Nutritional composition of commonly consumed composite dishes from rural villages in <scp>E</scp>mpangeni, <scp>K</scp>wa<scp>Z</scp>ulu‐<scp>N</scp>atal, <scp>S</scp>outh <scp>A</scp>frica

Spearing, Kerry; Kolahdooz, Fariba; Lukasewich, M.; Mathe, Nonsikelelo; Khamis, Tashmin; Sharma, Sangita

doi:10.1111/jhn.12001

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“…The energy content of the samples was higher than the value of 77 Kcal/100 g edible portion found by Spearing et al. () and consumed in South Africa.…”

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confidence: 66%

“…Calcium content in samples was also higher than the calcium content of 4 mg/100 g edible portion found in Putu (traditional refined maize) consumed in South Africa (Spearing et al. ). More ever, the magnesium content of samples (12.9–30.7 mg/100 g edible portion) was higher than the magnesium content of 4.8 mg/100 g edible portion found in boiled rice (Gimou et al.…”

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Nutrient content of some Cameroonian traditional dishes and their potential contribution to dietary reference intakes

Ponka

Fokou

Beaucher³

et al. 2016

Food Science & Nutrition

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Malnutrition is a serious public health problem in Cameroon. The research study was conducted to determine nutrient content of some Cameroonian traditional dishes and their potential contribution to dietary reference intakes. These dishes were Ekomba, prepared from maize flour with roasted peanuts paste; Ekwang, prepared from crushed cocoyam tubers and cocoyam leaves; Tenue militaire, prepared from dried maize flour and cocoyam leaves and Koki, prepared from dried crushed cowpea seeds. The samples were subjected to proximate, minerals, carotenoids, and amino acids analyses. Results showed that the protein content ranged between 1.4 and 5.4 g/100 g edible portion. The mineral content expressed in mg/100 g edible portion ranged between 13.4 and 38.9 (calcium), 12.9-30.7 (magnesium), 336.2-567.9 (sodium), 63.3-182.7 (potassium), 0.5-1.5 (iron), 0.3-1.1 (zinc), 0.1-0.2 (copper), and 0.3-0.4 (manganese). Vitamin A activity content ranged between 0.1 and 0.4 mg Retinol Activity Equivalents/100 g edible portion. Consumption of each dish (100 g) (Ekwang, Tenue militaire, and Koki) by children aged 1-2 years would meet more than 100% of their daily recommended intake for vitamin A. Except in Ekomba, essential amino acids in all dishes represented up to 33% of total amino acids, indicating a good equilibrium between amino acids. This up-to-date appropriate information will contribute for the calculation of accurate energy and nutrient intakes, and can be used to encourage the consumption of these dishes. 697

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“…The energy content of the samples was higher than the value of 77 Kcal/100 g edible portion found by Spearing et al. () and consumed in South Africa.…”

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Nutrient content of some Cameroonian traditional dishes and their potential contribution to dietary reference intakes

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Fokou

Beaucher³

et al. 2016

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“…While the mean intake of vitamin B 12 and selenium are higher than reported elsewhere [68,69], dietary staples in South Africa have been shown to be high in selenium [70]. While 56.2% mothers exceed the UL for sodium (2.3g) and are at risk for adverse effects, the mean intake is below the typical US diet (~4000 mg/day).…”

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Dietary intake, nutrition, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the Western Cape Province of South Africa

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Hamrick²,

Corbin

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In this study, we describe the nutritional status of women from a South African community with very high rates of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Nutrient intake (24-hours recall) of mothers of children with FASD was compared to mothers of normal controls. Nutrient adequacy was assessed using Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). More than 50 percent of all mothers were below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for vitamins A, D, E, and C, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Mean intakes were below the Adequate Intake (AI) for vitamin K, potassium, and choline. Mothers of children with FASD reported significantly lower intake of calcium, docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), riboflavin, and choline than controls. Lower intake of multiple key nutrients correlates significantly with heavy drinking. Poor diet quality and multiple nutritional inadequacies coupled with prenatal alcohol exposure may increase the risk for FASD in this population.

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“…In South Africa, many margarines are fortified with vitamin D (one brand contains 9200 IU/Kg) but other foods are not, and few foods available to the majority of the population contain significant amounts of vitamin D. In rural KwaZulu-Natal, the mean dietary vitamin D intake was considerably less than the dietary recommended intake of 15 μg/day (600 IU/day) [54,55]. Although the diets of urban Black African women in the north-west Provinces of South Africa were healthier than those of rural women, all of the participants had low vitamin D intakes (means from 1.79 to 3.28 μg/day), and urban women were more likely to be obese [32].…”

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Vitamin D Status and Its Consequences for Health in South Africa

Norval

Coussens

Wilkinson

et al. 2016

IJERPH

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In this review, reports were retrieved in which vitamin D status, as assessed by serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels, was measured in South African population groups with varied skin colours and ethnicities. Healthy children and adults were generally vitamin D-sufficient [25(OH)D level >50 nmol/L] but the majority of those aged above 65 years were deficient. A major role for exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in determining 25(OH)D levels was apparent, with the dietary contribution being minor. Limited data exist regarding the impact of recent changes in lifestyles on vitamin D status, such as urbanisation. With regard to disease susceptibility, 11 of 22 relevant publications indicated association between low 25(OH)D levels and disease, with deficiency most notably found in individuals with tuberculosis and HIV-1. Information on the relationship between vitamin D receptor variants and ethnicity, disease or treatment response in the South African population groups demonstrated complex interactions between genetics, epigenetics and the environment. Whether vitamin D plays an important role in protection against the range of diseases that currently constitute a large burden on the health services in South Africa requires further investigation. Only then can accurate advice be given about personal sun exposure or dietary vitamin D supplementation.

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Nutritional composition of commonly consumed composite dishes from rural villages in Empangeni, KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa

Cited by 13 publications

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Nutrient content of some Cameroonian traditional dishes and their potential contribution to dietary reference intakes

Nutrient content of some Cameroonian traditional dishes and their potential contribution to dietary reference intakes

Dietary intake, nutrition, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the Western Cape Province of South Africa

Vitamin D Status and Its Consequences for Health in South Africa

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