School meal program in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam: reality and future plan.

Abstract:

:The socio-economic status in Vietnam has developed during the past decades. People become busier for work, and thus they do not have enough time to prepare meal for their children. The school meal program, organized by Department of Education, was first implemented at a kindergarten in 1977, which has been extended to elementary school since 1980. Up to date, 100% of kindergarten and approximately 90% of elementary schools have school meal programs. The purposes of this program are to provide appropriate meals for students, and to serve as education and communication tool for students. About 90% of school meals are prepared in the school's kitchen and the rest are provided by food companies. The weekly menu provides approximately 30% of recommended dietary allowances (RDA) for students. To date, there has been is no official dietitian training school in Vietnam. The head of school kitchen, who is not dietitian, is required to participate in a short-term training course, where s/he learns basic nutrition, nutrition requirements and food hygiene and safety. The food companies, which provide meals to school, must be approved for the hygiene and safety condition by the Human Health Services Department of Ho Chi Minh City. In the next plan of national nutrition strategy, establishing dietitian training schools will be prioritized. In addition, the regular nutritional surveillance for school-aged students will be introduced in school system thus we can develop and evaluate the school meal program in terms of nutrients, food safety and nutrition education.

journal_name

Asia Pac J Clin Nutr

authors

Le DS

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-01-01 00:00:00

pages

139-43

issue

1

eissn

0964-7058

issn

1440-6047

journal_volume

21

pub_type

杂志文章,评审
  • Iodine deficiency disorders in Bangladesh, 2004-05: ten years of iodized salt intervention brings remarkable achievement in lowering goitre and iodine deficiency among children and women.

    abstract::A survey was conducted to monitor the current status of iodine deficiency disorders in children aged 6-12 years and women aged 15-44 years in Bangladesh as measured by goitre prevalence and urinary iodine excretion. Conducted between September 2004 and March 2005, the survey followed a stratified multistage cluster sa...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Yusuf HK,Rahman AM,Chowdhury FP,Mohiduzzaman M,Banu CP,Sattar MA,Islam MN

    更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00

  • Recovery of Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS) from faeces with 14 days of fermented milk supplementation in healthy Australian adults.

    abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A key measure for classifying bacteria as a probiotic is the ability to survive gastric transport and be recoverable in faeces. The aim of this study was to determine whether Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS) could be recovered in the faeces of healthy young Australian adults following ...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.201912_28(4).0009

    authors: Cox AJ,Makino H,Cripps AW,West NP

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • Protein energy malnutrition, thyroid hormones and goitre among Malaysian Aborigines and Malays.

    abstract::The relationship between malnutrition, goitre and thyroid hormones was studied among Aborigines and Malays in Ulu Langat, Malaysia. Fifty Aborigines aged >=7years were selected randomly for anthropometric, clinical and hormonal assessment. Fifty Malays of similar age from the nearby Malay village were chosen as contro...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Osman A,Khalid B,Tan TT,Wu LL,Ng ML

    更新日期:1992-03-01 00:00:00

  • Childhood obesity in Asian Indians: a burgeoning cause of insulin resistance, diabetes and sub-clinical inflammation.

    abstract::Recent data indicate a rise in obesity both in children and adolescents in developing countries. The overall prevalence of overweight/obesity in urban children in New Delhi has shown an increase from 16% in 2002 to about 24% in 2006-2007. Our recent data show that the prevalence among adolescent children was 29% in pr...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:

    authors: Bhardwaj S,Misra A,Khurana L,Gulati S,Shah P,Vikram NK

    更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00

  • A comparison of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to assess visceral fat in the metabolic syndrome.

    abstract::Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) plays a key role in the metabolic syndrome. Easy detection of VAT could be an important tool to increase understanding of the metabolic syndrome. To study the relationship between the area of the inferior part of the perirenal fat (AIPPF) and anthropometric, imaging and cardiovascular ris...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Gong W,Ren H,Tong H,Shen X,Luo J,Chen S,Lai J,Chen X,Chen H,Yu W

    更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00

  • Optimal cut-off levels to define obesity: body mass index and waist circumference, and their relationship to cardiovascular disease, dyslipidaemia, hypertension and diabetes in Malaysia.

    abstract::Many studies in Asia have demonstrated that Asian populations may require lower cut-off levels for body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference to define obesity and abdominal obesity respectively, compared to western populations. Optimal cut-off levels for body mass index and waist circumference were determined to a...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Zaher ZM,Zambari R,Pheng CS,Muruga V,Ng B,Appannah G,Onn LT

    更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00

  • Palm fruit in traditional African food culture.

    abstract::The centre of origin of the oil palm is the tropical rain forest region of West Africa. It is considered to be the 200-300 kilometre wide coastal belt between Liberia and Mayumbe. The oil palm tree has remained the 'tree of life' of Yoruba land as well as of other parts of southern West Africa to which it is indigenou...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:

    authors: Atinmo T,Bakre AT

    更新日期:2003-01-01 00:00:00

  • Public support for restrictions on fast food company sponsorship of community events.

    abstract::This study investigated community attitudes to fast food companies' sponsorship of community events. The aim was to inform future efforts to introduce greater restrictions on these marketing activities to reduce child obesity. While previous research has focused on the sponsorship of sporting events, the present study...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Pettigrew S,Pescud M,Rosenberg M,Ferguson R,Houghton S

    更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00

  • Theanine: the unique amino acid in the tea plant as an oral hepatoprotective agent.

    abstract::For thousands of years, humans have consumed tea made from leaves of Camellia sinensis, first as a medicinal herb and then as a widely popular beverage. In the past 10 years, theanine, a tea-derived, unique, nonproteinic amino acid, has been extensively studied for its health benefits. Recently, multiple lines of evid...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.032017.11

    authors: Wang D,Gao Q,Wang T,Qian F,Wang Y

    更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00

  • Item non-responses in mailed food frequency questionnaires in a Korean male cancer cohort study.

    abstract::Item non-responses are frequently encountered in mailed food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) in epidemiological studies. The effects of item non-responses in a FFQ on presumed nutrient intake and subject classifications were examined in this study of a male cancer cohort in Korea. A semi-quantitative FFQ was developed...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Ahn Y,Paik HY,Ahn YO

    更新日期:2006-01-01 00:00:00

  • The diamond level health promoting schools (DLHPS) program for reduced child obesity in Thailand: lessons learned from interviews and focus groups.

    abstract::Overweight and obesity prevalence among children is increasing globally. Health promoting school policy has been initiated in Thailand to tackle this problem. The schools that best conduct obesity management programs are rated as diamond level health promoting schools (DLHPS). However, the methods used by these school...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.2014.23.2.17

    authors: Phaitrakoon J,Powwattana A,Lagampan S,Klaewkla J

    更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00

  • Development and validity assessment of a diet quality index for Australians.

    abstract::Existing Australian diet quality indices have assumed links to health outcomes but their validity for this has not been reported. We extend the features of existing indices for Australian adults by constructing a new diet quality index (Aussie-DQI) using the national dietary guidelines linked to the Australia National...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.2013.22.2.15

    authors: Zarrin R,Ibiebele TI,Marks GC

    更新日期:2013-01-01 00:00:00

  • Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and individual metabolic abnormalities in China, 2002-2012.

    abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The purpose of our study was to estimate the national prevalence of metabolic syndrome, its individual components and its changes in the past decade. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN:Two national-representative cross-sectional surveys: the China National Nutrition and Health Survey 2002 (CNNHS 2002) ...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.201909_28(3).0023

    authors: He Y,Li Y,Bai G,Zhang J,Fang Y,Zhao L,Zhao W,Yang X,Ding G

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • Iodine deficiency disorders in Sarawak, Malaysia.

    abstract::The state of Sarawak in Malaysia has a high prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). This has been revealed through a review of goitre surveys that were carried out in the State from the early 1970s to the 1990s. The primary cause was low iodine intake. Contributory factors were low iodine content in the soil ...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Kiyu A,Tambi Z,Ahmad Y

    更新日期:1998-12-01 00:00:00

  • Weight-related stigmatization and binge eating among overweight adults in Southern Taiwan.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between the level of weight-related stigmatizing experiences and binge eating in overweight adults in southern Taiwan. METHODS:This study design was a cross-sectional questionnaire survey with convenience sample. A total of 141 questionnaires were ...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.2015.24.1.05

    authors: Wu YK,Liu Y

    更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00

  • Dietary patterns and obesity in preschool children in Australia: a cross-sectional study.

    abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Dietary patterns have been linked to the risk of obesity in adults but little is known about such a link in young children. To examine the association between dietary patterns, nutrient intake and obesity in a representative population of preschool children in Australia. METHODS AND STUDY DES...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.032017.19

    authors: Shi Z,Makrides M,Zhou SJ

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00

  • Lactobacillus intake for 60 days favors antioxidant status of human breast milk: an RCT.

    abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to evaluate the effects of lactobacillus supplementation on trends of breast milk antioxidant parameters. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN:In an interventional study, 50 lactating women were randomly allocated to receive a daily supplement of lactobacillus (n=25) or a placebo (n=25) ...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.062016.05

    authors: Mahdavi R,Nikniaz L,Ostadrahimi A,Nikniaz Z,Khamnian Z

    更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00

  • Preventive action of food seasoning spices mixture on fructose-induced lipid abnormalities.

    abstract::High fructose feeding in rats induces insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia. The present study was undertaken to determine the hypolipidemic effect of food seasoning spices mixture on fructose-fed insulin resistant rats. Male Wistar rats received a daily diet containing either 60% fructo...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Suganthi R,Rajamani S,Ravichandran MK,Anuradha CV

    更新日期:2005-01-01 00:00:00

  • Behavioral control is an important predictor of soy intake in adults in the USA concerned about diabetes.

    abstract::The primary objective of this study was to determine the variables associated with intention to consume soy products and identify key variables that could be used as targets in soy nutrition education and consumption promotion. A pre/post-test survey was used during a three session class focused on diabetes that discu...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Li S,Camp S,Finck J,Winter M,Chapman-Novakofski K

    更新日期:2010-01-01 00:00:00

  • Iron fortified salt distribution through integrated child development services in Orissa - an assessment.

    abstract::The present study was undertaken in two backward districts namely Phulbani and Sundargarh, of Orissa State, India, to study operational aspects of the distribution programme of iron fortified salt (IFS), and the extent of any overlap with the ongoing National Nutritional Anaemia Control Programme (NNACP) and possible ...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Rameshwar Sarma KV,Brahmam GN,Reddy CG,Ravindranath M,Rao NP

    更新日期:1992-12-01 00:00:00

  • Glycaemic index of some commonly consumed foods in western India.

    abstract::Glycaemic index (GI) was determined in 36 non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) patients. The subjects were fed 50g carbohydrate portions of six foods consumed widely in India including Varagu (Plaspalum scorbiculatum) alone and in combination with whole and dehusked greengram (Phaseolus aureus Roxb), Bajra ...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Mani UV,Prabhu BM,Damle SS,Mani I

    更新日期:1993-09-01 00:00:00

  • Nutrition and health (1948) of Aborigines in settlements in Arnhem Land, northern Australia.

    abstract::During the American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land in 1948, a nutritionist (Margaret McArthur), a medical officer (Brian Billington), a biochemist (Kelvin Hodges) and also the 'flying dentist' (John Moody) observed the nutrition and health of Aborigines in the settlements on Groote Eylandt, at Yirrkal...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1046/j.1440-6047.2000.00199.x

    authors: McArthur M,Billington BP,Hodges KT,Specht RL

    更新日期:2000-09-01 00:00:00

  • The difference in food and nutrient intake between smokers and non-smokers in an elderly Chinese population in Beijing, China.

    abstract::This study examined variations in dietary intake, which were associated with differences in education, lifestyle and health behaviours of elderly men and women (n=305) in Beijing Twenty-four-hour dietary recalls were obtained through in-home interview. Nutrient analyses of the reported diets were carried out using the...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Wang Y,Roe DA

    更新日期:1994-06-01 00:00:00

  • Cord serum vitamin D in a South China birth cohort.

    abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy has been associated with many adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels (<30 nmol/L) increases the risk of nutritional rickets. This study aimed to investigate the concentration of cord serum 25OHD in a birth cohort...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.201909_28(3).0013

    authors: Zhang JY,Wang J,Hu S,Chen D,Lu Q,Wei R,Tan M,Lash GE

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • Low all-cause mortality despite high cardiovascular risk in elderly Greek-born Australians: attenuating potential of diet?

    abstract::Elderly Greek-born Australians (GA) consistently show lower rates of all-cause and CVD mortality compared with Australian-born. Paradoxically, however, this is in spite of a higher prevalence of CVD risk factors. This paper reviews the findings from the Food Habits in Later Life (FHILL) study, other studies on Greek m...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.2014.23.4.16

    authors: Kouris-Blazos A,Itsiopoulos C

    更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00

  • Intestinal failure - its nature, pathophysiology and treatment.

    abstract::The existence of 'intestinal failure' was proposed. This pathologic condition may occur in two distinct forms, ie short bowel syndrome marked by a gross reduction in functioning gut mass and impaired intestinal function (impairment of motility and extensive parenchymatous disorders). This has been newly recognized as ...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Okada A,Takagi Y,Fukuzawa M,Nezu R

    更新日期:1994-03-01 00:00:00

  • Development of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire to determine variation in nutrient intakes between urban and rural areas of Chongqing, China.

    abstract::Nationwide surveys of food and nutrient intake in China have revealed geographical variation between urban and rural areas. This study developed a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (SQFFQ) for cancer risk assessment suitable for both urban and rural populations by conducting a survey of food intake in Cho...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Zhou ZY,Takezaki T,Mo BQ,Sun HM,Wang WC,Sun LP,Liu SX,Ao L,Cheng GH,Wang YM,Cao J,Tajima K

    更新日期:2004-01-01 00:00:00

  • Diet and cancer among Chinese in singapore.

    abstract::Cancer statistics provided by the Singapore Cancer Registry and a series of diet-related studies carried out in Singapore since 1985 were reviewed. Incidence rates for cancers in various Chinese populations are compared. In terms of Singaporean diet a possible protective effect of soyabean products against female brea...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Lee HP

    更新日期:1994-09-01 00:00:00

  • Stunting and zinc deficiency among primary school children in rural areas with low soil zinc concentrations in Jiangsu Province, China.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:To assess stunting and zinc deficiency among primary school children in north rural area of Jiangsu Province with low soil zinc concentrations, eastern part of China. METHODS:Two data collection rounds were conducted. In the first data collection round, 2268 primary school children aged 6-9 years were includ...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Qin Y,Melse-Boonstra A,Zhao J,Wu M,Hu X,Kok FJ

    更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00

  • Clinical effects of total protein and short peptide enteral nutrition during recovery after radical gastrectomy.

    abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Enteral nutrition (EN) plays a vital role in promoting the recovery of patients after surgery. This study aims to clarify the effects of total protein enteral nutrition (TPEN) and short peptide enteral nutrition (SPEN) on the recovery of patients after radical gastrectomy. METHODS AND STUDY D...

    journal_title:Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.6133/apjcn.202007_29(2).0005

    authors: Huang L,Li G,Zhou B,Wei W,Chen H,Wei Q

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00