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Visar resultat 16 - 20 av 156 avhandlingar innehållade ordet malnutrition.
16. Health and Nutrition in the Tarahumara of Northern Mexico : Studies among Women and Children
Sammanfattning : Belonging to an indigenous group in Mexico is usually associated with poor health, mainly as the result of social isolation from the mainstream society. The Tarahumara are no exception. They constitute the largest indigenous group in northern Mexico and one of the most marginalized ethnic minorities in North America. LÄS MER
17. The impact of early nutrition on extremely preterm infants
Sammanfattning : Background Modern neonatal care has improved the survival rate of extremely preterm infants. These infants are at high risk of malnutrition and growth failure during 3-4 months of hospital care. LÄS MER
18. Social Stratification of Children's Diet and Nutrition: Understanding Women's Situation in Addis Ababa
Sammanfattning : Background: Childhood undernutrition is the cause of nearly half of all deaths in under-five children. In sub-Saharan African countries, this problem is further complicated by the rising prevalence of overweight. LÄS MER
19. Appetite in patients with heart failure : Assessment, prevalence and related factors
Sammanfattning : Background: Appetite is an important component in nutrition for maintaining the food intake needed by the body. Decreased appetite is a common clinical problem in patients with heart failure. It has a negative impact on food intake and possibly on malnutrition and health outcomes. LÄS MER
20. Oral nutritional supplements within the nutrition therapy : Prescription and adherence from a dietetic practice perspective
Sammanfattning : The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge and deepen understanding on prescription of and adherence to oral nutritional supplements (ONS). In Paper I, the reporting quality of interventions with ONS in publications of randomised controlled trials was explored. LÄS MER