Nutrition in Sengerema Mwanza. Food Preparations and Feeding Practices for Children in Relation to Malnutrition among Mothers

Nutrition in Sengerema Mwanza. Food Preparations and Feeding Practices for Children in Relation to Malnutrition among Mothers

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Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2023-10-10

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 3346952088

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Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2022 in the subject Biology - Diseases, Health, Nutrition, , language: English, abstract: Major problems facing under five children in Tanzania are overnutrition and undernutrition the latter being the leading one, according to the Tanzania National Nutrition Survey (TNNS) 2018, 31,8 percent of under-five children are stunted, which is a significant decrease from 34,7 percent in 2014, it was approximated that the number of children who were acute malnourished had increased from 440,000 in 2014 to 530,000 in 2018. At the national level, the prevalence of underweight among children aged 0-59 months was at 14,6 percent in 2018, which was significantly higher than the 13,4 percent in 2014, 2,8 percent of under-five children are overweight and large number being found in urban areas. Firstly, to investigate the socio-economic, cultural, and environmental factors contributing to malnutrition in Mwanza Region. Secondly, to explore food preparation practices and their impact on nutrient retention, and adequacy and access nutrition status. Lastly, to identify feeding practices, including breastfeeding and complementary feeding, and their association with under-5 malnutrition A cross-sectional study design was established, that employed quantitative and qualitative approach. Data were collected using semi structured questionnaires, by using cross sectional study design. A total of 440 respondents were involved in the study. The information obtained was then analyzed using EXCEL, SPSS Version 20 and ENA for SMART Programme and interpreted by using the WHO Standards (2006). The converted nutritional data were transformed into Z-scores of the indices; height-for-age, weight-for-height and weight-for-age to identify associated factors of malnutrition.


Reducing Child Malnutrition in Tanzania

Reducing Child Malnutrition in Tanzania

Author: Harold Alderman

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13:

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Malnutrition is associated with an inadequate diet, poor health and sanitation services, and insufficient care for young children. A combination of income growth and nutrition interventions are therefore suggested to adequately tackle this issue, yet evidence to support this claim is often not available, especially for African settings. The authors evaluate the joint contribution of income growth and nutrition interventions toward the reduction of malnutrition. Using a four-round panel data set from northwestern Tanzania they estimate the determinants of a child's nutritional status, including household income and the presence of nutrition interventions in the community. The results show that better nutrition is associated with higher income, and that nutrition interventions have a substantial beneficial effect. Policy simulations make clear that if one intends to halve malnutrition rates by 2015 (the Millennium Development Goals objective), income growth will have to be complemented by large-scale program interventions.


INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES

INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES

Author: Prof (Dr). Vikas Bhatia

Publisher: Newredmars Education Pvt Ltd

Published: 2023-04-01

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9393620202

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Odisha has shown progress in many indicators but under-nutrition including hidden hunger still stands as a challenge for the State. Undernutrition is a leading contributor to infant, child and maternal mortality and morbidity. Since malnutrition is indirectly responsible for 69% of child deaths in the country, it is extremely crucial to focus on improving maternal and child nutrition for ensuring their survival and development. My heartfelt congratulations to AIIMS, Bhubaneswar for rolling out a Fellowship Course on Public Health Nutrition through RCAPHN in such a record time. Over the years significantly effective strategies and programmes have been formulated and implemented which have started to yield positive results in reducing malnutrition. Therefore, it is important that every stakeholder who is a part of the system and plays an important role in addressing the issues related to health and nutrition must essentially be aware of the key nutrition actions and interventions. All health care providers who interact with mothers and young children should acquire the basic knowledge and skills on infant and young child feeding principles, management of severe acute malnutrition, iodine deficiency disorder, management of iron deficiency and management of vit-A deficiency. I would like to congratulate all the technical members of RCAPHN involved in developing this comprehensive package on nutrition components and themes which will excel the knowledge of public health students. I encourage all to use this handbook as a commendable resource material. The technical modules on nutrition components will help in enhancing the knowledge and skills of public health functionaries and enable them to understand and implement the interventions successfully.


CHILD MALNUTRITION ASSOCIATED WITH SAFE FOOD PREPARATION BEHAVIORS OF MOTHER IN BENIN, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

CHILD MALNUTRITION ASSOCIATED WITH SAFE FOOD PREPARATION BEHAVIORS OF MOTHER IN BENIN, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Author: Chikako Nagahori

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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CHILD MALNUTRITION ASSOCIATED WITH SAFE FOOD PREPARATION BEHAVIORS OF MOTHER IN BENIN, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAAuthors: Chikako NAGAHORI , RN, PHN, PhDuff11, Yoshihide KINJO, PhDuff11, VODOUNON A. Joseph, MD, PhD 2, ALAO Maroufou Jules , MD, PhD 2, PADONOU BATOSSI Geneviu00e8ve, MD, MPH2, HOUNKPATIN Benjamin, MD, PhD 2, AMOULE HOUENASSI Eve, RMW,RD2 and Taro YAMAUCHI, PhD3Institutions: 1Department of Nursing, Tsukuba International University, Tsuchiura, Japan, 2Department of Nursing , Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing, Naha, Japan, 3Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Mu00e8re et de l'Enfant Lagune de Cotonou, Benin, 4Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan, Summary ObjectiveMalnutrition continues to contribute to a high under five mortality rate. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the nutritional status and factors associated with malnutrition in children aged under five years old who live in Cotonou, Republic of Benin and investigate the safe food preparation behaviors of their mothers.Subjects and MethodsMothers (n = 300) were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Height (H), length (L), and weight (W) measurements of the child were determined along with Z-scores (Z) of WHO child growth standards. Childrenu2019s nutritional status data to be used for analysis was evaluated using corrected age in the case of premature infants born before gestational week 36 or children under age 1 (n=49).ResultsThe prevalence of stunting (H/LAZ


The Zambian Woman's Guide to Feeding Babies & Toddlers

The Zambian Woman's Guide to Feeding Babies & Toddlers

Author: Keiron a Audain

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-20

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9781085931984

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Product Description The Zambian Woman's Guide to Feeding Babies and Toddlers, written and reviewed by a team of maternal and child nutrition experts -- is a complete nutrition guide to breastfeeding, formula feeding, complementary feeding, handling picky eaters and food allergies. Overview Get the know-how to prepare healthy foods for your child. Everything you need to make the most of your breastfeeding experience. Helpful information & support for mothers who opt for infant formula. a Stage-by-stage guide of what to feed and how to feed your baby. Packed with easy-to-follow homemade Zambian recipes. Practical advice to solve feeding problems such as colic, gastrointestinal challenges, fussy eaters and expand your child's diet. Review ''Having started reading this book, leaving it for long became difficult until I read to the last page. This is really a great informative handbook for all mothers feeding their toddlers and infants. I wish I had read it before now, but since there is always a second chance, I am making the best nutrition choices for my toddlers from now on. I strongly recommend this book for all mums of toddlers, pregnant women and especially first-time mums. It is one of the best gifts you can bless yourself or a loved one with.''-- Agbele Olusola, Mother ''This guide to feeding babies and toddlers is a number one go-to resource and a must-have book not only for mothers but for health professionals and dad's as well. It is a comprehensive guide with well organised content. With this book, every woman or caregiver can now give a sigh of relief on matters related to feeding their babies and children.''-- Eunice Nortey, Dietician Authors Asare Emmanuel Domfeh, RD, PhD a Dr. A E Domfeh is a specialist in maternal and infant nutrition. He is a graduate of University of Ghana and King's College London, UK. He has served as a dietician at Ridge Hospital, Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital and the Volta River Authority Clinic in Accra, Ghana. He also worked with the 37 Military Hospital, Ghana, as a dietician and as an instructor for students on clinical placement. Emmanuel has also served as a community nutrition officer for the World Food Programme and with UNICEF Ghana, where he was involved in projects aimed at improving maternal and child nutrition. Keiron Audain, RN, PhD Dr Keiron Audain holds a PhD in Human Nutrition from the University of KwaZulu Natal. His research areas primarily lie in Nutrition and Public Health-related topics affecting Sub-Saharan Africa and the developing world. He is an active member of the African Nutrition Society and is a sub-editor of the society's publication African Nutrition Matters. He is a member of the editorial board of the Central African Journal of Public Heath, and on the reviewer board of several nutrition journals. He also writes a blog on food, nutrition and sustainable development at www.provelopment.wordpress.com Idah Chama Mulenga, RN, MSc Idah Chama Mulenga has been involved in development of national training materials for the past seven years. She participates in specific national document development such as food standards regulations, and programme policy formulation. Her educational background in food and nutrition science, and development studies has given her a broad base approach to fields of Maternal and Child Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition and Developmental programmes. Her writing skills may be confirmed by the documentation on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition, and Growth Monitoring and Promotion programmes under National Food and Nutrition Commission of Zambia.


An Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Infants and Children Under the Age of Five in Semi-urban and Rural Areas of Kwazulu

An Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Infants and Children Under the Age of Five in Semi-urban and Rural Areas of Kwazulu

Author: S. M. Ndlovu

Publisher: Centre for Research and Documentation University of Zululand

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13:

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Malnutrition among African infants and pre-school children has been reported to exist in South Africa on a very large scale. Many presss reports have indicated that there is a high rate of malnutrition countrywide, and this is a matter of great concern to the public health workers.


Towards Healthier Mothers, Children and Families

Towards Healthier Mothers, Children and Families

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Publisher:

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9789290610090

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This manual is primarily aimed at community health and/or nutrition workers. It offers practical information and simple ways to encourage mothers, caregivers, children and families to adopt good nutrition practices for health. Primary and secondary school teachers may also find this book useful for disseminating information on nutrition for better health. The manual is divided into three parts. Part 1 is concerned with nutrition for the family and outlines the nutritional and care needs of the different stages in the life cycle. Part 2 deals with the needs of individuals with nutritional problems. It covers the signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention and recommended actions for each condition. Part 3 covers food and nutrients. It includes basic nutrition knowledge such as nutrients in food, food properties and micronutrient supplementation. Community health and nutrition workers are encouraged to read this part before using the manual.