01About This Special Issue
Developing countries are the most affected by malnutrition despite the diversity of agricultural products. The consequences of this malnutrition are the damage of mothers’ health and children.It is more severe with children. In developing areas like sub-Saharan Africa, protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are a real public health problem. They are the cause of many diseases responsible for frequent morbidity and infant mortality. Traditional infant feeding practices are generally designed without considering the specific nutritional needs of children aged 6 to 59 months. The majority of mothers in these developing countries prepare porridge made of cereals or tubers without fat and protein intake to make complementary foods.
This special issue aims at contributing to improvement of the nutritional quality of traditional diets submitted to children in developing countries.
Aims and Scope:
Inventory of some traditional food supplements;
Compare the nutritional qualities of traditional and industrial complementary foods;
Evaluate the potential effects on young children;
Suggest some possible improvements for the nutritional quality.
02Meet the Guest Editors
Our distinguished editors bring deep subject-matter expertise to curate high-quality research and ensure a rigorous peer-review process.
Lead Guest Editor
Kouakou Egnon Vivien
Laboratory of Nutrition and Pharmacology, Faculty of Biosciences, Université Félix Houphouet Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Guest Editor
Pethuru Devadason
Department of General Practice, Al Nahil International Clinic, Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, Kuwait
Guest Editor
Yakindra Timilsena
School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
Guest Editor
Jose Eduardo Orellana Centeno
Doctorado en Ciencias Odontologicas UASLP, SAN LUIS POTOSI, Mexico
Guest Editor
Weihua Yang
The First Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou University, Huzhou, China
Guest Editor
Günay Eskici
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Erzincan University, Turkey, Turkey
Guest Editor
Khedidja Mekki
Department of Biology, Faculty of Life and Natural Science, Laboratory of Clinical and Metabolic Nutrition, Universitu Oran 1, Oran, Algeria
Guest Editor
Srinivasan Krishnamoorthy
Department of Consumer and Food Science, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Guest Editor
Marwa Ghieth
Department of Medical Parasitology, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
Guest Editor
Aanchal Johari
Department of Foods and Nutrition, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India
Guest Editor
A K Obidul Huq
Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh
Guest Editor
Jayendra Gohil
Pediatrics Department, Government Medical College, Bhavnagar, India
Guest Editor
Anupama Gudadappanavar
Department of Pharmacology, JN Medical College, KLE university, Belagavi, India
Guest Editor
Samiran Bisai
Regional Medical Research Centre for Tribals, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Jabalpur, India
Guest Editor
Rahat Bari Tooheen
School of Business, Office of International Affairs, Chittagong Independent University, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Guest Editor
Habtamu Mellie
Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos town, Ethiopia
Guest Editor
Aliasghar Vahidinia
Department of Nutrition Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences., Hamadan, Iran
Guest Editor
Maryam Amini
Nutrition Research Department, National Nutrition And Food Technology Research Institute(NNFTRI), Tehran, Iran
Guest Editor
Abayneh Elias
Department of Biology, Dire Daw University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Guest Editor
Tilahun Ferede Asena
Department of Statistics, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Guest Editor
Mehdi Hedayati
Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Guest Editor
Hasan Jafari
Department of Health Care Management, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
03Published Articles
The following articles have been published in this special issue.
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Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 30-37Received: 25 October 2017Accepted: 29 October 2017Published: 24 November 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.sjph.s.2017050501.16Downloads:Views:Abstract: Background: Globally, 4% death burden and 25 to 35 million attribute to severe acute malnutrition. One million death burden and 13 million attributable to severe acute malnutrition in sub Saharan Africa whereas 3% was severe wasting in Ethiopia. Objective: To describe the magnitude and treatment outcome of severe acute malnutrition of aged 6-59 mon... Show More -
Socio-Economic Factors and Growth Ratardation in a Sub-Quarter of Abidjan Cocody Angré (Ivory Coast)
Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 26-29Received: 2 August 2017Accepted: 3 August 2017Published: 25 August 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.sjph.s.2017050501.15Downloads:Views:Abstract: The aim of this work is to study the socio-economic factors in relation to the stunted growth in children from 6 to 59 months in a suburb of Abidjan Cocody Angré. To this end, a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study was conducted at the community-based health facility in Abidjan (Cocody-Angré) over a period of three months (August to Oc... Show More -
Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 19-25Received: 10 August 2017Accepted: 16 August 2017Published: 25 August 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.sjph.s.2017050501.14Downloads:Views:Abstract: In Côte d'Ivoire, women's inadequate knowledge of breastfeeding significantly hampers the good process of the practice. Prenatal consultations are meant to constitute a major resource for the acquisition of reliable information on breastfeeding. This study aimed at assessing the organization and effectiveness of prenatal breastfeeding information. ... Show More
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Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 13-18Received: 21 January 2017Accepted: 25 January 2017Published: 4 August 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.sjph.s.2017050501.13Downloads:Views:Abstract: Background: School-age children are more predisposed and vulnerable to helminths infections which adversely affect their nutritional status. The A Body Shape Index (ABSI) has been developed as possible improved alternatives to BMI and WC in the assessment of nutritional status. Objectives: To detect the prevalence of helminths infections among scho... Show More
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Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 8-12Received: 20 March 2017Accepted: 21 March 2017Published: 5 April 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.sjph.s.2017050501.12Downloads:Views:Abstract: The aim of this work is to evaluate the growth retardation observed on children from 6 to 59 months in a suburb of Abidjan Cocody Angré. To this end, a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study was conducted at the community-based health facility in Abidjan (Cocody-Angré) over a three-month period (August to October 2016). In the course of ... Show More
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Evaluation of Health Related Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5-1, October 2017Pages: 1-7Received: 11 January 2017Accepted: 18 January 2017Published: 14 February 2017DOI: 10.11648/j.sjph.s.2017050501.11Downloads:Views:Abstract: Background: Cancer is considered as the second leading cause of death worldwide. Objectives: To evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and to identify the most important determinants that affect them. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 190 cancer patients who have been received chemoth... Show More
