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Showing 1 to 2 of 2 for “"Pacific Islanders--Health and hygiene"”.
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Maternal Prepregnancy Nutritional Status as a Key Link of Intergenerational Risk of Obesity and Chronic Disease in Childhood and Later Life among US Pacific Islanders: A Life Course Approach Study
The rising prevalence of obesity in women and its adverse effects on the health of their offspring may be a key link to intergenerational risk of obesity and chronic disease in childhood and later life among the US Pacific Islanders in Hawai‘i and the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands. In a population …
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Complementary feeding practices, nutrient intake, and iron status of Māori, Pasifika, and other infants in Aotearoa New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Science, Massey University, Albany, Aotearoa New Zealand
… food pouches, use of traditional cultural foods and practices, and the characteristics and nutrient density of first foods offered support the healthy growth and development of the infant, as well as shape long term dietary patters and food preferences. Additionally, iron status is crucial for …