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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"micronutrient deficiency"”.
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A systematic review on the neurological and psychopathological correlates of pica
… had several aetiologies reported. These include micronutrient deficiency, psychological and developmental disorders, and neurological and neurochemical pathologies, with a predominant focus in literature on micronutrient deficiency. Thus, a thorough exploration of the possible neurological (i.e., …
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A systematic review on the neurological and psychopathological correlates of pica
… had several aetiologies reported. These include micronutrient deficiency, psychological and developmental disorders, and neurological and neurochemical pathologies, with a predominant focus in literature on micronutrient deficiency. Thus, a thorough exploration of the possible neurological (i.e., …
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Predicting Outcomes in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
… (2) Lack of information about prevalence of micronutrient deficiency in the diabetic foot population. Anecdotal data from patients seen at the foot clinic at the Queen Elizabeth hospital suggested that a high prevalence of mineral and vitamin deficiency exists in this population. Research …
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An Ethical assessment of food fortification in Zambia
Micronutrient malnutrition has been identified to be a public health problem affecting a wide range of the population in the world. Almost all African countries have been affected by it. Zambia has equally not been spared. In Zambia efforts have been made to fortify various foods. Despite these …
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An Ethical assessment of food fortification in Zambia
Micronutrient malnutrition has been identified to be a public health problem affecting a wide range of the population in the world. Almost all African countries have been affected by it. Zambia has equally not been spared. In Zambia efforts have been made to fortify various foods. Despite these …
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Stability of micronutrients in nutrigems during cooking and accelerated storage
Micronutrient undernutrition is one of the most common and preventable nutritional problems in the world. Several strategies have been developed to prevent and control micronutrient deficiency; however, the problem still persists. We have developed Nutrigems, a food-based micronutrient delivery …
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Improving Nutrition in Nepal: An analysis of food environments, behavioral determinants of consumption, and costs of a multisectoral nutrition program
… 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 practices are a key step to design behavior change strategies that improve child nutrition …
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Synthesis, Characterization and Cellular Uptake of Magnesium Complexes of Pyrones and Amino Acids
<p>This thesis focuses on the treatment of micronutrient deficiency, specifically hypomagnesemia, through the synthesis and solution- and solid-state characterization of "pharma grade", biorelevant magnesium complexes (nutraceuticals) utilizing short-chain peptides (di- and tri-), pyrones, and …
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DNA damage and nutrient status as risk factors for mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease
… potential DNA damage biomarkers and plasma micronutrient profiles associated with MCI and AD that may aid in understanding the biology of the disease and inform the design of potential dietary preventative measures. The content of this thesis comprises 2 distinct parts. For the in vitro …
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Effects of iron deficiency upon neurodevelopment, metabolism, and inflammation
… targets for therapeutic intervention. Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world. Nearly 2 billion people worldwide suffer from anemia, and more than half of those cases are due to ID. Vulnerable populations in developing nations are most affected, with …
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Assessment of Micronutrient Status in Pregnant Malawian Women Before and After Treatment for Moderate Malnutrition
<p><strong>Background</strong>: Multiple micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent in pregnant women in developing countries and can result in adverse effects to both the mother and infant. Multiple micronutrient supplements or supplementary foods may be a way to combat micronutrient …
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Treatment of High-Strength Nitrogen Wasetewater With a Hollow-Fiber Membrane-Aerated Biofilm Reactor: A Comprehensive Evaluation
… the growth of AnaerAOB by overcoming a possible micronutrient deficiency. Disappearance of the gaseous nitrogen oxide emissions coincided with the onset of anaerobic ammonium oxidation, demonstrating a benefit of coupling these two autotrophic metabolisms in one reactor. Obvious differences in …
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An economic analysis of dietary diversification in the developing world
Child undernutrition, including micronutrient deficiency, is widespread in many parts of the developing world. Low dietary diversity is a major source of this problem. This occurs where diets are predominantly based on starchy staples with few fruits, vegetables and animal-sourced foods. Improving …
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Nutrition knowledge, dietary practice and vitamin B12 levels in patients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus on metformin in Thulamela Municipality
Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is a recognized complication of long-term metformin use in patients with type 2 diabetes, yet data on its prevalence and dietary determinants in South African populations are limited. Objective: This study assessed the plasma vitamin B12 status and dietary intake …