Research - National Surveys & Regional Projects
National Surveys
South African Vitamin A Consultative Group (SAVACG) Click here for detailed information
In 1994, SAVACG conducted a nationwide study in South Africa to assess the Anthropometric, Vitamin A, Iron and Immunization coverage status of children aged 6 to 71 months. The full report, as submitted to the national Department of Health, Directorate: Nutrition, is available in "pdf" format. Select the link above to be hyperlinked to the page with all the relevant details for partial or complete download of the report.
National Food Consumption Survey (NFCS) Click here for detailed information
In 1999, a survey was conducted to determine the usual food consumption of children aged 1-9 years (12-108 months) in South Africa. The results of this national survey are available in "pdf" format. The full report, as submitted to the national Department of Health, Directorate: Nutrition, is available in "pdf" format. Select the link above to be hyperlinked to the page with all the relevant details for partial or complete download of the report.
Regional Projects
Stellenbosch University Food Security Initiative: A Community-based Nutrition Security Project
In 2007 the new Rector and vice-chancellor of Stellenbosch University articulated his vision of a 'pedagogy of hope' and a new positioning of the University. This vision has led to the Overarching Strategic Plan (OSP) which includes a Food Security Initiative (FSI) funded by the University Council. The Division of Human Nutrition aims to participate in this Initiative by working collaboratively with a community on a comprehensive project to improve food security, nutrition and quality of life. This project is known as the Community-based Nutrition Security Project (CNSP) and will be based on a thorough analysis of the nutrition security status of the selected community, using a participatory planning and implementation process. Environmental and social sustainability and working with other sectors will be guiding principles of the project.
