Malnutrition in children adversely impacts their growth and development, educational attainment, and the incidence of chronic diseases and economic productivity later in life. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of children under 5 years of age in rural communities in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality (L...
Anaemia and underweight or overweight/obesity are major public health problems driving maternal and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries. While the burden of these conditions is recognised, the evidence for the co-occurrence of these conditions is fragmented and mixed, especially at the individual level....
Since 2002, a range of South African policies have attempted to address the disproportionate burden of food and nutrition insecurity on the population. Yet malnutrition among the poor has worsened. This study reviewed policies to examine their implications for food security and the treatment of malnutrition. Policies e...
Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity is rising globally, including in low- and middle-income countries like Ghana. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a nutrition education intervention in enhancing knowledge and promoting positive behaviors related to overweight and obesity in a rural area o...
Background: Nutrition and diet play a critical role in promoting health and preventing chronic diseases, particularly among young adults. Recent trends show a rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, and their associated risk factors. These developments have brought attenti...
Adolescence represents a crucial phase of human development, characterized by heightened nutritional requirements that support optimal physical growth and mental development. In rapidly urbanizing environments such as Ashaiman, adolescents often encounter dietary difficulties arising from socioeconomic disparities, foo...
Background: Malnutrition remains a significant public health challenge, particularly among children under five years of age in developing regions. In the Tongor Sub-District of South Dayi District, Volta Region, Ghana, various factors contribute to the prevalence of malnutrition, adversely affecting child health and de...
Despite the crucial role played by informalmarkets in food distribution globally, the sector is ignored and marginalized. This study examined vegetable traders, the trading infrastructure available to them in the market, and how they conduct their businesses to explain the high food safety challenges in the sector. Thi...
Introduction: Iron is found in every living cell and is involved in various metabolic activities, including oxygen transport and storage. The adolescent age is a particularly unique period in life because of its responsibility in contributing to intense physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development. UNICEF rep...
Food insecurity and diet-related diseases do not only have detrimental effects to human health, but are also underpinned by food systems that are environmentally unsustainable and culturally disconnected. Ensuring access to a healthy, affordable, and sustainable diet is one of the greatest challenges facing many low- a...
Background: Anaemia, defined by low blood haemoglobin concentration, is a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. Pregnant women are most vulnerable to anaemia due to factors including parasitic infection and feeding habits leading to increased maternal morbidity and mortality, as well as adver...
Introduction: Poor adherence to chronic disease treatment has been characterized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a worldwide problem of striking magnitude. Many patients have trouble adhering to treatment guidelines. It creates disease-related medical and psychological difficulties, lowers patients' quality o...
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease caused by inherited and/or acquired deficiency in production of insulin by the pancreas, or by the ineffectiveness of the insulin produced. Diabetes prevalence has been rising more rapidly in the middle- and low-income countries. The leading causes of blindness se...
International experience reveals that food policy development often occurs in silos and offers few tangible mechanisms to address the interlinked, systemic issues underpinning food and nutrition insecurity. This paper investigated what South African government policies cover in terms of different aspects of the food sy...
