Browsing Health Sciences by Author "Baumgartner, J."
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Associations between maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy and early childhood development in Johannesburg, South Africa
Conradie, C. (North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Background and rationale. Pregnancy presents a unique period during which the health and well-being of the offspring can be influenced. Maternal nutrition is known as an important modifiable factor for both fetal and ... -
Associations between plasma fatty acids, dietary fatty acids and cardiovascular risk factors : the PURE study
Richter, Marilize (2014)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading global cause of death. CVD risk factors are considered intermediaries for the association between dietary fatty acids and CVD. Raised plasma total cholesterol, low ... -
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid nutrition in breastfed and complementary fed South African infants
Siziba, L.P. (North-West University, 2018)Introduction: Adequate intake of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and long-chain polyunsaturated FAs (LCPUFAs) during infancy are important for optimal growth and development. During the first six months of life, the growing ... -
The potential of fermentation and blanching in improving bioaccessibility and bioavailability of iron and zinc in African leafy vegetables
Mongwaketse, T.C. (North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Introduction - Iron and zinc deficiencies remain a significant problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Consumption of African leafy vegetables (ALVs) have shown potential in alleviating these deficiencies. However, ALVs also ...