Essays about: "Micronutrient Malnutrition"
Found 4 essays containing the words Micronutrient Malnutrition.
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1. Improving peri-urban home gardens in Hyderabad, India
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : Insufficient intake of vegetables is a reason for micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition in developing countries. With urbanization, globalization and a growing world population it is of major importance to secure sufficient food supply for the world’s population. READ MORE
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2. Dietary factors and food preparation techniques related to iron absorption : Knowledge and practice in the Kandal Province, Cambodia
University essay from Institutionen för kostvetenskapAbstract : Introduction Malnutrition and coexisting micronutrient deficiencies are common in the developing world. A high prevalence of anemia is found in Cambodia with children and women being the most affected. Anemia is defined as lack of red blood cells, resulting in impaired blood function and poor oxygen transport. READ MORE
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3. Screening of HvNAM-B1 gene polymorphism, grain nutrient content and seed size in 80 Scandinavian barley cultivars
University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiAbstract : Micronutrient malnutrition is a leading worldwide health problem that affects billions of people particularly in the developing countries resulting in serious health conditions. The domestication of crops produced high yield and larger seed size but with a reduction in nutritious quality. READ MORE
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4. Järnberikning av mjöl : exemplifierat med Egypten och Iran
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : The purpose of this study is to give an overview about iron fortification from the view of technique and health. Example of a technical aspect is different iron compounds which are used for fortification like ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate and elemental iron. READ MORE
