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Associations between Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Increased Consumption of Diverse Legumes: A South African Food and Nutrition Security Programme Case Study by Mkhize, Xolile, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna, Napier, Carin, Duffy, Kevin Jan

“…The programme aimed to improve selected cardiometabolic risk (CMR) variables using a nutritional intervention among farmers who reported hypertensive disorders…”
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Transforming a local food system to address food and nutrition insecurity in an urban informal settlement area: A study in Umlazi Township in Durban, South Africa by Mkhize, Xolile, Mthembu, Bonginkosi Eric, Napier, Carin

“…Informal settlements in South Africa are facing diverse challenges such as land inaccessibility for food production, poverty, unemployment, malnutrition, and…”
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Eat clean and safe food: a food-based dietary guideline for the elderly in South Africa by Miller, Makenzie, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna, Napier, Carin

“…As the population of elderly individuals in South Africa (SA) grows, there is a need to promote the continued health of these persons as they progress through…”
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An introduction to the Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for the Elderly in South Africa by Napier, Carin, Grobbelaar, Heleen, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna

“…Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are not a new concept and are being used in many countries to promote healthy eating and the prevention of diet-related…”
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Be active: a food-based dietary guideline for elderly South Africans by Saha, Sanjoy, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna, Napier, Carin

“…The goal of this paper is to support the 'Be active!' food-based dietary guideline (FBDG) for South Africans of seven years and older by means of a technical…”
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If you drink alcohol, drink sensibly: a food-based dietary guideline for the elderly in South Africa by Theophilus, Rufus, Napier, Carin, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna

“…The use and misuse of alcohol has become a public health problem among the South African (SA) elderly population, among whom risky drinking is a common…”
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'Drink clean, safe water and/or other fluids through-out the day even if you do not feel thirsty': a food-based dietary guideline for the elderly in South Africa by Mukherjee, Upasana, Napier, Carin, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna

“…This review summarises information from available literature to support the dietary guideline 'Drink Clean, Safe Water and/or Other Fluids Through-Out the Day…”
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Predictors of food insecurity and coping strategies of women asylum seekers and refugees in Durban, South Africa by Napier, Carin, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna, Makhaye, Beryl

“…Background This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of household food insecurity and the association between food insecurity and coping strategies…”
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Food and beverages undermining elderly health: three food-based dietary guidelines to avoid or delay chronic diseases of lifestyle among the elderly in South Africa by Jamshidi-Naeini, Yasaman, Moyo, Gugulethu, Napier, Carin, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna

“…Dietary patterns among South African older adults indicate a moderate intake of total fat and salt, as well as a high sugar intake. Total fat, saturated fat,…”
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Poverty, household food insecurity and nutrition: Coping strategies in an informal settlement in the Vaal Triangle, South Africa by Oldewage-Theron, Wilna H., Dicks, Emsie G., Napier, Carin E.

“…The objective of this study was to determine household food security and coping strategies of an informal settlement in the Vaal Triangle. A survey study…”
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Food and beverages promoting elderly health: six food-based dietary guidelines to plan good mixed meals for elderly South Africans by Saha, Sanjoy, Mukherjee, Upasana, Miller, Makenzie, Peng, Li-Ling, Napier, Carin, Grobbelaar, Heleen, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna

“…Studies have shown that the elderly are at a higher risk of developing malnutrition due to physiological and pathological changes. Several studies have…”
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Nutritional status and dietary diversity of pregnant women in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Warriner, Kelly, Sibiya, Maureen N., Reddy, Poovendhree, Napier, Carin

“…Background: Pregnancy is a critical period during which maternal nutrient intake and nutritional status impact both the mother and the infant. Various factors…”
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The nutrition situation of free-living elderly in Umlazi township, South Africa by Mkhize, Xolile, Napier, Carin, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna

“…The risk for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke and ischaemic heart disease in the elderly continues to be on the increase. It is…”
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Nutrition education tools for primary school children in the Vaal region by Oldewage-Theron, Wilna H, Napier, Carin E

“…South Africa's high prevalence of malnutrition severely affects children's well-being and ability to learn. According to the World Bank, malnutrition is found…”
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Situation analysis of an informal settlement in the Vaal Triangle by Oldewage-theron, Wilna H, Dicks, Emsie G, Napier, Carin E, Rutengwe, Rajab

“…The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has indicated that urban poverty is found primarily in squatter settlements. At present one in seven (13,5 per…”
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Prevalence of zinc deficiency among primary school children in a poor peri-urban informal settlement in South Africa by Samuel, Folake O, Egal, Abdulkadir A, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna H, Napier, Carin E, Venter, Christine S

“…This cross-sectional study assessed the risk of zinc deficiency in randomly selected children, aged between 7 and 11 years, living in a poor, peri-urban…”
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Mind the gap - unequal from the start: evidence from the early years of the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study by Morton, Susan M. B., Napier, Carin, Morar, Manisha, Waldie, Karen, Peterson, Elizabeth, Atatoa Carr, Polly, Meissel, Kane, Paine, Sarah-Jane, Grant, Cameron C., Bullen, Pat, Fenaughty, John, Bird, Amy, Underwood, Lisa, Wall, Clare, Exeter, Daniel, Prickett, Kate, Kingi, Te Kani, Liang, Renee, Fa'alili-Fidow, Jacinta, Gerritsen, Sarah, Marks, Emma, Walker, Caroline, Langridge, Fiona, Evans, Rebecca, Neumann, Denise, Grant, Molly, Lai, Hakkan, Taufa, Seini, Smith, Ash, Cha, Jane

“…Growing Up in New Zealand is this country's largest contemporary longitudinal study of child development. The study has been designed to provide insight into…”
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Child and youth care workers: Profile, nutrition knowledge and food safety and hygiene practices by Grobbelaar, Hendrina H., Napier, Carin E.

“…Background: Facilities concerned with children ‘in need of care’ should not only be considered as a last resort for a child’s care, but also as an intervention…”
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Child and youth care workers : profile, nutrition knowledge and food safety and hygiene practices : original research by Grobbelaar, Hendrina H., Napier, Carin E.

“…Background : Facilities concerned with children 'in need of care' should not only be considered as a last resort for a child's care, but also as an…”
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The nutrition situation of free-living elderly in Umlazi township, South Africa : original research by Napier, Carin, Mkhize, Xolile, Oldewage-Theron, Wilna

“…The risk for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke and ischaemic heart disease in the elderly continues to be on the increase. It is…”
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