Tesfaye Zeru

Publications (2)

Minimizing Bioavailability of Fluoride through Addition of Calcium-magnesium Citrate or a Calcium and Magnesium-containing Vegetable to the Diets of Growing Rats

Aweke Kebede, Nigussie Retta, Cherinet Abuye, Susan J. Whiting, Melkitu Kassaw, Tesfaye Zeru, Meseret Woldeyohannes & Marian K. Malde · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Introduction: Fluorosis is a public health problem in Ethiopia. Fluoride absorption may be decreased by dietary divalent cations which form insoluble complexes with the fluoride ion. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of dietary calcium-magnesium citrate or Moringa stenop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23693

The Nutritional Status of Vulnerable Populations in Ethiopia

Dilnesaw Zerfu, Tibebu Moges, Masresha Tessema, Solomon Eshetu, Temesgen Awoke, Yosef Beyen, Tesfaye Zeru, Abinet Tekle, Adamu Belay, Amha Kebede & Aregash Samuel · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: According to the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey 2011, the prevalence of stunting, wasting, and underweight among children 6-59 months old was 44%, 12% and 29% respectively. The proportion of non-pregnant women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) below 18.5 kg/m2, ind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21283