Nutrition as primary and supportive therapy

  • T A Winter

Abstract

Malnutrition, and its consequences, is a major problem facing the developing world today. World Health Organisation (WHO) figures indicate that 28% of all children under 5 years of age are underweight, 35% are stunted, and 8% are wasted.

Author Biography

T A Winter
Gastrointestinal Clinic, Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, FCP (SA), PhD
How to Cite
Winter, T. (1). Nutrition as primary and supportive therapy. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 17(2). Retrieved from http://sajcn.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/71
Issue
Vol 17 No 2 (2004)
Section
Review Articles
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