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Breeding for enhanced zinc and iron concentration in CIMMYT spring wheat germplasm
Czech 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
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The 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
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Meeting the challenges of micronutrient malnutrition in the developing world [PDF]
British Medical Bulletin, 2013 Malnutrition still remains one of the major public health challenges, particularly in developing countries. Major risk factors for undernutrition such as suboptimal breastfeeding and micronutrient deficiencies (vitamin A and zinc) are responsible for more than one-third of all under five child deaths and 11% of the global total disease burden.Several ...
Bhutta, Zulfiqar A +2 more
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Malnutrition in Obesity: Is It Possible?
Obesity 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
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Priority Micronutrient Density in Foods
Frontiers 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
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Nutritional Status Driving Infection by Trypanosoma cruzi: Lessons from Experimental Animals
Journal 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
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Revista 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
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Malnutrition in kidney transplantation: Our experience and review of literature
Indian Journal of Transplantation, 2020 Malnutrition is a well-known determining factor in the clinical outcome of a patient posttransplant. Malnutrition encompasses the entire spectrum ranging from excess to deficiencies of calorie, protein, and macronutrient and micronutrient intake.
Sneha Haridas Anupama +4 more
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Micronutrient malnutrition across the life course, sarcopenia and frailty [PDF]
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 2021 Micronutrient malnutrition, the deficiency of vitamins or minerals, impacts on physical and mental health, in clinical and general populations, across the life course. In older western populations the high prevalence and impact of micronutrient malnutrition is less well recognised. Low- and middle-income countries are experiencing the ‘double burden of
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BMC NutritionIntroduction Double malnutrition (co-existing overnutrition and undernutrition) is increasingly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa due to rapid epidemiological and nutritional transitions.
Faheem Seedat +4 more
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