Urine Se concentration poorly predicts plasma Se concentration at sub-district scales in Zimbabwe, limiting its value as a biomarker of population Se status

Autor: Beaula Mutonhodza, Mavis P. Dembedza, Edward J. M. Joy, Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara, Handrea Njovo, Tasiana K. Nyadzayo, R. Murray Lark, Alexander A. Kalimbira, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Martin R. Broadley, Tonderayi M. Matsungo, Prosper Chopera

Publikováno v: Frontiers in Nutrition, Vol 11 (2024)

IntroductionThe current study investigated the value of urine selenium (Se) concentration as a biomarker of population Se status in rural sub-Saharan Africa.MethodUrine and plasma Se concentrations were measured among children aged 6–59 months (n =

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Anemia in children aged 6–59 months was significantly associated with maternal anemia status in rural Zimbabwe

Autor: Beaula Mutonhodza, Mavis P. Dembedza, Murray R. Lark, Edward J. M. Joy, Muneta G. Manzeke‐Kangara, Handrea Njovo, Tasiana K. Nyadzayo, Alexander A. Kalimbira, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Martin R. Broadley, Tonderayi M. Matsungo, Prosper Chopera

Publikováno v: Food Science & Nutrition. 11:1232-1246

Globally, anemia is a public health problem affecting mostly women of reproductive age (WRA, n = 452) and children aged 6–59 months (n = 452) from low- and lower-middle-income countries. This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and determ

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https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3157

A strategy for scaling up vitamin A supplementation for young children in a remote rural setting in Zimbabwe

Autor: Tasiana K. Nyadzayo, Talent Makoni, Wisdom Dube, Namukolo Covic

Publikováno v: South African Journal of Child Health, Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Pages: 64-67, Published: MAY 2014
South African Journal of Child Health; Vol 8, No 2 (2014); 64-67

Background. Vitamin A deficiency is a public health problem in Zimbabwe. Addressing vitamin A deficiency has the potential to enhance resistance to disease and reduce mortality especially in children aged

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http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1999-76712014000200007&lng=en&tlng=en

UNICEF Training Package for Scaling Up Skilled Community Infant and Young Child Feeding Counselors: Zimbabwe Experience

Autor: Wisdom Dube, Namukolo Covic, Thokozile Ncube, Tasiana K. Nyadzayo

Publikováno v: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 47:286-289.e1

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2015.03.001