Food Security Among Syrian Refugee Families in Quebec, Canada
This study aims to understand how socioeconomic, geographic and cultural factors affect the food security status of Syrian refugee households in Quebec, Canada. Using a mixed methods study design, 49 households were assessed for their food security and socioeconomic status, followed by structured interviews with 35 households and 9 service providers. 52% of refugee households were food insecure, and although not significantly different, food insecurity was higher among privately sponsored refugee households in the Montreal area. Food insecurity appears mainly due to food access issues. Syrian refugees possess agricultural ...
Source: Ecology of Food and Nutrition - June 22, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Joanie Chevrier Ginny Lane Mahasti Khakpour Hassan Vatanparast Malek Batal Source Type: research
Iron and zinc status of children aged 3 to 5 years attending Early Childhood Development centres in Venda, South Africa
This study assessed iron and zinc levels of preschoolers. 276 children were randomly chosen from 8 preschools. Weight and height were measured using standard techniques. After blood was obtained, serum zinc, iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation, and transferrin were assessed. Dietary intake was calculated using the Food Frequency Questionnaire. Prevalence of severe underweight, stunted, and acute malnutrition was 4.7%, 12.7% and 2.9%. Using transferrin saturation<5%, one-quarter were iron deficient. Using serum iron<40 μg/dl as indicative of depletion, 8% exhibited low serum iron while 18% were mildly deficient. B...
Source: Ecology of Food and Nutrition - May 8, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Selekane Ananias Motadi Mthokozisi Kwazi Zuma Jeanne H Freeland-Graves Getrude Xikombiso Mbhenyane Source Type: research
