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A randomized trial of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy by Smuts, Cornelius M, Huang, Minzhao, Mundy, David, Plasse, Terry, Major, Stacey, Carlson, Susan E

“…To hypothesize that higher intake of docosahexaenoic acid, an n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, would increase duration of gestation and birth weight…”
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Atherosclerosis: Aortic Lipid Changes Induced by Diets Suggest Diffuse Disease With Focal Severity in Primates That Model Human Atheromas by Fincham BVSc, John E, Benadé, A.J.S, Kruger MNUTR, Marita, Smuts, C.M, Gobregts, Engela, Chalton, D.O, Kritchevsky, David

“…Atherosclerosis in Vervet or African Green monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops) models the morphology and cytology of the disease of humans, and it is well…”
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Efficacy of multiple micronutrient supplementation for improving anemia, micronutrient status, and growth in South African infants by Smuts, Cornelius M, Dhansay, Muhammad A, Faber, Mieke, van Stuijvenberg, Martha E, Swanevelder, Sonja, Gross, Rainer, Benadé, A J Spinnler

“…Growth faltering, anemia, and multiple micronutrient deficiency are common during infancy in developing countries. This South African trial was part of a…”
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Prevention and control of micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries: current perspectives by Faber, Mieke, Berti, Cristiana, Smuts, Marius

“…Despite strategies employed to tackle micronutrient malnutrition, limited progress has been achieved in the developing countries. Of global concern are…”
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Efficacy of a foodlet-based multiple micronutrient supplement for preventing growth faltering, anemia, and micronutrient deficiency of infants: the four country IRIS trial pooled data analysis by Smuts, Cornelius M, Lombard, Carl J, Benadé, A J Spinnler, Dhansay, Muhammad A, Berger, Jacques, Hop, Le Thi, López de Romaña, Guillermo, Untoro, Juliawati, Karyadi, Elvina, Erhardt, Jürgen, Gross, Rainer

“…Diets of infants across the world are commonly deficient in multiple micronutrients during the period of growth faltering and dietary transition from milk to…”
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Fumonisin-Induced Hepatocarcinogenesis: Mechanisms Related to Cancer Initiation and Promotion by Wentzel C. A. Gelderblom, Abel, Stefan, Smuts, Cornelius M., Marnewick, Jeanine, Walter F. O. Marasas, Lemmer, Eric R., Ramljak, Danica

“…We review the hepatocarcinogenic effects of fungal cultures of Fusarium verticillioides (= Fusarium moniliforme) strain MRC 826 in male BD IX rats. Subsequent…”
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High‐DHA eggs: Feasibility as a means to enhance circulating DHA in mother and infant by Smuts, Cornelius M., Borod, Emily, Peeples, Jeanette M., Carlson, Susan E.

“…Dietary DHA enhances infant attention and visual development. Because the DHA content of red blood cells and plasma lipids varies approximately threefold in…”
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Risk factors of poor anthropometric status in children under five years of age living in rural districts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, South Africa by Lesiapeto, Ms, Smuts, Cm, Hanekom, Sm, Du Plessis, J, Faber, M

“…Objectives: Factors associated with children's anthropometric status were determined. Design: Secondary analysis was done using data from a cross-sectional…”
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The efficacy of ferrous bisglycinate and electrolytic iron as fortificants in bread in iron-deficient school children by van Stuijvenberg, Martha E., Smuts, Cornelius M., Wolmarans, Petronella, Lombard, Carl J., Dhansay, Muhammad A.

“…Food fortification is an important long-term strategy for addressing micronutrient deficiencies. Finding the ideal Fe fortification compound, however, remains…”
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Substitution of high monounsaturated fatty acid avocado for mixed dietary fats during an energy-restricted diet: Effects on weight loss, serum lipids, fibrinogen, and vascular function by Pieterse, Z., Jerling, J.C., Oosthuizen, W., Kruger, H.S., Hanekom, S.M., Smuts, C.M., Schutte, A.E.

“…First, we wanted to dispel the myth that avocados are fattening and therefore should be avoided in energy-restricted diets. Second, we examined the effects of…”
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Changes in essential fatty acid patterns associated with normal liver regeneration and the progression of hepatocyte nodules in rat hepatocarcinogenesis by Abel, S., Smuts, C.M., de Villiers, C., Gelderblom, W.C.A.

“…Changes in lipid metabolism were monitored in rat hepatocyte nodules at certain time points over 9 months. Tissue obtained from partially hepatectomized rats,…”
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Erythrocyte membrane fatty acids in patients with multiple sclerosis by Hon, GM, Hassan, MS, van Rensburg, SJ, Abel, S, Marais, DW, van Jaarsveld, P, Smuts, CM, Henning, F, Erasmus, RT, Matsha, T

“…Background Reports on fatty acids levels in multiple sclerosis remain inconclusive. Objective To determine the erythrocyte membrane fatty acid levels in…”
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Socio-demographic profiles and anthropometric status of 0- to 71-month-old children and their caregivers in rural districts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa by Smuts, Cm, Faber, M., Schoeman, Se, Laubscher, Ja, Oelofse, A., Benadé, Ajs, Dhansay, Ma

“…Abstract Objectives: To determine the nutritional status of 0- to 71-month-old children and their caregivers, as well as their socio-demographics, in two…”
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Primary health care facility infrastructure and services and the nutritional status of children 0 to 71 months old and their caregivers attending these facilities in four rural districts in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, South Africa by Schoeman, S, Smuts, Cm, Faber, M, Van Stuijvenberg, M, Oelofse, A, Laubscher, Ja, Benadé, Ajs, Dhansay, Ma

“…Objective: To assess primary health care (PHC) facility infrastructure and services, and the nutritional status of 0 to 71-month-old children and their…”
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Evaluation of community-based growth monitoring in rural districts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa by Faber, M, Schoeman, S, Smuts, Cm, Adams, V, Ford-Ngomane, T

“…Background: The Health Systems Trust implemented a community-based growth monitoring intervention project that fits into the Integrated Nutrition Programme…”
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The in Vivo Antithrombotic Effect of Wine Consumption on Human Blood Platelets and Hemostatic Factors by MANSVELT, ERNA P.G., Van VELDEN, DAVID P., FOURIE, ELBA, ROSSOUW, MARIETJIE, Van RENSBURG, SUSAN J., SMUTS, C. MARIUS

“…: We compared the in vivo effect of red vs. white wine consumption on platelet aggregation, responsiveness and membrane viscosity, plasma total antioxidant…”
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Development, microbiological content and sensory analysis of a spread rich in n−3 fatty acids by Dalton, A., Witthuhn, R.C., Smuts, C.M., Wolmarans, P., Nel, D.G.

“…To date hake ( Merluccius capensis) heads, rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are discarded at sea. The South African…”
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Long-term evaluation of a micronutrient-fortified biscuit used for addressing micronutrient deficiencies in primary school children by van Stuijvenberg, ME, Dhansay, MA, Smuts, CM, Lombard, CJ, Jogessar, VB, Benadé, AJS

“…OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the long-term effect on micronutrient status of a β-carotene-, iron- and iodine-fortified biscuit given to primary school children as…”
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Effect of fumonisin B 1 on the levels and fatty acid composition of selected lipids in rat liver in vivo by Gelderblom, W.C.A., Smuts, C.M., Abel, S., Snyman, S.D., Van Der Westhuizen, L., Huber, W.W., Swanevelder, S.

“…The modulating role of fumonisin B 1 (FB 1) on lipid biosynthesis was evaluated in a shortterm (21 day) experiment using male Fischer rats fed high dietary…”
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Hepatotoxicity and -carcinogenicity of the fumonisins in rats. A review regarding mechanistic implications for establishing risk in humans by Gelderblom, W C, Snyman, S D, Abel, S, Lebepe-Mazur, S, Smuts, C M, Van der Westhuizen, L, Marasas, W F, Victor, T C, Knasmüller, S, Huber, W

“…Cancer induction by the non-genotoxic mycotoxin, fumonisin B1, has been investigated by studying the mechanisms involved during cancer initiation and promotion…”
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