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malnutrition

open access: yes, 2023
   Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: •undernutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low ...
Ahamed Masooth mohamed (12064673)
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Malnutrition Prevalence and Nutrient Intakes of Indonesian Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies

open access: yesFrontiers in Nutrition, 2022
BackgroundMalnutrition and inadequate nutrient intake are associated with functional decline, frailty, and bad clinical outcomes among community-dwelling older adults.
Esthika Dewiasty   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Breeding for enhanced zinc and iron concentration in CIMMYT spring wheat germplasm

open access: yesCzech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2011
Micronutrient malnutrition, resulting from dietary deficiency of important minerals such as zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe), is a widespread food-related health problem. Genetic enhancement of crops with elevated levels of these micronutrients is one of the most
G. VELU   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the prevalence of multiple forms of malnutrition in children 6–18 years living in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

open access: yesThe South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2023
Background: The existence of multiple forms of malnutrition is a growing problem in developing countries. Children living in the Eastern Cape have a relatively high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and food insecurity, suggesting ...
Gugulethu T Moyo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

ParkinsonLab/gut-eukaryotes-malnutrition-and-micronutrient-supplementation: Scripts used in Popovic et al 2021

open access: yes, 2021
Release of software used in "Micronutrient supplements can promote disruptive protozoan and fungal communities in the developing infant ...
Ana Popovic
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Regulation of fortified foods to address micronutrient malnutrition : legislation, regulations, and enforcement [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
The manual reflects issues that national programs face as they have matured over the decade where programmes are dedicated to the elimination of micronutrient malnutrition.
Micronutrient Initiative, Nathan, R.
core   +1 more source

Malnutrition in Obesity: Is It Possible?

open access: yesObesity Facts, 2021
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies malnutrition as the biggest threat to public health worldwide, and this condition is observed in 20–60% of hospitalized patients.
Milena Kobylińska   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Priority Micronutrient Density in Foods

open access: yesFrontiers in Nutrition, 2022
BackgroundDespite concerted efforts to improve diet quality and reduce malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies remain widespread globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries and among population groups with increased needs, where diets are ...
Ty Beal, Ty Beal, Flaminia Ortenzi
doaj   +1 more source

Nutritional Status Driving Infection by Trypanosoma cruzi: Lessons from Experimental Animals

open access: yesJournal of Tropical Medicine, 2011
This paper reviews the scientific knowledge about protein-energy and micronutrient malnutrition in the context of Chagas disease, especially in experimental models. The search of articles was conducted using the electronic databases of SciELO (Scientific
Guilherme Malafaia, André Talvani
doaj   +1 more source

Promoting millet, an underutilized crop. A review of food-based approach in combating micronutrient deficiency

open access: yesRevista Colombiana de Investigaciones Agroindustriales, 2022
Malnutrition of micronutrients is a global problem that is more serious than hunger and has lasting consequences for societies. This study reviews existing interventions, where traditional grains are being promoted to establish their importance and ...
Jumoke ILO, Abiodun Famakinwa
doaj   +1 more source

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