Evaluation of the effectiveness of iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy  in a rural area of Limpopo province

R L Mamabolo; M Alberts; N P Steyn; H A Delemarre-van de Waal; N G Nthangeni; N S Levitt

Evaluation of the effectiveness of iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy in a rural area of Limpopo province

R L Mamabolo
M Alberts
N P Steyn
H A Delemarre-van de Waal
N G Nthangeni
N S Levitt

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of iron and folate supplementation in antenatal clinics.

Author Biographies

R L Mamabolo

Medical Sciences Programme, University of the North, Sovenga, Limpopo Province and Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, W Cape, MSc

M Alberts

Medical Sciences Programme, University of the North, Sovenga, Limpopo Province, PhD

N P Steyn

Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, W Cape, PhD

H A Delemarre-van de Waal

Pediatric Endocrinology, Vrije University Medical Centre, Vrije University, Amsterdam, Netherlands, MD, PhD

N G Nthangeni

Nutrition Programme, Medical University of Southern Africa, PO Medunsa, 0204, PhD

N S Levitt

Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, MD

How to Cite

Mamabolo, R., Alberts, M., Steyn, N., Delemarre-van de Waal, H., Nthangeni, N., & Levitt, N. (1). Evaluation of the effectiveness of iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy in a rural area of Limpopo province. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 17(1). Retrieved from http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/61

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Vol 17 No 1 (2004)

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Original Research

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