Objectives: In 2011, the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey reported 44% of children under five years-of-age were stunted (i.e., height-for-age z-score (HAZ) below -2) and 11% were consuming minimum diet diversity (DD), a World Health Organization core indicator for infant a...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21313
Simon Wieser, Beatrice Brunner, Rafael Plessow, Klaus Eichler, Noel Solomons, Olivia Malek, Joerg Spieldenner & Urs Bruegger·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2015
Objectives: To estimate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of price-based interventions with commercially distributed packaged fortified powdered milk (FPM) for the reduction of iron and vitamin A deficiencies in 6-23 months old Filipino children. Methods: We carried out a...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20898
Fatima-Ezzahra Zahrou, Imane E. L. Menchawy, Elom Kouassivi Aglago, Mehdi Azlaf, Hakim Belghiti, Asmaa Elhamdouchi, Khalid E. L. Kari, Mohamed E. L. Mzibri, E. L. Arbi Rjimati, Noureddine E. L. Haloui & Hassan Aguenaou·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2015
Objectives: Iodine deficiencies compromise the health and the development of many school-age children worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of iodine fortified milk consumption among Moroccan schoolchildren (n = 193) in rural region. Methods: Iodine statu...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21325
Objectives: Evaluate the adequacy of iron and zinc contents and estimated bioavailability of complementary foods (CFs) processed in Ethiopia. Methods: Seven locally-produced fortified and non-fortified cereal-based CFs were purchased from supermarkets in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ir...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20899
Objectives: Calcium supplementation significantly reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia, a major cause of maternal death and pre-term birth. The World Health Organization recommends preventive elemental calcium supplementation for all pregnant women living in areas with low calcium i...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21314
Objectives: Under five nutritional deficiencies in Somaliland constitute a major health concern. In response, Population Services International (PSI) undertook a study to examine practices related to acceptability of and willingness to pay for (WTP) MNP. Methods: 72 female caregi...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20900
Objectives: To improve nutrition security through staple food fortification. Methods: Rajasthan an Indian state, has very low consumption of fruits, green vegetables, egg, fish and meat, resulting in high levels of micronutrient malnutrition. GAIN partnered with State Government...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21329
Objectives: There is an urgent need to better understand the interactions of multiple nutrition programs so that they can be managed more effectively to improve coverage and impact, reduce costs and protect persons from the risk of excess micronutrient intakes. The objective was...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20901
Objectives: To examine the effects of an iron-biofortified bean intervention on physical performance in Rwandan women assessed by VO2max and work efficiency. Methods: 145 Rwandan women (18-26 years) were randomized to receive either iron-biofortified beans or traditional beans tw...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21315
Jérôme W. Somé, Souheila Abbeddou, Elizabeth Yakes Jimenez, Zinéwendé P. Ouédraogo, Rosemonde M. Guissou, Janet M. Peerson, Sonja Y. Hess, Steve A. Vosti, Jean-Bosco Ouédraogo & Kenneth H. Brown·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2015
Objectives: Meta-analyses find that supplemental zinc reduces the incidence of diarrhea and acute lower respiratory tract infections, but its effect on malaria is inconsistent. We assessed the effects of different amounts of zinc in SQ-LNS compared with zinc in a dispersible tabl...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20902
Objectives: Assessment of serum retinol of a population is a valuable mean for the study of vitamin A status (VAS). Portable kits may be an interesting alternative for the assessment of VAS in vulnerable populations. The aim of this study was to validate the ICHECK Fluoro device...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21326
Objectives: The purpose of this review was to identify and analyze single or multiple micronutrient (MMN) food fortification studies for their efficacy and effectiveness in India. Methods: A comprehensive fortification search (n=10 databases) was completed, and retrieved citation...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20903
Objectives: To quantify changes in free-living physical activity in Rwandan women before and after a 4.5 month feeding trial of biofortified beans. Methods: 145 Rwandan women (18-26 years) were randomized to receive either iron-biofortified beans or traditional beans for 5 months...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21316
Objectives: Mandatory wheat flour fortification with iron, zinc, thiamine, riboflavin, and folic acid became effective in Indonesia in 2002. There are no evaluations of its effectiveness on reducing anemia. This study estimated the contribution of fortified wheat flour to changes...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20904
Objectives: Ferritin is considered the most suitable indicator of low iron stores in population-based surveys. Ferritin is an acute-phase protein (APP) and studies find this can impact on its use and interpretation. This study explores the relationship between ferritin and other...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21330