VIETNAM NUTRITIONAL PORTAL
Objectives: To assess the effects of zinc supplementation on malnourished children with normal serum zinc concentration. Method: A randomized, controlled, single-blinded clinical trial.
Several studies have raised a question that BMI cut-off point for obesity as defined by WHO may not reflect the nature of obesity – excessive adiposity. The study aimed to look at the association between BMI and BFP and to propose BMI cut-off point for BFP-defined obesity. Methods: 267 subjects aged 20-60 years were recruited to collect variables of body composition by Body Composition Analyzer, TANITA MC-180MA, Japan.
Aims: To describe actual food intake of women aged 40-65 years with BMI ≥ 23 kg/m2 in Hanoi, 2016. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on women aged 40-65 years with BMI ≥ 23 kg/m2 in Hanoi, 2016. Results: The average age was approximately 52 years old with BMI= 25.6±3.8 kg/m2. The dietary energy level of the study subjects was 1628 (1589,2; 1705,5) kcal /person/day.
This study aims to compare the prevalence of hospital malnutrition measured by different methods including Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST), serum albumin, total lympho count and mid upper arm circumference in acute care patients in Thong Nhat hospital in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.
The study was carried out in over six months on 450 children from 7-8 years old in three primary schools in Yen Phong District, Bac Ninh Province. The selected children were divided into three groups: group 1 was given milk enriched with multi -micronutrients, group 2 - standard milk, and group 3 was the control group.
The RDA for Vietnamese 2007 has been developed based on the lattest knowledge of nutrition sciences. It has been updated with more appropriate information according to the changes in food consumption and morbidity pattern currently.
Historically, evidences have demonstrated a close relationship between nutrition and the effective functions of our immune system in keeping our body healthy. In fact, it has been fully accepted that the immune cells infiltrate every bodily system and have a role in every disease that we know so far. The activation of the immune system requires large amount of nutrients to fuel multiple metabolic pathways.
Hypertriglycemia in children is related to the metabolic syndrome in adulthood and is at greater risk for cardiovascular disease which is the cause of death worldwide. In order to assess the influence of personal characteristics, family factors, eating habits and physical activities to risk of hypertriglycemia in children from 6 to 11 years of age in primary schools in Hanoi, 437 healthy children were conducted case-control study (295 healthy children and 142 hypertriglycemia children).
A screening of 28 plants used for making drinks in Vietnam revealed a Cleistocalyx operculatus (Roxb.) Merr and Perry flower bud extract to have the high polyphenol content and the highest inhibitory activity against the a-glucosidase enzyme. The anti-hyperglycemic effects of an aqueous extract from flower buds of Cleistocalyx operculatus (COB) were therefore investigated in the animal and the healthy human subjects.
The Moringa Oleifera, also known as a “miracle plant” has high nutritional value (rich in protein, vitamins and minerals) and contains other biologically active substances that are beneficial to health. Therefore, it is a good material to produce nutritious drinks. This study aimed at investigating on effects of material treatment, blending and pasteurization to product quality.
Objective: The study aimed to describe actual situation of caring and nurturing for children with acute respiratory infection of mothers who had children under 5 years old and some related factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 249 mothers with children under 5 years old in Ngu Doan commune, Kien Thuy district, Hai Phong.
A “household food security” (HFS) project in Yen Binh commune, Van Binh district, Yen Bai province has been implemented from 2000 to 2004.This study was conducted to assess the impact of the project on the household economic improvement and the nutrition status of project households in project commune.
Objectives: To assess the effects of MILO (Nestle) micronutrient-fortified malted milk beverage on physical and cognitive performance of primary school children living in rural Vietnam. Methods: 4 classes of 7-8 year old primary school children (~30 children/class) were randomly assigned to two groups: MILO group (MILO, n=59): children received MILO drink 150 ml/day; Control group (CTR, n=59): children received full-cream milk 150 ml/day.
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 332 hospitalized patients in internal medicine departments of Friendship Vietnam – Cuba hospital in Dong Hoi in September 2013 to assess the nutritional status of patients as well as to ininialy define related factors to chronic energy deficiency of hospitalized patients. The results showed that the rate of CED was 23.2% and that of overweight (with WHO standards for Asian, BMI ≥23) was 20.5%. Some related factors to CED were: educational level, family economy, and place of residence.
Objective: The study aimed to describe the situation of breastfeeding of mothers with children under 2 and some related factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 232 mothers with children under 2 years old in Doan Xa commune, Kien Thuy district, Hai Phong. Results: 97.8% of the mothers understood that breast milk had adequate energy and nutrients needed for the development of children in the first 6 months.
Study done in 2007-2008 to estimate calcium requirement and recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for calcium in postmenopausal Vietnamese women aged from 55- 65 years, using calcium balance method. Total of 14 postmenopausal women participated in study. Each participant was subjected to a low calcium intake (300 mg/ day) for 15 days.
The study was conducted in 1854 people from 30 to 75 years old, who lived in rural areas of Vu Thu district, Thai Binh province. The results showed that: Prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 12.6% (in males: 9.3% and females: 15.7%); Low HDL-cholesterol had the highest rate (49.8%), the rate of hypertension was 36.9%, the rate of abdominal obesity was lowest (5.5%).
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 129 pairs of mothers and children aged from 6-23 months in two poor communes of Bac Ha and Simacai district, Lao Cai province in 2014 to describe actual complementary food intake in children aged 6-23 months. Results: Energy intake from complementary food in children 6-8 months was 379.9 kcal, children from 9-11 months was 354.9 kcal, and children from 12-23 months was 514.7 kcal/day.
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.
The study is aimed to evaluate prevalence of obesity in people over 60 years old and to find out some factors related to obesity. The study was carried out in 3 places: Phuong Mai precinct (Hanoi), Phu Xuan commune (Hue) and Hoa Long commune (Ba Ria - Vung Tau) in 2 years 2000 and 2001.
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 206 children aged 8-10 years (133 normal weight and 73 overweight) to investigate the association between BMI and body fat and abdominal fat and the association between anthropometric indicators and hypertension.
This review article is an overview of what it means by 1000 golden days from pregnancy to the first 2 years of life, its roles in stunting reduction and socio-economical development. Referring to Lancet Series on Maternal and Child Nutrition 2008 and 2013, the article also summaries evidence-based interventions within this window of opportunity with recommended focus for the country’s nutrition strategy and program.
Objectives: To assess nutrition status and dietary intake on 125 osteoporosis women. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 125 women 50-69 years old in 02 communes of Van Tao and Van Binh of Thuong Tin District, suburb of Hanoi. They were diagnosed of osteoporosis by DEXA. Data on anthropometric measurement and dietary intake by the 24 hours recall method were collected.
From this study, dried carrot powder has been naturally produced (without chemical processing), in which the content of carotene is 98.2mg, of fiber is 750 mg and of saccharoze is 17 g in 100 g of carrot pow-der. The product has shelf- life of 4 months with good perceptible qualities (the red color of carrot, nat-ural flavour, no pungent taste) and it passes the regulation on food safety of the Ministry of Health.