VIETNAM NUTRITIONAL PORTAL
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.
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.
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%.
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.
Lycopene, a biologically active, belonging to the carotenoid, is found in many fruits and vegetables such as tomato, watermelon, gac fruit, strawberry, papaya...
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.
This study was done to develop the process of producing "shellfish minced on cucumber" which is preferable by the consumers, ensures food safety and achieves high economic value.
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.
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.
Tuổi mẫu giáo và tiểu học là giai đoạn quyết định sự phát triển tối đa các tiềm năng di truyền liên quan đến tầm vóc, thể lực và trí tuệ. Đây là giai đoạn trẻ tích lũy chất dinh dưỡng cần thiết chuẩn bị cho giai đoạn dậy thì tiếp theo, là giai đoạn có sự biến đổi nhanh cả về thể chất và tâm lý, nhưng cũng là giai đoạn rất dễ bị tổn thương khi bị thiếu hụt về dinh dưỡng.
In order to evaluate the effects of health and nutrition interventions and to get insight in the physical as well as intellectual capacity of Vietnamese children, there was a need for a comprehensive and scientific database on health and nutrition status of the children aged 0.5 to 12 years old.
Norovirus, a virus of the Caliciviridae family, is the leading agent of food borne viral gastroenteritis worldwide. The most common foods contaminated by Norovirus are bivalve molluscan and raw vegetables.
In this study, some factors affecting on the growth of Spirulina platensis including initial seed optical density, photoperiod, light intensity and temperature in 250 mL flasks scale and 1.5L plastic bottle were investigated.
A cross-sectional description study was conducted to evaluate and classify nutritional status of primary school children, using WHO Growth Standard 2007. This study was carried out on 2100 primary school children in grades 3 and 4 in Viet Tri City and Phu Tho town in September 2015.
The Mangifera oppositifolia, also known as a “miracle plant” which is quite popular in Vinh Long province, has high nutritional values (carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) and other biologically active substances beneficial to health. This study aims at investigating the effects of dilution, blending and pasteurization to product quality.
The study was conducted to evaluate nutritional status of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Bach Mai Hospital in 2014. Using the cross-sectional method in 150 patients with COPD, indicators for nutritional status were body mass index (BMI), middle upper arm circumference (MUAC) and subjective global assessment (SGA).
The objective of the study was to investigate the behaviors for sausage products in the market of Hanoi consumers (n = 150). Questionnaire survey was designed on two key issues: sausage market information and consumer choice on sausage products.
The study aimed to assess actual food intake of adult people living with HIV (nonpregnant, non-lactating) registering at 29 Outpatient Clinics nationwide by a cross sectional survey.
Gelatin is an important polipeptide having many applications in food, cosmetics, pharmacy, photography industry. Gelatin is produced from animal skin and bone, and fish skin. Gelatin for food industry is produced mainly from bovine and porcine skin, from which gelatine from porcince accounted up to 40% production in 2013.
The objective of this study was to research the acceptability and preference of fortified biscuits in primary school children. The study was a community intervention in 17 weeks (85 days). Children (n= 184) from two primary schools in Gia Binh district – Bac Ninh province were recruited. They were divided into 2 groups. Control group: had biscuits fortified with calcium. Intervention group: had biscuits fortified with calcium and vitamin D2. Each child had 25 g of biscuits per day.
A cross-sectional study of 330 mothers, who have children under 3 months in Yen Dung district, Bac Giang province was conducted to describe their knowledge and attitude on HepB vaccination birth dose. Results showed that the proportion of mothers with proper knowledge on HepB vaccination was low (44.5%).
Overweight and obesity is a health concern in both developed and developing countries with double increase in rate compared to the 1980’s decade of the last century. Obesity is considered as the fifth leading cause of global deaths. Decreased physical activity and increased sedentary activity are major risks of overweight and obesity.
The study was conducted in Tien Hai District Hospital. Objective: To assess nutritional status and biochemical indicators of nutrition of patients over 18 years old hospitalized since 2014. Research Methodology: using descriptive epidemiology method by a cross-sectional survey of patients being treated at the general hospital of Tien Hai District.