Lesley T Bourne
Biographic Data
| ID | 6460792 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lesley T Bourne |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lesley T |
| FAMILY NAME | Bourne |
| SIGNATURE | BOURNE L T |
| AFFILIATIONS | South African Medical Research Council |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The feasibility of implementing food-based dietary guidelines in the South African primary-school curriculum
Objective To explore the perceptions of educators from the Western Cape Province about the feasibility of implementing South African food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) in the national curriculum of primary schools. Design Combined quantitative and qualitative methods. We report on the quantitative component. Setting Twelve public primary schools of different socio-economic status in three education districts of the Western Cape: Metro Central, …
The nutrition transition and the human right to adequate food for adolescents in the Cape Town metropolitan area
Consumer testing of the preliminary paediatric food-based dietary guidelines for healthy children aged 1–7 years, among English- and Afrikaans-speaking mothers in the city of Cape Town, South Africa
Objective The aim of this qualitative study was to test the comprehensibility of the preliminary food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) for healthy South African children aged 1–7 years. Objectives included assessing exposure to FBDG, comprehension of the proposed paediatric FBDG (PFBDG) and whether the guidelines can be used in meal planning. Design Focus group discussions were used to collect data. Discussions were facilitated by the investigator…
National fortification of staple foods can make a significant contribution to micronutrient intake of South African adults
Background A national survey found that micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent in South African children, particularly calcium, iron, zinc, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, E and C. Mandatory fortification of maize meal and wheat flour were introduced in 2003 to combat some of the deficiencies found in children. To date however, there has not been a national survey on dietary intake in adults. Objectives The main objectives of…
Are opportunities for vitamin A supplementation being utilised at primary health-care clinics in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Objectives To determine missed opportunities and problems relating to implementation of the Vitamin A Supplementation Programme in urban and rural regions of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Method A cross-sectional survey was conducted at primary health-care (PHC) clinics in Cape Metropole, an urban region, and West Coast Winelands, a rural region, of the Western Cape. A purposive sample of clinics where more than 30 children were seen…
An assessment of preliminary food-based dietary guidelines for infants 6–12 months of age in the Little Karoo area of the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Objective This study aimed to assess mother's/caregiver's understanding, practical application and cultural acceptability of a preliminary set of South African food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) for children aged 6–12 months living in the Little Karoo area of the Western Cape Province. Design An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study design was followed. Focus group interviews, recorded on videotape, were analysed for qualitative…
Dietary intake and barriers to dietary compliance in black type 2 diabetic patients attending primary health-care services
Objective: To determine the dietary intake, practices, knowledge and barriers to dietary compliance of black South African type 2 diabetic patients attending primary health-care services in urban and rural areas. Design: A cross-sectional survey. Dietary intake was assessed by three 24-hour recalls, and knowledge and practices by means of a structured questionnaire ( n =133 men, 155 women). In-depth interviews were then conducted with 25 of the p…
Where does the black population of South Africa stand on the nutrition transition
Objective: To review data on selected risk factors related to the emergence of non communicable diseases (NCDs) in the black population of South Africa. Methods: Data from existing literature on South African blacks were reviewed with an emphasis placed on changes in diet and the emergence of obesity and related NCDs. Design: Review and analysis of secondary data over time relating to diet, physical activity and obesity and relevant to nutrition-…
Dietary intake and barriers to dietary compliance in black type 2 diabetic patients attending primary health-care services
Objective: To determine the dietary intake, practices, knowledge and barriers to dietary compliance of black South African type 2 diabetic patients attending primary health-care services in urban and rural areas. Design: A cross-sectional survey. Dietary intake was assessed by three 24-hour recalls, and knowledge and practices by means of a structured questionnaire ( n =133 men, 155 women). In-depth interviews were then conducted with 25 of the p…
Where does the black population of South Africa stand on the nutrition transition
Objective: To review data on selected risk factors related to the emergence of non communicable diseases (NCDs) in the black population of South Africa. Methods: Data from existing literature on South African blacks were reviewed with an emphasis placed on changes in diet and the emergence of obesity and related NCDs. Design: Review and analysis of secondary data over time relating to diet, physical activity and obesity and relevant to nutrition-…
Are opportunities for vitamin A supplementation being utilised at primary health-care clinics in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Objectives To determine missed opportunities and problems relating to implementation of the Vitamin A Supplementation Programme in urban and rural regions of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Method A cross-sectional survey was conducted at primary health-care (PHC) clinics in Cape Metropole, an urban region, and West Coast Winelands, a rural region, of the Western Cape. A purposive sample of clinics where more than 30 children were seen…
An assessment of preliminary food-based dietary guidelines for infants 6–12 months of age in the Little Karoo area of the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Objective This study aimed to assess mother's/caregiver's understanding, practical application and cultural acceptability of a preliminary set of South African food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) for children aged 6–12 months living in the Little Karoo area of the Western Cape Province. Design An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study design was followed. Focus group interviews, recorded on videotape, were analysed for qualitative…
National fortification of staple foods can make a significant contribution to micronutrient intake of South African adults
Background A national survey found that micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent in South African children, particularly calcium, iron, zinc, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, E and C. Mandatory fortification of maize meal and wheat flour were introduced in 2003 to combat some of the deficiencies found in children. To date however, there has not been a national survey on dietary intake in adults. Objectives The main objectives of…
Consumer testing of the preliminary paediatric food-based dietary guidelines for healthy children aged 1–7 years, among English- and Afrikaans-speaking mothers in the city of Cape Town, South Africa
Objective The aim of this qualitative study was to test the comprehensibility of the preliminary food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) for healthy South African children aged 1–7 years. Objectives included assessing exposure to FBDG, comprehension of the proposed paediatric FBDG (PFBDG) and whether the guidelines can be used in meal planning. Design Focus group discussions were used to collect data. Discussions were facilitated by the investigator…
The nutrition transition and the human right to adequate food for adolescents in the Cape Town metropolitan area
The feasibility of implementing food-based dietary guidelines in the South African primary-school curriculum
Objective To explore the perceptions of educators from the Western Cape Province about the feasibility of implementing South African food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) in the national curriculum of primary schools. Design Combined quantitative and qualitative methods. We report on the quantitative component. Setting Twelve public primary schools of different socio-economic status in three education districts of the Western Cape: Metro Central, …
Environmental health (8 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Geography (6 works) · Cape (4 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (4 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Focus group (3 works) · Obesity (3 works) · Overweight (3 works)