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Dr T. Matsungo

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

Dr P. Chopera

Senior Lecturer

Dr P. Chopera

Qualifications: PhD Nutrition (Public Health nutrition),January 2011-May 2016,Wageningen University and Research Centre in collaboration with Eth Zurich Effectiveness of Zinc fortified drinking water on zinc intake, status and morbidity of rural Kenyan preschool children.; MSc Nutrition and Health (specialization Public Health Nutrition) August 2008 - August 2010, Wageningen University and Research Center – Netherlands; Public Health Nutrition, Advanced statistics, Data Analysis, Exposure Assessment, Nutritional Epidemiology.; Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation for Impact Assessment, (April 2009),Wageningen University and Research Centre-Netherlands; BSc Nutrition Science,( August  2000- September 2003) University of Zimbabwe,Nutrition Assessment and Surveillance, Nutrition Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Statistics, Public Health Nutrition

Area of Specialisation: Quantifying and evaluating dietary intake, Micronutrients and health, Food Security, Public Health Nutrition

Phone: 303211 Extension 15598

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Peer reviewed articles

  1. Kujinga P, Galetti V, Onyango E, Jakab V, Buerkli S, Andang’o P, Brouwer ID, Zimmerman MB,  Moretti D. Effectiveness of zinc fortified water on zinc intake, status and morbidity in Kenyan preschool children, a randomised control trial. Public Health Nutrition. In Press
  2. Chopera P. Examining fast food consumption habits and perceptions of University of Zimbabwe students. International Journal   of   Science &   Healthcare   Research. 2018; 3(1): 1-6
  3. Tsikayi P, Chopera P, Benhura. C Assessment of the level of iodine fortificant in iodised salt from different salt brands. Journal of Science Southern Africa, In Press 
  4. Kujinga P, Borgonjen-van den Berg KJ, Superchi C,  ten Hove H, Onyango E, Andang’o P, Galetti V, Zimmerman M, Moretti D, Brouwer ID . Combining food-based dietary recommendations using Optifood with zinc-fortified water potentially improves nutrient adequacy among 4- to 6-year old children in Kisumu West district,Kenya. Maternal and Child Nutrition. 2017;e12515.https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12515
  5. Galetti V, Mitchikpè CES, Kujinga P, Tossou F, Hounhouigan DJ, Zimmermann MB, Moretti D. Rural Beninese Children Are at Risk of Zinc Deficiency According to Stunting Prevalence and Plasma Zinc Concentration but Not Dietary Zinc Intakes. Journal of Nutrition 2016 Jan 1;146 (1 ):114–23.
  6. Galetti V, Kujinga P, Mitchikpè CES, Zeder C, Tay F, Tossou F, Hounhouigan JD, Zimmermann MB, Moretti D. Efficacy of highly bioavailable zinc from fortified water: a randomized controlled trial in rural Beninese children. American Journal of  Clinical Nutrition 2015 Nov;102(5):1238-48
  7. Chopera P, Chagwena DT, Mushonga NGT. Food label reading and understanding in parts of rural and urban Zimbabwe, African Health Sciences vol 14 (3) 2014.
  8. Mushonga NGT, Kujinga P, Chagwena DT, Chituwu R, Nyabanga G. A retrospective study of nutritional status of primary school children in Harare. African Journal of Food, Agriculture Nutrition and Development, Vol 14 (3),2014
  9. Chopera Kujinga P. Effectiveness of zinc fortified drinking water on zinc intake, status and morbidity in rural Kenyan preschool children. Wageningen University 2016. Thesis ISBN 978-94-6257-757-2 

 

Contribution to Academic Conferences 

  1. Chopera P,  V Galetti ,E Onyango, V Jakab, S Buerkli, P Andang’o, I Brouwer, M Zimmerman,D Moretti .Daily consumption of zinc fortified water increases daily zinc intake and improves overall morbidity from common childhood infections in rural Kenyan children: a randomized, controlled effectiveness trial. UZ Research Week 2017
  2. Tsikayi P, Chopera P, Benhura C. An Assessment of the level of iodine fortificant in iodised salt from different salt brands-A case study of Harare. UZ Research Week
  3. K Borgonjen-van den Berg , J de Vries, Kujinga P, Inge D Brouwer. Effect of model parameters on the development of food based recommendations using linear programming, IUNS. Argentina 2017
  4. Kujinga P, Galetti V, Onyango E, Jakab V, Buerkli S, Andang’O P, Brouwer I, Zimmerman M, Moretti M. Effect of daily consumption of zinc fortified water on overall morbidity from common childhood infections in rural Kenyan children: a randomized, controlled effectiveness trial. Micronutrient Forum Global Conference October 2016, Cancun, Mexico
  5. Kujinga P, Galetti V, Andang'o P, E Onyango , P Andang’o, I D Brouwer, M  Zimmermann, D Moretti. Assessing micronutrient status in the presence of inflammation: comparing approaches in children aged 2-6 years from rural Western Kenya Micronutrient Forum Global Conference October 2016, Cancun, Mexico.
  6. Kujinga P, K Borgonjen-van den Berg, C Superchi, H J. ten Hove, E Onyango, P Andang’o, V Galetti, M Zimmerman, D Moretti, I D. Brouwer. Daily food-based dietary recommendations combined with zinc fortified drinking water ensure nutrient adequacy among 4-6 year old Kenyan children. Micronutrient Forum Global Conference October 2016, Cancun, Mexico.
  7. K Borgonjen-van den Berg , J de Vries, Kujinga P, Inge D Brouwer. Effect of model parameters on the development of food-based recommendations using linear programming. ICDAM Proceedings Brisbane 2015
  8. Galetti V, Moretti D, Mitchikpè E, Kujinga P,Tossou F, Hounhouigan J and Zimmermann M. Assessment of zinc Fortification of a Household-Based Water Filtration Device: Zn Absorption Using Stable Isotopes and Efficacy in a Controlled Trial in Beninese School Children. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 5(5): 928-929, 2015
  9. Moretti D, Galetti V,Kujinga P,Zimmerman M, Brouwer I, Gard N, Andang’O P, Mitchikpe E, Hounhouigan J. Delivery of zinc in home water “Lifestraw” system in Kenya and Benin. Micronutrient Forum, Addis Ababa, 4.6.2014
  10. Galetti V, Kujinga P, Moretti D,  Evariste C. S, Mitchikpè  E,Krzystek A, Tossou F, Hounhouingan J and Zimmermann M . Zinc absorption from water enriched via a filtering device and its potential on improving zinc intake in deficient populations. International Congress Hidden Hunger March6-9 2013 Hornheim, Germany
  11. Kujinga P, Moretti D, Opiyo E, Andang’o P, Galetti V, Sifuna P, Brouwer I, Zimmerman M. Correcting for inflammation in assessment of childhood nutritional status using correction factors.      Wollongong             University Nutrition Symposium, Wollongong University Australia, October 2012
  12. Labrique A.B ,Talsma EF, Kujinga P, A. Mburu-de Wagt A. Mwangi, I.D. Brouwer, A. Melse-Boonstra. Vitamin A status as a determinant of dark adaptation in  primary school children in rural Kenya (preliminary data). INSTAPPA 7th Framework Programme Workshop 2011

 

Non Peer reviewed articles

  1. Chopera P. African Nutrition Leadership Programme-Not just another training. The Leader. April  2017 Issue 1 
  2. Kujinga P. Typical Dutch, Do it yourself. Resource International  Magazine Vol 10 No 8 26 Nov 2015.
  3. Kujinga P.  Research communication- Nutrition over the Life Course- Effect of zinc fortified water on zinc intake and status in pre-school children from rural Kenya. Newtrition Vol 36 No 3 October 2015.
  4. Kujinga P. Supporting Each Other in Our PhD Journey: PhD tour to the University of Wollongong, Australia Sight and Life Magazine. Vol 28(1) 2014

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