Malnutrition in Africa
Addressing Malnutrition In South Africa.
Gary Klugman
South Africa is getting set to embark on a visionary National Food Fortification Program to address nutrient deficiencies. Scientists however, are beginning to question whether the program will actually achieve its objective of redressing nutrient deficiencies in children. Gary Klugman takes a look at the chemistry of the proposed national food fortification program and the anticipated efficaciousness. Get the facts and enter the debate. A national Food Fortification Program concerns EVERYONE.
World Declaration On The Survival, Protection And Development Of Children.
The children of the world are innocent, vulnerable and dependent. They are also curious, active and full of hope. Their time should be one of joy and peace, of playing, learning and growing. Their future should be shaped in harmony and co-operation. Their lives should mature, as they broaden their perspectives and gain new experiences.
But for many children, the reality of childhood is altogether different.
What is the Food Fortification Programme?
Food, or the lack of it, is one of the factors affecting the nutritional status of children in South Africa. The Department of Health (DOH) in South Africa are embarking on a multi-faceted program to address malnutrition (nutrient deficiencies), that is rife amongst children aged 1 - 9 years old. One of these is a National Food Fortification Program where it is recommended to fortify wheat, maize flour and retail sugar, three of the five most commonly consumed food vehicles as reported by the National Food Consumption Survey.
The National Food Consumption Survey reported that for South African children as a whole, the average dietary intake of energy, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6 was less than 67% of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), and in many cases below 50% of the Recommended Dietary
Gary Klugman
South Africa is getting set to embark on a visionary National Food Fortification Program to address nutrient deficiencies. Scientists however, are beginning to question whether the program will actually achieve its objective of redressing nutrient deficiencies in children. Gary Klugman takes a look at the chemistry of the proposed national food fortification program and the anticipated efficaciousness. Get the facts and enter the debate. A national Food Fortification Program concerns EVERYONE.
World Declaration On The Survival, Protection And Development Of Children.
The children of the world are innocent, vulnerable and dependent. They are also curious, active and full of hope. Their time should be one of joy and peace, of playing, learning and growing. Their future should be shaped in harmony and co-operation. Their lives should mature, as they broaden their perspectives and gain new experiences.
But for many children, the reality of childhood is altogether different.
What is the Food Fortification Programme?
Food, or the lack of it, is one of the factors affecting the nutritional status of children in South Africa. The Department of Health (DOH) in South Africa are embarking on a multi-faceted program to address malnutrition (nutrient deficiencies), that is rife amongst children aged 1 - 9 years old. One of these is a National Food Fortification Program where it is recommended to fortify wheat, maize flour and retail sugar, three of the five most commonly consumed food vehicles as reported by the National Food Consumption Survey.
The National Food Consumption Survey reported that for South African children as a whole, the average dietary intake of energy, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6 was less than 67% of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), and in many cases below 50% of the Recommended Dietary