Nutrition and disease

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Tackling obesity and improving health equity in Europe: ( Yoline M. Kuipers / EuroHealthNet , 2009); This report, published by EuroHealthNet, provides ideas and inspiration for practitioners and policy makers about counteracting obesity and improving health equity. In this report, the author describe...
Hand washing intervention analysis from randomised trials: ( R.I. Ejemot;J.E. Ehiri;M. M. Meremikwu / Cochrane Library , 2008); Diarrhoea is a common cause of morbidity and a leading cause of death among children aged less than five years, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Hand washing is one of a range of hygi...
A clinicians guide to food support and nutrition interventions for people living with HIV: ( Family Health International , 2007); The spread of HIV through many regions of the world is highlighting the complex and evolving relationship between food, HIV infection, and nutritional status. This guide is aimed at technical staff...
A guide to integrating HIV/AIDS, nutrition and food security: ( International Food Policy Research Institute , 2007); This paper presents a synthesis of existing technical guidance on HIV and AIDS, nutrition, and food security. It contributes towards efforts to integrate nutrition projects and programmes for HIV a...
Providing food supplements to people living with HIV in Kenya: ( E. Byron; S. Gillespie; M. Nangami / Regional Network on HIV/AIDS, Rural Livelihoods and Food Security , 2006); Recommended reading; This report from RENEWAL highlights the key constraints, opportunities and challenges in strengthening the nutrition security of people living with HIV on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment in Kenya. It e...
Designing effective educational programmes and material to prevent cardiovascular disease in the Caribbean: ( Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute , 2003); Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has become the leading cause of death across the Caribbean in the last decade. However, it is recognised that nutrition and physical activity can play a great role in the ...
Growth in trade-related infections: is globalised consumption compromising food safety?: ( J.R. Hodges; A. M. Kimba / BioMed Central , 2005); Recommended reading; This article, published in the journal Globalization and Health, looks at the impact of globalisation on food safety and human health, in particular the emergent and re-emergent infections that have c...
Chronic illness reaching crisis levels in developing countries: the health consequences of globalisation?: ( R. Beaglehole; D. Yach / The Lancet , 2003); Recommended reading; This article from The Lancet outlines the relationship between globalisation and the expanding levels of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries. It warns of a worrying gap between th...
Global shift in obesity is most marked in low-income countries: ( B.M. Popkin; P Gordon-Larsen / Nature Publishing Group , 2004); Recommended reading; Published in the International Journal of Obesity, this article explores the major changes in diet and physical activity patterns around the world, focusing on shifts in obesity (the condition of bein...
No magic formula: counselling is key to safe infant feeding by mothers with HIV: ( United Nations [UN] Children's Fund , 2004); Recommended reading; Published by UNICEF, this review brings together the available evidence on infant feeding and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Key issues covered include: human resources, p...