VIETNAM NUTRITIONAL PORTAL
The study was conducted from 2008 to 2009 at the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Hanoi, Vietnam. Objective: to determine the content of protein, lipid, glucid, fiber and essential fatty acids in the dief of adults in four different geographic regions in Vietnam.
A survey on anemia status in pregnant women (PW) in 2006, lactating women and children under 5 years old in 2008 was conducted in HCMC. Objectives: To identify prevalence of anemia, iron deficiency, low iron storage and related factors to anemia & iron deficiency in PW, lactating women and children under 5 years to determine proper intervention approaches.
The study was carried out in order to assess the prevalence of anemia and risk factors of anemia in children < 5y, and in women of reproductive age in 3 sub-districts and 3 suburban communes of Hanoi.
A cross-sectional survey in 91 mothers to evaluate the breast-milk composition of Vietnamese mother from 29 to 120 days of lactation period was carried out in Hanoi and Hochiminh city. There are 18 acid amines and 3 immunoproteins were assessed in Food Science Laboratory of National Institute of Nutrition.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anemia, nutritional status and worm infection in women aged 20-35 in six communes in Luc Nam district, Bac Giang province. Methods: Cross-sectional study.
Morbidity and mortality patterns is one important demographic indices, which reflex the interaction of socio-economic, socio-cultural, health care services and social development factors. It is recognized that the morbidity and mortality patterns may change rapidly along with changing in feeding patterns, life style, urbanization and globalization.
A cross-sectional survey conducted in mothers of children under 36 months old from the ethnic minority groups, which are Ede (in Dak Lak), Gia Lai and Ba Na (in Gia Lai), M’Nong (in Dak Nong), Xo Dang (in Kon Tum) and Co Ho (in Lam Dong).
Effects of intervention using 3 methods combining nutrition education, health management, and daily supplementation of one Nutrient tablet (β-carotene 1 mg, vit. E 10 mg. Vit. C 70mg) for old people have been studied in Thai Binh.
Proper diet plays a very important role in the prevention and control of increased blood uric acid level and gout disease. A study to investigate nutrition situation of people with increased level of blood uric acid and those having gout to propose appropriate interventions is needed.
Among the variety of fruits and vegetables in Vietnam, Momordica Cochinchinesnsis Spreng (Gac fruit) is the most popular fruit and has precious nutrition values. Red pulp seed membrane contains high content of carotenoids, Vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids, especially lycopene content is 59.4mg/100g fresh weight, which is higher than other fruits. Lycopene has the highest antioxidant activity among all the carotenoids.
Anthropometric indicators are popularly used to assess nutritional status of individuals and specific populations. The measured weight, height and BMI-for-age are compared with WHO reference 2006. In children under 60 months, Weight-for-Age is used to identify underweight, Height-for-Age is used to identify stunting and Weight-for-Height is used to identify wasting.
Proper diet contributes an important role in the control of increased blood uric and gout disease. This study was conducted aiming to assess the effectiveness of nutrition counseling on the changes of food intakes, disease status, bio markers and anthropometric indicators of gout patients.
1. Encourage feeding infants and young children appropriately; 2. Improving feeding practices; 3. Implementation of priority activities shall; 4. Global recommendations on infant feeding and infant.
Iron deficiency anemia is still a common public health issue affecting pregnant women living in disadvantaged areas of Vietnam. Iron supplementation is proven to be an effective intervention but how to operate the program is still a question to ensure high coverage and sustainability.
Invesment in nutrition is investment in capacity building to achieve a strong human resource both in term of health and mind, thus it is the investment for development. Food based dietary guidelines is an important tool of nutrition education to effectively implement national nutrition policies and strategies in a certain period.
A 2-year corhot study, aiming to describe the physical growth characteristics and evaluate the impact of Davita supplementation product (containing micronutrients and protein)on physical growth (weight and length) of children from birth to 24 months old was conducted in Soc Son District, Ha Noi capital from 2007 to 2009.
This article reviewed the keystones of activities and prevention strategy on vitamin A and iron deficiency control in Vietnam; the changing trends of deficiency prevalences in the community; some studies in Vietnam on the effectiveness of interventions and orientation for micronutrient deficiency control in the coming period.
An epidemiological study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of Vitamin A deficiency in children under 5 and risk factors in Hochiminh city. Methods: A cross sectional survey in 644 children under 5 randomly selected in 30 sub-districts/communes in HCM city. All children were examined for eye damages due to Vitamin A deficiency and acute infections.
A 2-year cohort study, aiming to evaluate impact of nutrition product“davita” (containing multi-micronutrients and protein) on nutritional status of children from birth to 24 months old was conducted in Soc Son District, Ha Noi capital from 2007 to 2009. The results showed that the prevalence of child stunting in Soc Son now is still of high level classified by WHO 1997 (28,7%).
This paper reports the development of a highly selective and sensitive method for the determination of parts-per-billion level of chloropropanols consisting of 1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol (1,3-DCP) and 3-chloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) in soy sauce and thick soy sauce.
English summary: Fruit maturity shows strong effect on its quality and shelflife. It is more importance for climacteric fruits as persimmon, of which harvesting season last quite short. During the peak time, an abundant supply of fruit makes its commercialization difficult. Therefore, purpose of this study is to determine quality of persimmon fruit cv. Nhanhau harvested at different maturity and their selflife at room temperature. Color of fruit skin was chosen as indicator for their maturity. Fruits were harvested as their skin turn yellow, greenish yellow and green in corresponding with maturity stage of 3, 2 and 1. The results show that the longer fruit stays in the mother tree the higher amount of main chemical content like dry matter, total soluble solid, carotenoid and the lower tannin they have, so quality of their ripen fruits will be better. Beside of that, the yield of more matured fruit is higher (the yield of maturity stage 3 is 3,9% and 11,3% higher than maturity stage 2 and 1). Ripen fruits harvested at maturity stage 3 have the good sensory quality. However, at that maturity their shelflife lasts very short only for 10 days at room temperature. As a result, they could be commercialized at local market or transported for quite short distances; Ripen fruits harvested at maturity stage 2 have the almost the same quality as maturity stage 3 after 10 and 20 days storage at the room temperature. So they could be commercialized at long distance markets or store over peek harvesting season; Although fruits harvested at maturity stage 1 can be last for 30 days at room temperature and their appearance is still possibly acceptable at ripen stage, but taste is not so good. Therefore, they could be used at off-season or for special purpose like fruit decoration.