Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "African leafy vegetables"
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The effect of African leafy vegetables on the alleviation of micronutrient deficiencies in school children residing in the North West Province of South Africa
(2014)Background - Food and nutrition insecurity severely compromises the quality of life in farm communities in South Africa. Although food‐based approaches are more sustainable strategies to address malnutrition, most other ... -
Iron and zinc bioaccessibility from African leafy vegetables : implications for nutrition
(2014)Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the bioaccessibility of iron and zinc in African leafy vegetables (ALV) and maize porridge composite dishes using an in vitro dialysability assay and to estimate the antinutrient ... -
Potential contribution of African leafy vegetables to the nutritional status of children
(North-West University, 2012)Background: Children in South Africa are still affected by micronutrient deficiencies and children living in farm communities are especially vulnerable. African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs) are well endowed with micronutrients ...
