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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Double burden of malnutrition"”.
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Socioeconomic status (SES), food insecurity and the double burden of malnutrition within South African households
The co-existence of under- and over-nutrition, termed the double burden of malnutrition (DBM), is associated with a high prevalence of both communicable and non-communicable diseases and is becoming a large public health concern. In general, DBM development is associated with populations undergoing …
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Double burden of malnutrition among women in South Africa: evidence from the demographic health survey
… have been associated with an increasing number of individuals experiencing multiple forms of malnutrition, collectively termed the double burden of malnutrition (DBM). It is defined as the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition within the same population, community, or individual. The …
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The double burden of malnutrition in South Africa: risk factors for undernutrition and overnutrition and the development of a novel mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) screening tool in children
… has produced recommendations for screening for malnutrition in childhood. However, evidence is emerging that the performance of these tools is region-specific. The aim of this set of six studies were to identify contextual factors which contribute to childhood malnutrition and assess the …
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Microencapsulated diets to improve the productivity of bivalve shellfish aquaculture for global food security
… today threaten both people and planet. We face a double-burden of malnutrition and overconsumption, with two billion people micronutrient deficient and over two billion people overweight or obese, and the global food system is now the single largest greenhouse-gas-emitting sector. Bivalve …
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Nutrition related health status and associated factors in juvenile male and female on remand detainees at entry into Pollsmoor correctional service facility in the Western Cape
… constitution) laws mandate that the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) ensure that on remand detainees receive the same medical treatment as those who are not incarcerated, as well as adequate nutrition while incarcerated. Literature across the globe indicates that inmates are at an …
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Improving Nutrition in Nepal: An analysis of food environments, behavioral determinants of consumption, and costs of a multisectoral nutrition program
… remain sub-optimal. Increased consumption of processed foods high in sugar, salt, and fat in conjunction with low dietary diversity and micronutrient deficiency lead to poor overall diets and nutritional outcomes. Understanding external and personal drivers of infant and young child feeding …