Lisanne du Plessis
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 7550352 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Lisanne du Plessis |
| PRENOMES | Lisanne |
| SOBRENOME | du Plessis |
| ASSINATURA | DU PLESSIS L |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Stellenbosch University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0599-7500 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 5 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 5 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2015 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Indicators and actions to address stunting across multiple sectors relevant at subnational level
This qualitative study aimed to draft a set of indicators and actions for subnational level governments to address childhood stunting. It spans three domains: law, policy, and finance. Sub-domains include food control, political economy, agriculture and food systems, education, nutrition, water, sanitation and environment, health, social protection, and finance and governance. Provincial officials, responsible for child wellness policies, were in…
Priority interventions for reducing stunting in the complementary feeding age group in South Africa
In South Africa, approximately one in four children under the age of five is stunted (NDoH, Stats SA, SAMRC & ICF, 2019) – a rate that has remained persistently high. The enduring social and economic impact of stunting, coupled with rising food prices, underscores the need for interventions that are both effective and affordable. This review synthesises global evidence on strategies for children aged 6–24 months and evaluates their suitability wi…
Conflicts of interest are harming maternal and child health
The promotion and support of breastfeeding \nglobally is thwarted by the USD $57 billion \n(and growing) formula industry that engages \nin overt and covert advertising and promotion \nas well as extensive political activity to foster \npolicy environments conducive to market \ngrowth.1 \n This includes health professional \nfinancing and engagement through courses, \ne-learning platforms, sponsorship of conferences and health professional associ…
Perspectives from South African dietitians on infant and young child feeding regulations
Objective: This study aimed to determine the knowledge, perceptions and practices of dietitians in South Africa regarding the Regulations Relating to Foodstuffs for Infants and Young Children (R991). Design: A mixed methods, cross-sectional design was used. Setting: Quantitative data were collected using an online survey ( n 282) and qualitative data by means of two focus group discussions ( n 12). Participants: Participants were dietitians regis…
Effects of agricultural biodiversity and seasonal rain on dietary adequacy and household food security in rural areas of Kenya
Important significant relationships were found in this study: between agricultural biodiversity and dietary adequacy; between agricultural biodiversity and household food security and between dietary adequacy and household food security. Furthermore, the effect of seasonality on household food security and nutrient intake was illustrated
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Effects of agricultural biodiversity and seasonal rain on dietary adequacy and household food security in rural areas of Kenya
Important significant relationships were found in this study: between agricultural biodiversity and dietary adequacy; between agricultural biodiversity and household food security and between dietary adequacy and household food security. Furthermore, the effect of seasonality on household food security and nutrient intake was illustrated
Perspectives from South African dietitians on infant and young child feeding regulations
Objective: This study aimed to determine the knowledge, perceptions and practices of dietitians in South Africa regarding the Regulations Relating to Foodstuffs for Infants and Young Children (R991). Design: A mixed methods, cross-sectional design was used. Setting: Quantitative data were collected using an online survey ( n 282) and qualitative data by means of two focus group discussions ( n 12). Participants: Participants were dietitians regis…
Conflicts of interest are harming maternal and child health
The promotion and support of breastfeeding \nglobally is thwarted by the USD $57 billion \n(and growing) formula industry that engages \nin overt and covert advertising and promotion \nas well as extensive political activity to foster \npolicy environments conducive to market \ngrowth.1 \n This includes health professional \nfinancing and engagement through courses, \ne-learning platforms, sponsorship of conferences and health professional associ…
Indicators and actions to address stunting across multiple sectors relevant at subnational level
This qualitative study aimed to draft a set of indicators and actions for subnational level governments to address childhood stunting. It spans three domains: law, policy, and finance. Sub-domains include food control, political economy, agriculture and food systems, education, nutrition, water, sanitation and environment, health, social protection, and finance and governance. Provincial officials, responsible for child wellness policies, were in…
Priority interventions for reducing stunting in the complementary feeding age group in South Africa
In South Africa, approximately one in four children under the age of five is stunted (NDoH, Stats SA, SAMRC & ICF, 2019) – a rate that has remained persistently high. The enduring social and economic impact of stunting, coupled with rising food prices, underscores the need for interventions that are both effective and affordable. This review synthesises global evidence on strategies for children aged 6–24 months and evaluates their suitability wi…
Breastfeeding Practices and Influences (4 obras) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (3 obras) · Environmental health (3 obras) · Food security (3 obras) · Medicine (3 obras) · Biology (2 obras) · Business (2 obras) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (2 obras) · Malnutrition (2 obras) · Pediatrics (2 obras)