An evaluation of the nutritional status of preschool chldren living in a rural health district : implications for a community based nutrition programme in the Northern Province

The study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of pre-school children (0-6 years), and the activities of a local CBNP serving these children, in the Ngwaritsi health district of the Northern Province. The following objectives were identified: o To determine the anthropometric status of children 0-6 years o To determine the dietary intake of children 0-6 years o To evaluate the nutrition services offered to these children by a local CBNP o To make recommendations, based on these findings, for improving existing strategies to address malnutrition in the area.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Year dc:date.issued

1999

Author dc:creator

• Saitowitz, Romy

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Shung King, Maylene
• Hendricks, Michael

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26766

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/26766