An evaluation of the nutritional status of preschool chldren living in a rural health district : implications for a community based nutrition programme in the Northern Province

Master Thesis

1999

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Saitowitz, Romy
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Shung King, Maylene
Hendricks, Michael
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University of Cape Town

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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
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The study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of pre-school children (0-6 years), and the activities of a local CBNP serving these children, in the Ngwaritsi health district of the Northern Province. The following objectives were identified: o To determine the anthropometric status of children 0-6 years o To determine the dietary intake of children 0-6 years o To evaluate the nutrition services offered to these children by a local CBNP o To make recommendations, based on these findings, for improving existing strategies to address malnutrition in the area.
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Paediatrics and Child Health

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Saitowitz, R. 1999. An evaluation of the nutritional status of preschool chldren living in a rural health district : implications for a community based nutrition programme in the Northern Province. University of Cape Town.

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