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Dietitian Thandeka Mhlanga

Clinical and Sports Dietitian.

18/06/2024

TITLE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTH AFRICAN BASED NUTRITION GUIDELINES FOR WOUND MANAGEMENT

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I, Thandeka Mhlanga, PhD student of the Department of Human Nutrition & Dietetics at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, invite you to volunteer for a research study.

This information is to help you decide if you would like to participate. Before you agree to take part in this study you should fully understand what is involved. If you have any questions, which are not fully explained in this advert, please ask the researcher. You should agree to take part unless you are completely unhappy about
the study.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY.
The study is motivated by the need to address existing empirical gaps within wound care and
management in the South African clinical context. No data is available on the nutritional status of wound patients, and the nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices of health professionals.
The study seeks to add to the body of knowledge on the nutritional care for wounded patients by developing guidelines for managing patients with wounds, which will assist to facilitate the process of wound-healing, improve their nutritional status, and in turn lower complication rates.

WHAT DOES THE STUDY INVOLVE?
Should you decide to take part you will be one of the South African health professionals who are part ofthe study. An electronic questionnaire will be given to you via a link to complete and will be expected to be completed within ~15 minutes. Questionnaire can be completed at any time of your convenience.
Should you commence the questionnaire and have the need to halt during the process, you are offered the option to save and continue later.

ETHICAL APPROVAL.
This research study has been approved by the school of Health Care Sciences Research Committee (SHCSRC) and a certificate of clearance has been awarded by Research Ethics committee of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (STUDY CODE: SMUREC/H/51/2024:PG) and the Department of Health has granted permission to conduct the research study.

YOUR RIGHT AS A PARTICIPANT.
Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary and you can refuse to participate or stop at any time without stating any reason(s).

CONFIDENTIALITY.
All information obtained during from this study is strictly confidential. Your name will not appear on any of the questionnaires used for record information. Data that will be reported will not include any information, which identifies you as a participant in this study.
For any queries regarding the study, please contact me.

Kind regards
Ms. Thandeka Mhlanga at 065 835 9284
email address: 201709857@swave.smu.ac.za

20/05/2024

"John vul' igate, nasi stocko" Switch Energy

26/04/2024

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09/04/2023

Are energy drinks good for ones mental health?

Join us as we discuss coping with academic pressure and the effects of energy supplements.

21/03/2023

21 March:

Individuals with have a higher likelihood of being obese than their typically developing peers. Sometimes it is the result of hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid doesn’t produce enough of certain hormones. Due to hypothyroidism people with Down syndrome may have a lower level of metabolism, i.e., their bodies may burn fewer calories and store more thus become overweight or obese.

Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include increased sleepiness, confusion, or mood changes. These should not be used in isolation to diagnose hypothyroidism, a doctor should consider ordering a blood test to check thyroid function.

Weight management issues in individuals with Down syndrome are often due to the intake of too many calories in relation to the level of physical activity.

Strategies for treating and preventing obesity involve:

🥦Eating smaller portion sizes
🍌Using healthy ingredients that increase bulk (like fiber, fruits, and vegetables)
🥑Increasing water intake
🥕Eating fewer snacks between meals
🍎Empowering adults to monitor their own weight
🌽Involving supervisors at work and school on the treatment plan
🍊Preparing meals at home
🍏Not using food as a reward
🍅Introducing a daily exercise routine that is appropriate to the person’s interests and skills.

20/03/2023

Oral diseases, while largely preventable, pose a major health burden for many countries and affect people throughout their lifetime, causing pain, discomfort, disfigurement and even death.

Oral diseases are caused by a range of modifiable risk factors common to many noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including sugar consumption, to***co use, alcohol use and poor hygiene, and their underlying social and commercial determinants.
Prevention of oral diseases include:

🍏 Promoting a well-balanced diet low in free sugars and high in fruit and vegetables, and favouring water as the main drink;
🚭Avoiding the use of all forms of to***co, including chewing of areca nuts;
🍻Limiting alcohol consumption; and
⛑️🚴‍♀️ Ecouraging use of protective equipment when doing sports and travelling on bicycles and motorcycles (to reduce the risk of facial injuries).

15/03/2023

👩🏽‍🏫 Lesson planning in the dark.

When I don't see patients, I lecture and train students.

You can call me All-in-One, babes wama TPN 😉😎

I also provide free tutoring and mentoring for students and junior
If you need any help, just DM 🤗

18/01/2023

Ever had anyone tell you to use a certain type of salt because it is better than the one you use?
Is there any salt considered as "healthy" or "good"?

Salt intake is very important to regulate due to the amount of sodium we get from it and its effects on our blood pressure.

17/01/2023

Tune in tomorrow morning on Ikwekwezi FM as we discuss DETOXING

14/01/2023

Part of Sports Nutrition duties include nutrition education.
Today I had a lecture at the EPA Level 1 Coaches Training Course.

12/01/2023

For all your sports nutrition needs, we are there for service
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