Paediatrics
Conditions
Interventions
butternut squash seeds
butternut flesh
Sponsors
NRF
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children who are 3-5 years old (parents consented) and present on the day of data collection were included in the study. Children who are free from infections (such as malaria, and tuberculosis). Not taking any medication (such as antacids, famotidine and ranitidine, omeprazole, pantoprazole, proton pump inhibitors and calcium supplements) were included in this study because medication alter the serum concentration and level.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were children with (i) physical disabilities that hindered taking anthropometric measurements. (ii) malaria and tuberculosis disease. (iii) taking medication such as antacids, famotidine and ranitidine, omeprazole, pantoprazole, proton pump inhibitors and calcium supplements (these medications alter serum zinc concentration). (iv) being severely underweight to the extent of hospitalization.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The incorporation of butternut seeds significantly improved the iron and zinc status of these young children. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The butternut seeds paste in their research improved underweight and wasting. Eating patterns of the children improved because of the nutrition education. | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactKwazi Zuma
Stellenbosch University
Outcome results
None listed