Essays about: "micronutrient deficiency"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words micronutrient deficiency.
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1. Nourishing a growing population : overcoming the challenge of B12 deficiency in an increasingly vegetarian world
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Increasing numbers of people are eliminating animal products from their diet in response to environmental concerns, as well as for human health reasons and in recognition of animal rights. Vitamin B12, an essential nutrient produced exclusively by bacteria and archaea, is present in animal products but is generally absent from unfortified plant foods. READ MORE
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2. No effect of manganese coating or seed content : a study on germination and seedling establishment in Swedish winter wheat
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Manganese (Mn) is a micronutrient where a great range and low concentrations have been recorded in winter wheat seeds in a Swedish survey called the Swedish environmental monitoring program on arable soils. A deficiency of Mn is common in cereals and may occur early in the season if the plant availability of Mn is low in the soil. READ MORE
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3. Determinants of Compliance to Iron Supplementation During Pregnancy in Rural Bangladesh : Secondary Data Analysis of the MINIMat Trial
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)Abstract : Background: Although efforts to reduce iron deficiency during pregnancy have been made, programmes often struggle with their participants’ compliance and effectiveness is low. Nevertheless, there is only little information about determinants of compliance. READ MORE
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4. Battling ”Hidden Hunger” by gardening : a kitchen garden design addressing micronutrient deficiencies in rural Tamil Nadu, South India
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Micronutrient dificiencies, so called ”Hidden Hunger” is a wide spread global problem. Indications are that horticultural intervention through gardening could be an effective method of combatting the problem in developing countries. READ MORE
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5. 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
