Senior Lecturer

Dr T. Matsungo

Qualifications: PhD in Nutrition, (Jan 2013- Sept 2016), Area(s), Maternal, Infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN), North-West University, South Africa Thesis: Efficacy of lipid nutrient supplements on growth and micronutrient status in infants; Phil in Human Physiology (2010), University of Zimbabwe Thesis: Neonatal and Early postnatal effects of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and soy Isoflavones on obesity and associated complications in Sprague-Dawley rats; BSc in Nutrition, (2004), University of Zimbabwe, Awarded Degree with Merit and University Book Price

Area of Specialisation: Stunting and micronutrient deficiencies, Nutrition sensitive agriculture and biofortification, Traditional food systems and diversified diets, Nutrition transition and non communicable diseases (NCDs)

Phone: 303211 Extension 15595

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Publications

1. Matsungo TM, Faber M2, Kruger SK, Rothman M1, Osendarp SJM, Bruins, M,Frenken L, Berti C, Lombard C2 and Smuts CM (In Press) Submitting in July 2017 Three (3) back to back manuscripts to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) with following tiles: i. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements showed a marginal effect on growth, and improved anaemia and iron status in South African infants: a randomised control trial ii. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements improved psychomotor development in South African infants: a randomised control trial iii. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements affected morbidity events in infants participating in a randomised controlled trial in South Africa
2. Rothman M, Faber M, Covic N, Matsungo TM, Cockeran M, Kvalsvig JD and Smuts CM (2018) Infant Development at the Age of 6 Months in Relation to Feeding Practices, Iron Status, and Growth in a Peri-Urban Community of South Africa, Nutrients, 10(1), 73; doi: 10.3390/nu10010073 (registering DOI)
3. Matsungo, T.M., Kruger, H.S., Faber, M., Rothman, M. and Smuts, C.M., 2017. The prevalence and factors associated with stunting among infants aged 6 months in a peri-urban South African community. Public health nutrition, p.1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980017002087
4. Matsungo, T. M., Kruger, H. S., Smuts, C. M., & Faber, M. (2017). Lipid-based nutrient supplements and linear growth in children under 2 years: a review. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, pp.1-9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665117000283
5. Osei J, Baumgartner J, Faber M, Matsungo TM, Rothman M & Smuts CM (2016). Iodine status and associations with feeding practices and psychomotor milestone development in six‐month‐old South African infants. Maternal & Child Nutrition. DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12408
6. Matsungo TM, Mudambo Kaka SMT, Malaba LC, Maponga CB and Tafirenyika A (2006) The relationship between obesity, blood glucose and blood pressure. Journal of Applied Sciences in Southern Africa (JASSA) vol 12 1 & 2, pg. 1-11
7. Maponga CB, Mudambo Kaka SMT, Matsungo TM, and Tafirenyika A (2007). The relationship between body mass index and lung function, Journal of Applied Sciences in Southern Africa (JASSA) vol 13 1 & 2, pg. 19-26