- , South AfricaObjectives: Many existing malnutrition screening and diagnostic tools require body mass index (BMI) and quantification of weight change to detect malnutrition or risk thereof. This is often a challenge in South African public hospitals due to missing data, including patient... -
The nutrient quality and labelling of ready-to-eat snack foods with health and/or nutrition claims
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Andrea Susan Bursey --- , South Africa Nicola Laurelle Wiles --- , South Africa Chara Biggs --- , South AfricaBackground: Nutrition claims on food labels are used to attract attention to products. Inaccurate claims on ready-to-eat (RTE) snack food products may mislead consumers into consuming a higher volume of a seemingly ‘healthy’ product. -
A comparison of zinc sources and extraction methods on sandy soils suitable for maize cropping
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: CF Wessels --- , South Africa LF van Straaten --- , South Africa CC du Preez --- , South Africa GM Ceronio --- , South AfricaMaize is the most important crop produced for human and animal nourishment in South Africa. The crop is susceptible to zinc (Zn) deficiencies, which result in lower grain yields with poorer nutritional value. Knowledge of the nature and behaviour of... -
Validity of Mini Nutritional Assessment tool among an elderly population in Yeka sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Mesfin Agachew Woldekidan --- , Ethiopia Demewoz Haile --- , Ethiopia Bilal Shikur --- , Ethiopia Seifu Hagos Gebreyesus --- , EthiopiaBackground: The widely used nutritional assessment tool used for the elderly includes the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and Mini Nutritional Assessment–Short Form (MNA-SF) tool. These tools have not been evaluated for their validity and reliability among the elderly population of... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis in Bloemfontein, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: HC Spies --- , South Africa VL van den Berg --- , South Africa M Nel --- , South AfricaIntroduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, a paucity of data exists in respect of the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of patients on maintenance haemodialysis (MHD) regarding the dietary adaptations they should make. -
Increasing resilience to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other health threats in food-insecure communities
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Karen Morris --- , South Africa Thandi Puoane --- , South AfricaThe health of the majority of South Africa’s population is seriously threatened by hunger and micronutrient deficiency, with impaired immune response a real threat, which the current SARSCoV-2 virus pandemic has highlighted. Traditional household food-processing techniques can, amongst other advantages,... -
Nutritional management of a polytrauma patient in an intensive care unit
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Lisa Burgdorf --- , South AfricaA 32-year-old male was admitted to hospital with multiple injuries following a quadbike accident. Treatment of the patient included a left arm amputation, a right hemicolectomy and end ileostomy, and the orthopaedic management of a left femur fracture and degloving... -
Profile of mothers whose children are treated for malnutrition at a rural district hospital in the North West province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Kebogile Mokwena --- , Jim Kachabe --- , -
Face validity and content assessment of a diabetes nutrition education DVD for low literacy adults living with diabetes: a mixed-method study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Dianré Kapp --- , South Africa Gerda J Gericke --- , South Africa Jane W Muchiri --- , South AfricaAim: A study was undertaken to assess the face validity and content correctness of a diabetes nutrition education (DNE)-DVD developed for low literacy adults living with diabetes. -
Cattle performance with Brachiaria and Panicum maximum forages in an integrated crop-livestock system
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Mariana Borges de Castro Dias --- , Brazil Kátia Aparecida de Pinho Costa --- , Brazil Eduardo da Costa Severiano --- , Brazil Ubirajara Oliveira Bilego --- , Brazil Lourival Vilela --- , Brazil Wender Ferreira de Souza --- , Brazil Itamar Pereira de Oliveira --- , Brazil Ana Carolina Gomes da Silva --- , BrazilCrop-livestock integration is an efficient technique that enables cropping and animal production in the same area, takes advantage of all the benefits that this synergism provides, and results in greater sustainability and lower environmental impact. The objectives of this study... -
Introducing a nutritional risk screening tool in a South African hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Lesego Ndhlovu --- , Tim De Maayer --- , -
Case study: nutritional considerations in the head and neck cancer patient
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nathaniël Van Wyk --- , South AfricaHead and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC) involves cancer of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx. By virtue of the tumour location, nutrition support in this patient cohort can be extremely challenging. A 48-year-old male presented with a two-month... -
The use of linear programming to determine whether breastfed infants can achieve a nutritionally adequate complementary feeding diet: a case study of 6–11-month-old infants from KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nazeeia Sayed --- , South Africa Hettie C Schönfeldt --- , South Africa -
Assessing infant and young child feeding priorities to inform the development of a nutrition social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) strategy during a pandemic threat
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: T Turk --- , Pakistan A Poonawala --- , Switzerland S Shulman --- , USA P Sepoloane --- , Botswana -
Determination of foliar nutrient sufficiency ranges in cultivated rooibos tea using the boundary-line approach
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Jacobus FN Smith --- , South Africa Ailsa G Hardie --- , South AfricaDespite the global importance of rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis (Burm.f.) R.Dahlgren) as a health-promoting crop, foliar nutrient sufficiency ranges have not yet been determined for commercially cultivated rooibos. Determination of these ranges is critical for assessing plant nutrient status and... -
Effect of nutrition education on nutritional status and serum zinc level of HIV and AIDS clients: implication for care in resource-limited settings
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Ifeyinwa Ezenwosu --- , Nigeria Osita Ezenwosu --- , Nigeria Chinyere Mbachu --- , Nigeria Ijeoma Itanyi --- , Nigeria Emmanuel Aguwa --- , NigeriaBackground: People living with HIV or AIDS in resource-limited settings are faced with challenges in their nutrition and micronutrient levels. This study aimed to determine the effect of nutrition education on the nutrition status and serum zinc level of HIV... -
Patients in public hospitals received insufficient food to meet daily protein and energy requirements: Cape Town Metropole, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Marieke Theron --- University of Cape Town, South Africa Siobhan O’Halloran --- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Norway -
Prevalence of severe acute malnutrition and its effect on under-five mortality at a regional hospital in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nosiphiwo Mandla --- Dora Nginza Hospital and Walter Sisulu University, South Africa Cheryl Mackay --- Dora Nginza Hospital, South Africa Siyazi Mda --- Nelson Mandela University, South Africa -
Should fast-food nutritional labelling in South Africa be mandatory?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Siphiwe N Dlamini --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Gudani Mukoma --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Shane A Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Effect of simplified dietary advice on nutritional status and uremic toxins in chronic kidney disease participants
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Zarina Ebrahim --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Griet Glorieux --- Ghent University Hospital, Belgium M Rafique Moosa --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Renée Blaauw --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Food insecurity among students living with HIV: Strengthening safety nets at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: L. Steenkamp --- , , South Africa A. Goosen --- , , South Africa D. Venter --- , South Africa M. Beeforth --- , , South AfricaThe HIV prevalence in South Africa among students at higher education institutions (HEIs) in 2008 was reported to be 3.4%, with the highest HIV prevalence found in the Eastern Cape Province. Students at these facilities are also increasingly affected by... -
Observations on diet and seed digestion in a Sand Dune Lizard, Meroles anchietae
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: KennethA. Nagy --- University of California, USA DanielleR. Shemanski --- University of California, USAShovel‐snouted sand dune lizards, Meroles anchietae, are reported to include much seed from grasses and fig marigolds in their diets year‐round. This diet is quite unusual for a reptile, and invites investigation. We had an opportunity to examine the diet... -
Nursing practices associated with diagnosis of malnutrition in children under 5 years in West Rand District primary healthcare facilities
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: RP Dimo --- University of Pretoria, South Africa TK Madiba --- University of Pretoria, South Africa A Bhayat --- University of Pretoria, South Africa -
Nutritional support practices at an intensive care unit in Johannesburg, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Abdullah E Laher --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Jared McDowall --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Mikayla van Welie --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Domenic M Malinga --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Alistair J Craythorne --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Brandon J van Aardt --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Tasneem Dalvie --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Guy A Richards --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Exploring the prevalence of multiple forms of malnutrition in children 6–18 years living in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Gugulethu T Moyo --- Texas Tech University, United States Abdulkadir A Egal --- Somali National University, Somalia Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- Texas Tech University, United States -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses regarding enteral nutrition at a military hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Londolani Ramuada --- Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Lizl Veldsman --- Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Nedzingahe Livhuwani --- Lr Research & Data Analysis Consulting, South Africa Renée Blaauw --- Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Perception of proposed preliminary food-based dietary guidelines for Lake Victoria region of Kenya: findings from a qualitative study among adult community members
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: EC Korir --- Egerton University, Kenya PJ Tuitoek --- Murang’a University of Technology, Kenya D Marais --- Warwick Medical School, United Kingdom -
Nutritional interventions and outcomes of children with short bowel syndrome in a tertiary hospital setting in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: BD Saayman --- Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, South Africa AJW Millar --- University of Cape Town and Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, South Africa E van Niekerk --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Completeness of the road-to-health card and factors affecting knowledge and practices of growth monitoring and promotion in caregivers of young children in KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: T Mabesa --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa S Knight --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa N Nkwanyana --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
Food and nutrition labelling as a nutrition education tool: understanding, perspectives and practices of South African dietitians.
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: C Chin --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa M Wicks --- North-West University, South Africa M Feyasa --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa N Koen --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Early economic benefits of perioperative nasojejunal tube feeding in non-critical care adult surgical patients with gastric feed intolerance
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Galya Chinnery --- University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa Anna-Lena du Toit --- Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa Chanel Robinson --- Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital, South Africa Ilhaam Kippie --- Khayelitsha District Hospital, South Africa Eduard Jonas --- University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa Matthias Scriba --- University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa -
Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices: a comparison of urban and rural adults in the Free State province of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Wasiuddin Najam --- Texas Tech University, United States of America Corinna Walsh --- University of the Free State, South Africa Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- Texas Tech University, United States of America -
The use of social media as a source of nutrition information
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Megan Kreft --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Brittany Smith --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Daniella Hopwood --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Renee Blaauw --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Development and testing of a nutrition education tool on iron supplementation for pregnant women
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: P Mahundi --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa K Pillay --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa N Wiles --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
Perioperative nutritional management of a Whipple’s patient
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Safiyah Hasson --- Groote Schuur Hospital, South AfricaPancreatic cancers comprise one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the world.1,2 A 70-year-old male presenting with a head of pancreas malignant mass was referred for nutritional optimisation as... -
Soil nutrient deficiency assessment under soybean cropping systems using the DRIS system in northern and central Benin
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: --- Integrated Soil and Crop Management Research Unit, Benin --- Agricultural Research Centre (CRA) of Agonkanmey, Benin --- Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, Benin --- Agricultural Research Centre (CRA) of Agonkanmey, Benin --- University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin --- Integrated Soil and Crop Management Research Unit, Benin --- Integrated Soil and Crop Management Research Unit, BeninSoybean is one of the promising crops in the Benin agro-industrial sector, but its production is carried out at the expense of the inherent soil fertility. The present study aims to apply the DRIS (Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System) for... -
Associations between nutrition knowledge and obesity-related attitudes and physical activity among young adults from Kenya, South Africa, and the United Kingdom
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Siphiwe N Dlamini --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Asanda Mtintsilana --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Witness Mapanga --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Ashleigh Craig --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Shane A Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Integration of nutrition support using the FIGO nutrition checklist in the Bukhali trial: a dietitian’s perspective
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Lethabo Mogashoa --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Shane A Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Khuthala Mabetha --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Larske Soepnel --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Catherine E Draper --- University of the Witwatersrand, South AfricaThe burden of malnutrition experienced globally, coupled with the increasing rate of micronutrient deficiencies, compromises the health and well-being of women during their reproductive years. Obesity places young South African women at particular risk during pregnancy, and increases obesity risk... -
Agreement between measured energy expenditure and predictive energy equations in paediatric oncology
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: I Kellerman --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa M Kruger --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa J Schoeman --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa R Blaauw --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Job satisfaction and perception of workloads among dietitians and nutritionists registered in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Louise van den Berg --- University of the Free State, South Africa Sindi-marie de Beer --- University of the Free State, South Africa Talitha Claassen --- University of the Free State, South Africa Jemima Meyer --- University of the Free State, South Africa Ingrid Strydom --- University of the Free State, South Africa Cornelius van Rooyen --- University of the Free State, South Africa Hermina Spies --- University of the Free State, South Africa -
Biomass production and nutritional efficiency in short rotation eucalypt clone plantations for energy in north-east Brazil
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science • Authors: Welluma Teixeira Barros --- State University of Southwest Bahia, Brazil Patrícia Anjos Bittencourt Barreto-Garcia --- State University of Southwest Bahia, Brazil Valdemiro da Conceição Júnior --- State University of Southwest Bahia, Brazil Marcos Gervasio Pereira --- Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Paulo Henrique Marques Monroe --- State University of Southwest Bahia, Brazil Maicon dos Santos da Silva --- São Paulo State University, Brazil Mariana dos Santos Nascimento --- State University of Southwest Bahia, Brazil Jaqueline Lima Morais --- State University of Southwest Bahia, BrazilSelecting adapted hybrids with greater efficiency in the use and return of nutrients is essential to ensure the success of forestry activities. Although topics on the nutritional sustainability of eucalypt biomass harvesting have frequently been discussed, few studies have focused... -
Adults living with type 2 diabetes experiences of a randomised adapted diabetes nutrition education programme: a qualitative process evaluation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Jane W Muchiri --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Gerda J Gericke --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Paul Rheeder --- University of Pretoria, South Africa -
A plant-based dietary approach to the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Africa: short communication of a multiple-case study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nanine Wyma --- Physicians Association for Nutrition South Africa, South Africa Christi Niesing --- North-West University, South Africa Andrew KL Robinson --- Physicians Association for Nutrition South Africa, South Africa Petra Bester --- North-West University, South Africa -
Current practices and challenges of registered dietitians in the nutritional management of children with cerebral palsy in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Deborah Jacobson --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Evette van Niekerk --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Maritha Marais --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Muscle ultrasound: a reliable bedside tool for dietitians to monitor muscle mass
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Lizl Veldsman --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Alison Lupton-Smith --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Guy A Richards --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Renée Blaauw --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Determinants of nutrition security status of women in rural households in Northwest Ethiopia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Fentaw Teshome --- Injibara University, Ethiopia Adino Andaregie --- Soka University, Japan Tess Astatkie --- Dalhousie University, CanadaThe nutrition security of women is critically important for society’s well-being. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the determinants of the nutrition security status of rural women in Northwest Ethiopia. Data collected from rural women in 197 randomly selected... -
Predictors of vitamin D status in undernourished and well-nourished children 6–59 months old, in the JB Marks Municipality of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: JA Carboo --- North-West University, South Africa L Malan --- North-West University, South Africa M Lombard --- North-West University, South Africa N Maleka --- North-West University, South Africa A Nienaber --- North-West University, South Africa R Claire Dolman-Macleod --- North-West University, South Africa -
Why traditional diets are more relevant than ever today
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Karen Cheryl Morris --- Naturopath, South Africa Thandi Puoane --- University of the Western Cape, SAThe current epidemic of obesity and its co-morbidities reflect an urgent need to reform our modern eating patterns. This commentary proposes the reclamation of our traditional diets of the precolonial, preindustrial era, which are argued to be more sustainable, in... -
Energy expenditure measured by indirect calorimetry in a neuroscience intensive care unit: a retrospective observational study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Clarabella Liew --- Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Singapore Kok Wah Wong --- , Singapore Puay Shi Ng --- , Singapore Yie Hui Lau --- Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, SingaporeObjectives: To compare indirect calorimetry (IC) readings with the Harris–Benedict equation (HBE) predictions of resting energy expenditure (REE) in intubated acute brain-injured patients in a tertiary hospital’s Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (ICU). -
A two-day professional development workshop on advanced nutrition support increased Ghanaian nutrition and dietetic professionals’ self-efficacy and practical knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition support
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ruthfirst EA Ayande --- Yale-New Haven Hospital, USA Percival D Agordoh --- University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana Vanessa J Salino --- Yale-New Haven Hospital, USA Clarisa Webster-Ariyan --- Yale-New Haven Hospital, USA Lindsay Collier --- Yale-New Haven Hospital, USA Matilda Asante --- University of Ghana, Ghana Elena T Carbone --- University of Massachusetts Amherst, USAAims: Enteral and parenteral nutrition support (NS) improves clinical outcomes in critically ill patients, yet evidence from a needs assessment indicates that Ghanaian clinical nutrition practitioners (CNPs) have low self-efficacy in administering NS, especially parenteral nutrition. This study aimed to... -
Paving the way to detect adult malnourished patients in resource-limited settings: the first step to the right to nutritional care
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: E Van Tonder --- Nelson Mandela University, South Africa FAM Wenhold --- University of Pretoria, South Africa R Blaauw --- Stellenbosch University, South AfricaHospital malnutrition, particularly disease-related malnutrition (DRM), is a significant public health concern associated with increased morbidity, mortality and costs. The recent Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) proposed a framework to globally standardise the diagnosis of adult malnutrition (undernutrition), allowing... -
Relationship between diabetes knowledge, self-management practices, and glycaemic control among patients attending diabetic clinic at a tertiary level hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: BSL Moshoeshoe --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Z Bayat --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa S Bulbulia --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Are South African registered dietitians ready to take responsibility for prescription of parenteral nutrition and intravenous nutrients?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: BJ Kroukam --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa AL Du Toit --- Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa DG Nel --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa J Visser --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Case study: nutrition and hydration support in a child with Cornelia de Lange and short bowel syndrome on home parenteral nutrition
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Cecile van Niekerk --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Christa Ellis --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Claire Martin --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaCornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) (NIPBL variant) is a rare genetic disorder, characterised by intellectual and congenital abnormalities, ultimately resulting in growth and developmental delays. This case report describes a 7-year-old boy presenting with CdLS. The patient had a percutaneous... -
Understanding the factors associated with child malnutrition in rural Burundi: experiences from the Muyinga and Ngozi provinces
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Willy Désiré Emera --- Ghent University, Belgium Marijke D’Haese --- Ghent University, Belgium Wannes Slosse --- Ghent University, Belgium Carl Lachat --- Ghent University, Belgium -
Rapid assessment of the Seychelles octopus (Octopus cyanea) fishery value chain: insights for sustainable management
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: J McCafferty --- Rhodes University, South Africa A Ebrahim --- , Seychelles WHH Sauer --- Rhodes University, South Africa R Wright --- , South Africa A Vidot --- , Seychelles V Schmidt --- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), ItalyThe octopus fishery for Octopus cyanea in Seychelles plays an important role in local cuisine, culture and tourism, yet it is unmanaged unlike other octopus fisheries in the western Indian Ocean region. We conducted a rapid assessment of the octopus... -
Nutritional management of adult patients hospitalised with COVID-19 by dietitians in KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Kirthee Pillay --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Naseera Ebrahim --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
1. An introduction to the revised food-based dietary guidelines for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Vorster HH --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Badham JB --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Venter CS --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University,Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are short, positive, science-based messages that aim to change the eating behaviour of the general population towards more optimal diets that meet energy and nutrient requirements, while simultaneously helping to protect against the development of noncommunicable... -
IV. Oral health and nutrition for children under five years of age: a paediatric food-based dietary guideline
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Naidoo S --- Department of Community Oral Health, University of the Western Cape,Good nutrition is essential for good health and the development and integrity of the oral cavity. Oral health is integral to general health and essential to well-being. Dental caries is the most common oral disease in children under five years... -
Nutritional management of a patient with acute myeloid leukaemia complicated by gastrointestinal symptoms and typhlitis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Zelda Hugo --- Pretoria East Hospital,Leukaemia is the 11th most prevalent cancer worldwide, with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) representing an acute and highly aggressive subtype that requires urgent medical intervention. Although national data on incidence and mortality in South Africa remain limited, an epidemiological study... -
Haemoglobin levels and growth of South African infants aged 6–12 months exposed to maternal HIV infection
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Phumudzo Tshiambara --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Marinel Hoffman --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Heather Legodi --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa Helen Mulol --- University of Pretoria, Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa Ute Feucht --- University of Pretoria, Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa -
The role of nutrition in patients with pemphigus receiving prolonged corticosteroid therapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Fiona Wongkar --- Udayana University/Ngoerah Hospital, Indonesia Nyoman Suryawati --- Udayana University/Ngoerah Hospital, Indonesia Agustinus I Wayan Harimawan --- Udayana University/Ngoerah Hospital, Indonesia Made Candra Wijanadi --- Udayana University/Ngoerah Hospital, IndonesiaPemphigus is a rare autoimmune blistering disorder that affects the skin and mucous membranes, characterised by acantholysis due to IgG-mediated autoantibody interference with desmoglein-mediated keratinocyte adhesion. Despite advances in immunosuppressive therapy, managing pemphigus remains a challenge. Both disease pathology and... -
Language matters: dietitians’ lived experiences of language barriers during nutrition counselling with Sesotho-speaking mothers in the first 1 000 days of life
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Phozia Jansen --- University of the Free State, South Africa Lucia N Meko --- University of the Free State, South Africa Louise van den Berg --- University of the Free State, South Africa -
The perceptions of South African dietetic and nutrition professionals on sponsorship and funding of scientific education opportunities by Big Food
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Tegan Kerry Scorgie --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Jane Badham --- JB Consultancy, South Africa Lisanne Monica du Plessis --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Describing the triple burden of malnutrition in adolescents in rural and urban South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: SH Crouch --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa DE Mathatha --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa LK Micklesfield --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa NJ Christofides --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa C Desmond --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SJ Sharp --- Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom KK Ong --- Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom SM Tollman --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa K Kahn --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SA Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Nutritional management of a patient with a small bowel neuroendocrine tumour and obstruction: a South African case study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Kirsten E Drake --- Groote Schuur Hospital, South AfricaSmall bowel neuroendocrine tumours (SBNETs) arise from enterochromaffin cells, most commonly in the terminal ileum. Functional tumours may secrete hormones, which can lead to carcinoid syndrome, whereas non-functional tumours often present later with symptoms of mechanical obstruction. Malnutrition is common... -
The self-reported influence of social media on food choices of young adults at a tertiary institution in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: M Kreft --- Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa, C Lombard --- Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa, N Koen --- Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa, -
Marine gastropods as potential sources of medicinal and nutraceutical compounds
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: TT Kereeditse --- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa YAT Ngandjui --- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa I Kamika --- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa K de Bruyn --- Agriculture and Environmental Science Laboratories, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa LM Madikizela --- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa TAM Msagati --- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), South AfricaGastropods make up the most diverse class of molluscs. Marine species of gastropods include a vast array of sea slugs and sea snails, which are among the most diverse and ecologically significant groups of marine invertebrates. Exploring these fascinating marine...
