Browsing HV - Master i Samfunnsernæring by Subject "Nutrition"
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Are ovo-lacto-pesco-vegetarians and vegans risk groups for suboptimal iodine intake? Iodine intake and status in a group of Norwegian vegetarians
(MAEH;2016, Master thesis, 2016)BACKGROUND: Iodine is a trace mineral of vital importance for brain development and function. Vegetarians generally avoid or limit their consumption of animal foods. Salt iodization in Norway is exceptionally low, and ... -
Attitudes towards increasing the intake of plant-based foods and reducing the intake of meat in segments of Norwegian consumers
(MAEH;2020, Master thesis, 2020)ntroduction From a health- and environmental perspective, it is beneficial that the population increases the intake of plant-based foods and reduces the intake of meat. In order to achieve such a change, it is necessary ... -
Breastfeeding practices among Saharawi women in the Algerian refugee camps
(MAEH;2013, Master thesis, 2013)Background: Optimal feeding of infants and young children living under difficult conditions are important to secure their development and survival. Refugees are a particularly vulnerable group. A previous study in the ... -
Challenges of realising the human right to adequate food of slum dwellers of Banda parish - Kampala city
(Master thesis, 2010)The general objectives of this study were to determine whether the diet of slum dwellers of Banda Parish outside Kampala city is adequate in reference to the normative content of the human right to adequate food (RtF), and ... -
Challenges with iron deficiency anemia among women of reproductive age in Saharawi refugee camps, Tindouf Algeria
(Master thesis, 2010)This study was carried out to assess the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia (IDA), and identify the possible causes of the problem from the public health and nutrition point of view. The target group used is women of ... -
Diet in pregnancy prior to gestational diabetes diagnosis in women in Oslo, Norway Food intake, diet quality and recommendations
(MAEH;2016, Master thesis, 2016)Introduction: Diet during pregnancy is important for both the health of the mother and her offspring. A food intake in accordance with the national recommendations can reduce risk of non-communicable diseases such as type ... -
En evaluering av skriftlig informasjonsmateriell om kosthold og ernæring som er tilgjengelig for gravide i utvalgte land i Europa
(MAEH;2012, Master thesis, 2012)Bakgrunn: Forskning har vist at kostholdet i svangerskapet er spesielt viktig fordi det har betydning for helsen til både mor og barn, på kort og lang sikt. Brukervennlig informasjon om kosthold og ernæring til gravide er ... -
Experiences of dietary guidance among patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A qualitative study
(MAEH;2021, Master thesis, 2021)Background: The prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) increases rapidly worldwide. Dietary guidance is an important pillar in the follow-up of patients with IBD. To provide patients with efficient dietary guidance, ... -
Experiences with organizing school food programs in Norwegian Lower Secondary Schools – a qualitative study
(MAEH;2020, Master thesis, 2020)Background: The organization of school meals is of importance for adolescent dietary health and psychosocial learning environment, for the sustainable development of food systems and for reducing social inequities. In ... -
Exploring food marketing to children in the context of the UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework: A salient human rights issue?
(MAEH;2017, Master thesis, 2017)Background: Childhood obesity is increasing globally, and food marketing targeted to children is an acknowledged risk factor. It has been suggested that a human rights approach may improve food industry marketing conduct. ... -
Fruit and vegetable consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies
(MAEH;2019, Master thesis, 2019)Background: The high prevalence of type 2 diabetes has a considerable impact on global health. Several modifiable risk factors for type 2 diabetes have been established, such as dietary factors. The association between ... -
An ideal bread: a literature review
(MAEH;2012, Master thesis, 2012)INTRODUCTION: Despite frequent discussions about the health-related value of carbohydrate-rich foods, the grocery stores offer a wide range of bread varieties. In this context, there are several actors (e.g. Fedon Lindberg, ... -
Infant feeding practices among mothers with and without HIV in Western Cape, South Africa
(MAEH;2012, Master thesis, 2012)The HIV prevalence in adults and children in South Africa is high. South Africa is also a country where the breastfeeding rate is low and the child mortality rate is high. HIV-infected mothers have to weigh the risk of ... -
Norwegian soldier's acceptance for allied nations field rations during field exercise: behaviour, nutrition, interoperability
(Master thesis, 2010)Introduksjon. Enkelte feltrasjoner er designet for å være den eneste kilden til energi og næringsstoffer for en soldat i 24 timer. Forskning er nødvendig i forhold til hvor godt soldater fra ett NATO-land vil opprettholde ... -
The realization of the human right to adequate food among women and children living in a slum area of Kampala city Uganda
(MAEH;2012, Master thesis, 2012)The objective of this study was to assess the realization of the right to adequate food focusing on women and children living in one of the slums in Kampala City Uganda. Respondents of this study were categorised into right ... -
Safeguarding the right to adequate food in disaster preparedness and emergency response: Policy, legislation and institutions in Uganda
(MAEH;2013, Master thesis, 2013)The rising frequency of natural disasters has impacts for the nutrition situation in Uganda. As State Party to the international Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Government of Uganda is obliged to ... -
School children’s participation in a free school meal scheme: Experiences from a pilot project in the Oslo school.
(MAEH;2021, Master thesis, 2021)ntroduction: The City Council of Oslo has decided to introduce a free school meal for pupils in the Oslo School. In preparation for this, three schools in the Municipality of Oslo conducted a pilot of three different school ... -
Women’s experiences of using a smartphone- application, the Pregnant+app, to manage Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - a qualitative study
(MAEH;2017, Master thesis, 2017)Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), defined as glucose intolerance with first onset or recognition during pregnancy, is an increasing health challenge worldwide. A smartphone application (app) may offer new ...