Publications by authors named "R Nuruddin"
Background: In 1995, the World Health Organization launched its Global School Health Initiative intending to expand this health promotion approach throughout schools globally. In this study, we aim to assess the preparedness of preschools in the adoption of intervention packages under the Nutrition Friendly School Initiative (NFSI) checklist.
Methods: From three campuses of the Aga Khan School located in the Thatta and Sujawal districts of the Sindh province, Pakistan, all eligible preschool children were selected for this study.
Background: Maintaining a healthy and diverse diet during pregnancy is crucial for maternal well-being and fetal development. The first trimester marks the beginning of vital developmental processes influenced by maternal nutritional status. Therefore, we aimed to determine dietary adequacy and diversity among first-trimester pregnant women.
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- - This study, part of the World Health Organization's Global School Health Initiative, investigates the school community's views on implementing nutrition-friendly initiatives in preschool settings within rural Sindh, Pakistan.
- - Using a mixed-method approach, researchers conducted interviews and meetings with a selected school community, identifying five key themes regarding challenges, roles, and future opportunities for nutrition interventions in preschools.
- - Key findings suggest strategies for sustainable nutrition programs, including aligning nutrition policies with school handbooks, engaging parents, establishing a nutrition-focused learning environment, and enhancing the skills of school community members.
Objective: To quantify prediction of sagittal skeletal pattern using anteroposterior dental relationships on dental casts and facial profile photograph.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from December 2016 to July 2017, and comprised orthodontic patients of either gender aged 9-14 years who attended the outpatient dental clinic. The sagittal skeletal relationship assessed on cephalometric radiographs was compared with anteroposterior dental and facial measurements on their dental cast and facial profile photographs.