VIETNAM NUTRITIONAL PORTAL
The study aimed to determine malnutrition rate among Khmer children and some related factors. Methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional study with 188 children and their mothers/caregivers.
Anemia and zinc deficiency are closely associated to stunting. The study was conducted to assess the situation of stunting and determine the relationship between anemia, zinc deficiency and stunting in children from 12 to 47 months in Tam Dao district of Vinh Phuc in 2014.
The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of hyperuricemia and describe some related factors of staffs in Hanoi Medical University in 2014. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 300 staffs in Hanoi Medical University.
This study was carried out aiming to describe the situation and related factors on early initiation of breastfeeding among 269 mothers with children from 7 to 12 months of age in Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province. Method: cross-sectional descriptive study using questionnaire to directly interview mothers.
Objective: To describe the dietary intake of hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases ventilated in Bach Mai Hospital from 2014 to 2016. Methods: A descriptive cross - sectional study was conducted on 118 patients.
The Study aimed to evaluate the effects of milk formula enriched with probiotic and prebiotic (Synbiotic) on nutritional and micronutrient status of children from 18 to 36 months old.
Proper nutrition plays a key role in preventing micronutrient deficiencies in pregnant women. Low biological value diet is one of the causes leading to micronutrient deficiencies, especially for deficiency of Zinc- a micronutrient which is found in highest concentration in animal source food.
The study described the change in nutritional and anemia status during pregnancy in 165 women rural women during 2011-2015 in Cam Khe district, Phu Tho province. Methods: Using anthropometric measurements and laboratory analysis of biochemical indicators related to anemia at 3 time points: the begining (pre-pregnancy), 16 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.
In accordance with its objective of promoting closer collaboration among countries in the region, the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Network carried out a compilation and analysis of the key messages and scientific rationale of the FBDGs of the region. The project aims to share experiences and approaches in the development of these key public health guidelines among members of the Network.
In this review article, the trends in the nutritional status of Ho Chi Minh population and framework of nutrition strategies. The available data show that the overall nutritional status of Ho Chi Minh population has been improved.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of milk formula enriched probiotic and prebiotic (Synbiotic) on immune capacity, diarrhea and respiratory infection disease of children from 25 to 36 months old.
The study was conducted in 6 communes of two districts in Thanh Hoa province: Thach Thanh and Quang Xuong. The results showed that malnutrition prevalence of children under 5 in Thanh Hoa was still high (according to WHO classification): the prevalence of underweight, stunting and wasting was: 16.2%, 23% and 4.6%.
The study aimed to assess nutritional status and related factors among children under 5 in 3 mountainous communes of Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province.
The study aimed to assess stunting status and related factors in children under 5 through a cross sectional survey in Son Hoa commune in 2015. A total of 260 children from 0 to 60 months were measured weight and height and their mothers were interviewed on child feeding practices.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of milk formula enriched probiotic and prebiotic (Synbiotic) on nutritional and micronutrient status of children from 25 to 36 month old.
Objective: The study aimed to describe nutritional knowledge of mothers who have children aged 3-5 years old and some related factors at two communes, Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was carried out on 834 mothers who had children aged 3-5 old with direct interviews of mothers using pre-designed questionnaires in two commune (Phu Lam and Lac Ve), Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province, 2015.
Objectives: Studying the effect of supplementation with calcium, vitamin D and zinc on the development of height, weight, and the changes of body composition in pubertal adolescents.
The study was an unmasked and randomized trial with a total of 144 just-married and non-pregnant women in Cam Khe district, Phu Tho province in order to evaluate the results of intervention to nutritional and anemia status of children 24 weeks of age.
Objective: To assess the factual status and some related-factors of overweight and obesity in students of two different secondary schools in Thái Nguyên city in 2016.
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 241 women of reproductive ages (15- 49) in 4 communes of Nam Dinh province to assess nutrition status, iron deficiency anemia, and zinc deficiency in women.
Objectives: To determine the status of anemia, deficiencies of iron and vitamin A in women prior to the first pregnancy in Cam Khe District, Phu Tho Province (CK-PT). Subjects and methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 411 women from 18 to 30 years old, who have never been pregnant, living in CK-PT.
Malnutrition in surgical patients increases the rate of infection, complications. Assessment of nutritional status helps detect the risk of malnutrition, providing timely nutritional support that contributes to the treatment outcomes.
With the rapid evolution in the manufacturing and production of energy dense foods worldwide coupled with careless diet, the human race has been living in an environment that exerts strong negative impacts on Health; subsequently, we are killing ourselves and shortening our lifespan.