Article

Can the high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies, stunting and overweight in children at ages 1 and 3 years in the Central Region of Limpopo province be explained by diet?

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2006.11734102
Author(s): Ramoteme MamaboloSchool of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Science, , Nelia SteynChronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, , Marianne AlbertsMedical Sciences Programme, ,
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Abstract

Objective. To assess whether the high prevalence of stunting and overweight accompanied by serum deficiencies of iron, folate and vitamin B12 in children at ages 1 and 3 years, can be explained by their diet.

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