A5025837677- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Indigenous Health and Education
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
Nutrition International
2014-2023
McGill University
2007-2017
University of Oxford
1992
Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
1989
<b>Shyama Kuruvilla and colleagues</b> present findings across 12 country case studies of multisectoral collaboration, showing how diverse sectors intentionally shape new ways collaborating learning, using "business not as usual" strategies to transform situations achieve shared goals
<b>Marion Roche and colleagues</b> highlight lessons from a multisectoral project implementing weekly iron supplementation for adolescent girls in West Java, Indonesia, which provides scalable model reducing anaemia
Abstract The first two years of life are critical for growth and development. Little is known about infant young child feeding (IYCF) practices in the Ecuadorian highlands how they contribute to stunting. With objective understanding nutritional status influencing factors design an intervention, we assessed 293 infants children between 0 24 months age, living 14 communities provinces Tungurahua Chimborazo using a cross‐sectional study design. We used WHO IYCF indicators assess practices;...
A lack of data, intervention studies, policies, and targets for nutrition in school-age children (SAC) adolescents (5-19 years) is hampering progress towards tackling malnutrition. To stimulate guide further research, this study generated a list research priorities.Using the Child Health Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) method, 48 questions was compiled were scored against defined criteria using stakeholder survey. Questions covered all forms malnutrition, including micronutrient...
The study objective was to understand the role of traditional Awajún foods in dietary quality and potential impacts on growth infants young children 0-23 months age. Research took place April May 2004, along Cenepa River six communities. Anthropometry estimated nutritional status for 32 (0-23 months). Repeat recalls infant feeding histories were completed with mothers. Adequacy complementary compared World Health Organization guidelines. indicated a high prevalence stunting (39.4% children),...
Abstract Background The success of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is predicated on multisectoral collaboration (MSC), and COVID-19 pandemic makes it more urgent to learn how this can be done better. Complex challenges facing countries, such as COVID-19, cut across health, education, environment, financial other sectors. Addressing these requires range responsible sectors intersecting services – social protection, economic development, law enforcement, among others transform way...
The objective of this study was to evaluate economically a screening programme within the Oxford Regional Health Authority for Down's syndrome, based on maternal serum alpha fetoprotein, unconjugated oestriol and human chorionic gonadotrophin as well age (the triple test) against alone. design involved cost-effectiveness analysis test relative programme, main outcome measure cost per birth avoided. It found that is more cost-effective over wide range assumptions concerning detection rates...
The Weekly Iron Folic Acid (WIFA) supplementation program for school going adolescent girls has been implemented by Indonesian Government since 2016. objective of this study was to assess the coverage and adherence toward WIFAS among girls, as part a baseline assessment new intervention. Methods: A cross-sectional survey conducted in East Java (EJ) Nusa Tenggara (ENT) year 2018. samples were drawn from 60 high schools 20 districts. data collection done using semi-structured,...
The purpose of this study was to obtain information on the dietary knowledge primary health care workers and their ability apply in practice. A total 128 (53 general practitioners 61 nurses) 12 practices 14 facilitators were surveyed by questionnaire between December 1987 June 1988. All participating a project promote prevention offered checks designed identify deal with cardiovascular risk factors. focused issues related managing patients moderate hypercholesterolaemia. results showed some...
Abstract The first thousand days of a child's life are critical for ensuring adequate nutrition to enable optimal health, development and growth. Inadequate infant young child feeding (IYCF) practices likely contribute Ethiopia's concerning malnutrition situation. Development partners in four regions Ethiopia implemented community production complementary food with women's groups processing local grains legumes at grain banks improve availability, accessibility, dietary diversity timely...
Adolescent pregnancy can result in serious risks to the mother and her baby; yet, adolescents are among least likely access healthcare. Specific nutrition or antenatal care (ANC) guidelines for supporting pregnant not available. To understand experiences decision-making of Bangladesh related ANC practices, peer interviewers were trained conduct qualitative interviews Dhaka Rangpur with (n = 48), adolescent mothers adolescents' family members 64) health service providers 32). Key themes...
Introduction Weekly iron–folic acid (IFA) supplements are recommended for all menstruating women in countries where anaemia prevalence is >20%. Anaemia caused by folate deficiency low worldwide, and the need to include folic question. Including might reduce risk of a neural tube defect (NTD) should woman become pregnant. Most weekly contain 0.4 mg acid; however, WHO recommends 2.8 because it seven times daily dose effective reducing NTDs. There reluctance switch containing lack evidence...
Since 2016, Indonesia has been implementing a weekly iron-folic acid supplementation (WIFAS) program in two provinces for school going adolescent girls to reduce anaemia. This study aimed explore the awareness and understanding of school-going parents regarding anaemia WIFAS. The was conducted 10 districts, each from East Java province Nusa Tenggara province. Twenty focused group discussions (FGDs) were with (n=174) ten FGDs (n=66). Also, in-depth interviews (IDIs) (n=20) their (n=10) 20...
Abstract AwajúnFootnote∗ Indigenous People live along the Rio Cenepa in Peruvian Amazon. This article describes Awajún traditional food system (TFS) and defines its nutritional importance. Nutritional status of women young children were assessed using anthropometry. Dietary intakes recorded repeat 24-hour recalls. Anthropometry suggested a healthy population, although had short stature. They purchased <1% their food. Group dietary assessments indicated adequate energy, protein, fat, iron,...
Indigenous Peoples in Latin America bear a disproportionate burden of undernutrition, yet traditional foods, including wild leafy greens, can contribute nutritional value to diets. As part community nutrition intervention using local foods highland Tungurahua, Ecuador, mothers' groups promoted the consumption greens through cooking clubs and recipe competitions at fairs. The objective was assess social, cultural, potential club that 2 indigenous (stinging nettle/Urtica dioica L. round-leaved...
Introduction Folic acid (0.4 mg) taken prior to and during early pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs). Because these birth occur in pregnancy, before women may know they are pregnant, many countries have mandated addition folic food staples. In where fortification is not possible, weekly iron programmes exist reduce anaemia, WHO recommends that 2.8 mg (7×0.4 be given instead current practice 0.4 mg. Currently, there a lack evidence support if per week dose sufficient...
Background Diarrhea remains the second greatest cause of child morbidity and mortality in Guatemala, yet adherence to WHO recommended treatment Zinc (Zn) & ORS is low. Objective We evaluated effectiveness health‐facility‐level co‐packaging Zn improve health provider prescription practices caregivers' diarrhea (2 days ORS; 10 Zn) for children 2‐59 months age rural Guatemala. Methods development was guided by social marketing then a community‐randomized intervention trial. The group (IG)...