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Prevalence of Obesity and the Factors Associated with Low Obesity Awareness among Urban Adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe by Pencil, Ashleigh, Matsungo, Tonderayi M, Hongu, Nobuko, Hayami, Naomi

“…Obesity is a global health problem. In developing countries such as Zimbabwe, obesity is both an emerging health problem and a grey area, particularly among…”
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Mopane worm value chain in Zimbabwe: Evidence on knowledge, practices, and processes in Gwanda District by Manditsera, Faith A, Mubaiwa, Juliet, Matsungo, Tonderayi M, Chopera, Prosper, Bhatasara, Sandra, Kembo, George, Mahlatini, Honest, Matiza Ruzengwe, Faith, Matutu, Felix, Grigor, John, Fiore, Alberto, Macheka, Lesley

“…Consumption of edible insects is a potential solution to the growing need for protein. However, the wild harvested edible insects' value chain faces several…”
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Risk of zinc deficiency among children aged 0–59 months in sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review by Dembedza, Mavis P, Chopera, Prosper, Matsungo, Tonderayi M

“…Background:Although relatively abundant in nature, zinc deficiency is one of the most prevalent mineral micronutrient deficiencies, particularly in sub-Saharan…”
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Anemia in children aged 6–59 months was significantly associated with maternal anemia status in rural Zimbabwe by Mutonhodza, Beaula, Dembedza, Mavis P., Lark, Murray R., Joy, Edward J. M., Manzeke‐Kangara, Muneta G., Njovo, Handrea, Nyadzayo, Tasiana K., Kalimbira, Alexander A., Bailey, Elizabeth H., Broadley, Martin R., Matsungo, Tonderayi M., Chopera, Prosper

“…Globally, anemia is a public health problem affecting mostly women of reproductive age (WRA, n = 452) and children aged 6–59 months (n = 452) from low‐ and…”
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Maternal selenium deficiency was positively associated with the risk of selenium deficiency in children aged 6-59 months in rural Zimbabwe by Mutonhodza, Beaula, Manzeke-Kangara, Muneta G, Bailey, Elizabeth H, Matsungo, Tonderayi M, Chopera, Prosper

“…There is growing evidence showing the existence of selenium (Se) deficiency among women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately, the key drivers of…”
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Nutritional status and psychomotor development in 12-18-month-old children in a post-intervention study by Rikhotso, Idah P, Faber, Mieke, Rothman, Marinel, Matsungo, Tonderayi M, Lombard, Carl, Smuts, Cornelius M

“…A study was undertaken to determine whether benefits gained by providing small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) from age 6-12 months were…”
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Indicators of physical activity and nutritional status among children and adolescents in Zimbabwe: Findings from three global matrix initiatives by Manyanga, Taru, Makaza, Daga, Munambah, Nyaradzai E., Mahachi, Carol, Mavingire, Caroline, Mlalazi, Tholumusa F., Mukaro, Matilda, Matsungo, Tonderayi M.

“…Regular physical activity is associated with several benefits among children and adolescents. Globally, only limited surveillance data, collected using…”
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Facilitators and barriers to the consumption of traditional foods among adults in Zimbabwe by Prosper Chopera, Praise R. Zimunya, Felistas M. Mugariri, Tonderayi M. Matsungo

“…Abstract Background Traditional foods have superior nutritional composition; however, they are largely absent from the Zimbabwean diet. Objective To identify…”
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Acceptability of donor breastmilk banking among health workers: a cross-sectional survey in Zimbabwean urban settings by Chagwena, Dexter T, Mugariri, Felistas, Sithole, Bhekimpilo, Mataga, Steady Faith, Danda, Ruvimbo, Matsungo, Tonderayi M, Maponga, Charles C

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that donor human milk is superior to artificial infant formula in situations where the baby cannot feed on the…”
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Infant Development at the Age of 6 Months in Relation to Feeding Practices, Iron Status, and Growth in a Peri-Urban Community of South Africa by Rothman, Marinel, Faber, Mieke, Covic, Namukolo, Matsungo, Tonderayi M, Cockeran, Marike, Kvalsvig, Jane D, Smuts, Cornelius M

“…Evidence on the association between feeding practices, iron deficiency, anaemia, stunting, and impaired psychomotor development during infancy is limited. This…”
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A pilot survey of selenium status and its geospatial variation among children and women in three rural districts of Zimbabwe by Mutonhodza, Beaula, Chagumaira, Christopher, Dembedza, Mavis P, Joy, Edward J M, Manzeke-Kangara, Muneta G, Njovo, Handrea, Nyadzayo, Tasiana K, Lark, R Murray, Kalimbira, Alexander A, Bailey, Elizabeth H, Broadley, Martin R, Matsungo, Tonderayi M, Chopera, Prosper

“…Selenium (Se) deficiency is increasingly recognized as a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. The current cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence…”
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Urine Se concentration poorly predicts plasma Se concentration at sub-district scales in Zimbabwe, limiting its value as a biomarker of population Se status by Mutonhodza, Beaula, Dembedza, Mavis P, Joy, Edward J M, Manzeke-Kangara, Muneta G, Njovo, Handrea, Nyadzayo, Tasiana K, Lark, R Murray, Kalimbira, Alexander A, Bailey, Elizabeth H, Broadley, Martin R, Matsungo, Tonderayi M, Chopera, Prosper

“…The current study investigated the value of urine selenium (Se) concentration as a biomarker of population Se status in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Urine and…”
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Contribution of edible insects to improved food and nutrition security: A review by Matiza Ruzengwe, Faith, Nyarugwe, Shingai P., Manditsera, Faith A., Mubaiwa, Juliet, Cottin, Sarah, Matsungo, Tonderayi M., Chopera, Prosper, Ranawana, Viren, Fiore, Alberto, Macheka, Lesley

“…SUMMARY The consumption of insects “entomophagy” or insect‐based foods is increasingly being recognised as an emerging solution to promote diet diversification…”
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Effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on growth, psychomotor development, iron status, and morbidity among 6- to 12-mo-old infants in South Africa: a randomized controlled trial by Smuts, Cornelius M, Matsungo, Tonderayi M, Malan, Linda, Kruger, Herculina S, Rothman, Marinel, Kvalsvig, Jane D, Covic, Namukolo, Joosten, Karen, Osendarp, Saskia J M, Bruins, Maaike J, Frenken, Leon G J, Lombard, Carl J, Faber, Mieke

“…Evidence on the effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNSs) on early child growth and development is mixed. This study assessed the…”
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Lipid-based nutrient supplements and linear growth in children under 2 years: a review by Matsungo, Tonderayi M., Kruger, Herculina S., Smuts, Cornelius M., Faber, Mieke

“…The prevalence of stunting remains high in low- and middle-income countries despite adoption of comprehensive nutrition interventions, particularly in…”
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Efficacy of novel small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements in improving long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status of South African infants: a randomised controlled trial by Siziba, Linda P., Baumgartner, Jeannine, Rothman, Marinel, Matsungo, Tonderayi M., Faber, Mieke, Smuts, Cornelius M.

“…Background/objectives The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) containing…”
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Contribution of commercial infant products and fortified staple foods to nutrient intake at ages 6, 12, and 18 months in a cohort of children from a low socio‐economic community in South Africa by Swanepoel, Eloïse, Havemann‐Nel, Lize, Rothman, Marinel, Laubscher, Ria, Matsungo, Tonderayi M., Smuts, Cornelius M., Faber, Mieke

“…Fortification of two staple foods, maize meal and wheat flour (bread), is mandatory, and commercial infant products are widely available in South Africa. Using…”
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Linkages between soil, crop, livestock, and human selenium status in Sub‐Saharan Africa: a scoping review by Mutonhodza, Beaula, Joy, Edward J. M., Bailey, Elizabeth H., Lark, Murray R., Kangara, Muneta G. M., Broadley, Martin R., Matsungo, Tonderayi M., Chopera, Prosper

“…Summary Selenium (Se) is essential for human health, however, data on population Se status and agriculture‐nutrition‐health linkages are limited in sub‐Saharan…”
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The prevalence and factors associated with stunting among infants aged 6 months in a peri-urban South African community by Matsungo, Tonderayi M, Kruger, Herculina S, Faber, Mieke, Rothman, Marinel, Smuts, Cornelius M

“…To determine the prevalence and factors associated with stunting in 6-month-old South African infants. This cross-sectional study was part of the baseline of a…”
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Nutritional status, physical activity and associated nutrition knowledge of primary school learners by Muderedzwa, Tavonga M, Matsungo, Tonderayi M

“…Background: Nutrition education has the potential to improve eating habits, physical activity and nutritional status of schoolchildren. Aim: This study aimed…”
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