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Meeting the challenges of micronutrient deficiencies in emergency-affected populations [PDF]

, 2017
Micronutrient deficiencies occur frequently in refugee and displaced populations. These deficiency diseases include, in addition to the most common Fe and vitamin A deficiencies, scurvy (vitamin C deficiency), pellagra (niacin and/or tryptophan ...
de Benoist, B., Prinzo, Z. Weise
core  

Prevalence and Contributing Factors of Household Food Insecurity in Somalia: A Household‐Level Analysis

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract illustrating the study design, prevalence, and key contributing factors of household food insecurity in Somalia. ABSTRACT Somalia continues to experience a high burden of household food insecurity driven by recurrent climate shocks, protracted conflict, economic instability, displacement, and limited access to livelihoods and ...
Hassan Abdi Ahmed, Edwin Tito Magoti
wiley   +1 more source

Food Safety Management and Mycotoxins Nexus: A Systematic Review of Mycotoxins Toxicity, Detoxification, Nutritional Impacts, and Economic Importance

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
The graphical abstract illustrates the interconnected relationship between food safety management, mycotoxin toxicity, and detoxification strategies, highlighting how preventive measures across the food chain can minimize mycotoxin contamination and reduce adverse health effects in humans/animals.
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
wiley   +1 more source

A 2 year retrospective study of vegan patients and their pregnancy outcomes in a tertiary level Irish hospital

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Recent previous studies have revealed outcomes of higher risk of low birth weight, small for gestational age, and pre‐eclampsia for vegan pregnant women compared to other diets. This review examined if patients with vegan diet in our tertiary hospital had similar outcomes.
Mona Abdelrahman, Siofra Maher, Stephen W. Lindow, Michael P. O'Connell   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determination of mineral composition of traditional plant-based bicarbonates: A case study of Eicchornia crassipes, Elaeis guineensis, and Musa x paradisiaca

International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology
Poor nutrition can lead to malnutrition due to micronutrient deficiencies, posing serious public health issues. Promoting traditional foods is one approach, with a sustainable impact on addressing micronutrient deficiencies, being explored in the ...
Exaucée Lukumu Mubenzem, Jean-Paul Mbo Nzundu, Clément Mutunda Mbadiko, Jean-Jacques Domondo Amogu, Gisèle Kafuti Makengo, Théophile Fundu Mbemba   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies (n = 268–273).

, 2015
Values are percentages (% deficient).a Analysis only for participants with CRP < 47.62 nmol * L-1Prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies (n = 268–273).
Tinku Thomas (711383), Virginia R. Chomitz (711382), Ishaan K. Desai (711380), Anura V. Kurpad (711381)   +3 more
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Evaluating Water–Energy–Food Nexus Strategies to Address Resource Scarcity in the Crocodile River Catchment, South Africa

Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The water–energy–food (WEF) nexus approach highlights the interdependence of water, energy and food resources, all of which play central roles in agriculture, especially irrigation. A WEF nexus lens was applied to Mpumalanga's Crocodile River catchment, a vital irrigation area that significantly contributes to South Africa's staple food ...
N. Masekwana, M. van der Laan, S. Walker, Nicky Taylor   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cost-effectiveness of price reductions in fortified powdered milk for the reduction of micronutrient deficiencies in 6-23 month old children in the Philippines

, 2014
Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) are a major public health problem in the developing world and particularly harmful during early childhood. The first 1000 days are crucial to establish a lasting foundation for health through adequate nutrition.
Malek, Olivia, Plessow, Rafael, Brügger, Urs, Wieser, Simon, Brunner, Beatrice, Eichler, Klaus   +5 more
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Biological Effects of Selenium‐Containing Ionic Liquids: Cytotoxicity, Mercury Interaction, and Antiproliferative Activity in Glioblastoma Cells

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient that participates in redox regulation and cellular homeostasis. Selenium‐containing ionic liquids (ILsSe) have emerged as hybrid compounds combining the properties of organoselenium molecules with the tunable features of ionic liquids.
Guilherme Schmitt Rieder, Alessandro de Souza Prestes, Fernanda D'Avila da Silva, Nilda de Vargas Barbosa, Alix Y. Bastidas Ángel, Mariana F. Soares, Carolina Martins Fernandes, Maria Anttônia Oliveira Petersen, Manuela Moura Silva, Juliete Nathali Scholl, Fabrício Figueiró, Pablo Andrei Nogara, Laura Orian, Eduardo E. Alberto, Michael Ascnher, Diogo Onofre Gomes de Souza, Debora Guerini de Souza, João Batista Teixeira da Rocha   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of serum vitamin B12 and D, iron, ferritin, folate, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium levels in children in palliative care clinic: a single-center cross-sectional study

BMC Palliative Care
Background Pediatric palliative care (PPC) patients are at an elevated risk of malnutrition. Nutritional inadequacy can also cause micronutrient deficiencies. These factors can lead to weight loss, stunted growth, and poor quality of life.
Derşan Onur, Sunanur Çiftçi Sadıkoğlu, Nilgün Harputluoğlu, Behzat Özkan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source