Search

Searching with a thematic focus on Food security, Health and nutrition, Health

Showing 11-20 of 168 results

Pages

• Document

  A systematic review of effect of prenatal zinc supplementation on irthweight: meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2011

  The effect of prenatal zinc supplementation on birth weight is controversial as randomised controlled trials (RCTs) report conflicting conclusions. A systematic review which includes meta-analysis was done on 17 RCTs conducted worldwide since 1984 to assess the effect of prenatal zinc supplementation on birth weight. The studies were identified through web-based search.
• Document

  Obesity patterns among women in a slum area in Brazil

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2011

  High-energy diet and sedentary lifestyle fail to completely explain the epidemic of obesity in developing countries. In this cross-sectional survey, the prevalence and patterns of overweight/obesity were assessed among women in a slum in Brazil.
• Document

  Prevalence and determinants of chronic malnutrition among preschool children: a cross-sectional study in Dhaka city, Bangladesh

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2011

  Chronic malnutrition is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among preschool children and the future productivity of nations.
• Document

  Nutrition of children and women in Bangladesh: trends and directions for the future

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2012

  Although child and maternal malnutrition has been reduced in Bangladesh, the prevalence of underweight (weight-for-age z-score <-2) among children aged less than five years is still high (41%). Nearly one-third of women are undernourished with body mass index of <18.5 kg/m2.
• Document

  Perceptions of Malawian nurses about nursing interventions for malnourished children and their parents

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2011

  In developing countries, malnutrition among children is a major public-health issue. The aim of the study is to describe perceptions of Malawian nurses about nursing interventions for malnourished children and their parents. A qualitative method was used. Data were collected and analysed according to the phenomenographic research approach.
• Document

  Prevalence of food insecurity among women in northern Jordan

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2012

  Food insecurity (not having sufficient quantities of good-quality foods) is inversely related to physical and mental health and directly related to poor dietary intake. The objectives of this research are to:
• Document

  Beliefs about causes and consequences of obesity among women in two Mexican cities

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2012

  Personal beliefs might be barriers to the prevention and treatment of obesity. To assess the beliefs about causes and consequences of and possible solutions to obesity among 18-40 years old women in two Mexican cities and to analyse the association with demographic variables, a questionnaire was developed to assess the women’s weight status.
• Document

  Food insecurity, health and nutritional status among sample of palm-plantation households in Malaysia

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2012

  Food insecurity is a worldwide problem and has been shown to contribute to poor health and nutritional outcomes. In Malaysia, poor dietary intake, overweight and obesity, diabetes mellitus, and hypercholesterolaemia have been reported to be more prevalent in females compared to males and in Indians compared to other ethnic groups.
• Document

  Prevalence of household-level food insecurity and its determinants in an urban resettlement colony in North India

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2014

  An adequate food intake, in terms of quantity and quality, is a key to healthy life. Malnutrition is the most serious consequence of food insecurity and has a multitude of health and economic implications. India has the world’s largest population living in slums, and these have largely been underserved areas.
• Document

  Prevalence of overweight, obesity, and abdominal obesity among urban Saudi adolescents: gender and regional variations

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2014

  The nutrition transition with associated lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases has rapidly reached many developing countries, including Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and abdominal obesity among Saudi adolescents.

Pages