CURRICULUM VITAE. Prof Renée Blaauw

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Prof Renée Blaauw 2014

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PERSONAL ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES / EMPLOYMENT HISTORY REGISTRATION SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS AWARDS MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SOCIETIES EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS Courses / subjects presented to bsc dietetics students Deputy head: academic POST GRADUATE STUDENTS Co-presenter of Masters in Nutrition - Distance Education course Study leader for PhD student COMPLETED Co-study leader for PhD students ongoing studies Study leader for master in nutrition students completed studies Co-study leader for master in nutrition students completed studies Study leader for master in nutrition students ongoing studies Co-study leader for master in nutrition students ongoing studies Co-study leader for master in nutrition student University of the North West completed Co-study leader for master in nutrition student University of the North West ongoing studies Internal examiner for Phd (nutrition) student Internal examiner for masters nutrition students RESEARCH OWN RESEARCH Intensive care unit Glycaemic index testing DIVISIONAL RESEARCH Research focus area: specialised nutrition support ROAD TO HEALTH BOOKLET STUDENT RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS PUBLICATIONS PEER-REVIEWED SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION PUBLICATIONS PEER-REVIEWED CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 1

3 10.3 PUBLICATIONS BY INVITATION PUBLICATIONS CHAPTERS IN BOOKS PUBLICATIONS ABSTRACTS PUBLICATIONS PEER- EDITORIALS PUBLICATIONS LETTERS SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS - INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS BY INVITATION - INTERNATIONAL PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS - NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS BY INVITATION - NATIONAL SERVICE DELIVERY WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY Division of human nutrition Department of interdisciplinary health sciences Faculty of health sciences WITHIN TYGERBERG HOSPITAL OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY External examiner Member of editorial boards Member of advisory board Reviewer for journal articles / research fund applications Elected / nominated member of committees Specialist committees COMMUNITY INTERACTION SANHANES UKWANDA CSIR SOUTH AFRICAN SUGAR ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION FOR DIETETICS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE COURSES ATTENDED CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 2

4 1 PERSONAL MAIDEN NAME : Badenhorst ADDRESS : 5 Brink Street, Welgemoed, 7530 POSTAL ADDRESS : PO Box 6273, Welgemoed, 7538 WORK ADDRESS : Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University PO Box 19063, Tygerberg 7505, Cape Town, South Africa WORK TELEPHONE NR: MOBILE NR : ID NUMBER : DATE OF BIRTH : 6 December 1961 SEX : Female MARITAL STATUS : Married DEPENDANTS : 1 Daughter HOME LANGUAGE : Afrikaans OTHER LANGUAGES : English 2 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 1998 Dec: PhD (Nutrition), University of Stellenbosch Dec: M. Nutrition (cum laude), University of Stellenbosch 1984 Dec: B. Nutrition, University of Stellenbosch 3 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES / EMPLOYMENT HISTORY October 2009 Present: January 2002 September 2009: April 2000 December 2001: January 1991 March 2000: April December 1990: Associate Professor in Therapeutic Nutrition, Deputy Head: Academic; Division of Human Nutrition, University of Stellenbosch Consultant Dietitian in Private Practice and Part-time senior lecturer, Division of Human Nutrition, University of Stellenbosch Senior lecturer, Division of Human Nutrition, University of Stellenbosch Lecturer, Department of Human Nutrition, University of Stellenbosch. Acting head, Nutrition Unit, CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 3

5 September December 1990: January August 1988: University of Stellenbosch. Lecturer, Nutrition Unit, University of Stellenbosch. Dietitian, Diabetes and Endocrinology Unit, Department of Dietetics, Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town 4 REGISTRATION Professional Board for Dietetics and Nutrition, Health Professions Council of South Africa ( DT ) 5 SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS Appointed as Extra-ordinary Honorary Associate Professor, Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, University of North West, South Africa. I am also appointed as the Clinical Nutrition research Chair at the Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, University of North West. 6 AWARDS 2013: Rector s Award for General Achievement 2012: Rector s Award for General Achievement 2011: Faculty of Health Sciences, Post-doctoral fellowship 2011: Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Assistance Term Post for : Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Assistance Term Post for : ADSA/FLORO 2000 Award presented to a dietitian who over the past 5 years has made an outstanding contribution in the field of Dietetics and to the Dietetic Profession. 2000: Research assistance by the University of Stellenbosch for the project Determination of vitamin A status in breast milk of lactating mothers residing in low sosio-economic areas. 1999: Best scientific presentation. 7 th Biennial Congress of the South African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition September 1999, Durban. 1998: Winning presentation: Academic Year day; Faculty of Medicine: Department of Human Nutrition. 1997: Research assistance by the University of Stellenbosch for the project The effect of burn injury on bone mineral density. 1995: Winning presentation: Academic Year day; Faculty of Medicine: Department of Human Nutrition. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 4

6 1991: Merit certificate for non-medical graduates. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch. 1990: Van der Bergh and Jurgens award for the best scientific presentation, category under 35-years. Thirteenth biannual congress of the Nutrition Society of Southern Africa and the first biannual congress of the Association for Dietetics in Southern Africa. Cape Town, March MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER SOCIETIES Honorary Member - Association for Dietetics in Southern Africa (ADSA) South African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (SASPEN) Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of Southern Africa (SEMDSA) Critical Care Society of South Africa 8 EDUCATION AND TRAINING 8.1 UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS COURSES / SUBJECTS PRESENTED TO BSC DIETETICS STUDENTS Subjects: Research Methodology 312 and Research Methodology 413 I am the subject head and sole presenter of these 2 courses. This entails the theory of research methodology as well as the planning and execution of a research project. Subject: Therapeutic Nutrition 378 Topic: Stress and Trauma Topic: Enteral nutrition Topic: Parenteral nutrition Topic: Diabetes Mellitus Topic: Gastrointestinal diseases Subject: Therapeutic Nutrition 244 Topic: Interpretation of Biochemical data Topic: Interpretation of Hematological data I am responsible for the planning and presenting of the above-mentioned topics as part of Therapeutic nutrition 378 and 244. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 5

7 8.1.2 DEPUTY HEAD: ACADEMIC As the Deputy head: Academic, I am responsible for quality control, standardisation and curriculum planning for the full programme. This also entails internal moderation of all exam papers, overseeing equal work loads of staff and management of studentrelated queries and problems. 8.2 POST GRADUATE STUDENTS CO-PRESENTER OF MASTERS IN NUTRITION - DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE Subject: Nutritional Epidemiology This is a compulsory 6 month module (18 weeks) comprising 45 credits. All the students enrolled for the structured Masters programme start with this module during the first 6 months of year 1. I am responsible for the compilation, update and presentation of the biggest component of this course (16 weeks), and the statistician is responsible for the presentation of 2 weeks. There are on average students enrolled for this course annually. Subject: Therapeutic Nutrition Study-unit: Nutritional support Subject: Therapeutic Nutrition Study-unit: Diabetes Mellitus Subject: Therapeutic Nutrition Study-unit: Gastrointestinal diseases These study-units form part of a 6 month module (45 credits in total) and is presented during the first 6 months of year 2. Each study-unit runs over a 6 week period and the students must select any 3 study-units. I am responsible for the compilation, update and presentation of the above-mentioned 3 study-units. All 3 study-units are selected annually, with an average of 4-8 students per topic STUDY LEADER FOR PHD STUDENT COMPLETED 1. Mugambi M. Synbiotics and Probiotics: A Critical Appraisal of the Evidence (2009 present). (April 2014) CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 6

8 8.2.3 CO-STUDY LEADER FOR PHD STUDENTS ONGOING STUDIES 1. Stevenson C. The relationship between dietary intake, gut microflora and irritable bowel syndrome (2009 present). The planned date of graduation is December Venter E. Probiotics reduces the incidence of Necrotising Enterocolitis in HIV exposed premature and low- birth weight infants in Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape (2009 present). The planned date of graduation is December STUDY LEADER FOR MASTER IN NUTRITION STUDENTS COMPLETED STUDIES 1. Rabe, M. The association between glycaemic control and lifestyle habits in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province. (2013). 2. Shafer L. The impact of intravenous fluid and electrolyte administration on total fluid, electrolyte and energy intake in critically ill adult patients. (2013) 3. Blanckenberg C. Determination of the most effective nutritional risk screening tool to predict clinical outcomes in Intensive Care Unit patients. (2012). 4. Weideman A. The role of fructose restriction in addition to dietary modifications for weight loss and lifestyle improvement, on fertility outcome and other markers of metabolic syndrome, in obese women with PCOS (2012). 5. Strydom H. Determining the level of comprehension of registered dietitians in South Africa with regards to the glycemic index (GI) used in treatment of Diabetes Mellitus (2009). 6. Katzenellenbogen L. Assessment of the perceived impact of diabetes on quality of life in a group of South African diabetic patients (2008). 7. Ellmer M. The nutritional management of adult burn wound patients in South Africa (2007). CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 7

9 8. Chaudri T. Identifying nutritional and life-style risk factors associated with the development of osteoporosis in women of Asian origin at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya (2006). 9. Prins A. Bone-mineral density in endurance-trained male athletes. Pathophysiology of exercise-induced osteopenia (1995) CO-STUDY LEADER FOR MASTER IN NUTRITION STUDENTS COMPLETED STUDIES 1. Van Zyl Z. The impact of recall bias on the accuracy of dietary information. (2014) 2. Visser J. Micronutrient supplementation for critically ill adults: a systematic review of the evidence (2008). 3. Wilson P. The implementation of large scale tube feed production at Tygerberg Hospital (2003). 4. Phooko P. Nutritional factors associated with oral lesions in HIV disease and TB infection (2003) STUDY LEADER FOR MASTER IN NUTRITION STUDENTS ONGOING STUDIES 1. Flint C. Neonatal and paediatric parenteral nutrition prescription practices in South Africa: a cross-sectional survey. (2014 present). 2. Achar E. A prospective observational cohort study of the nutritional Status of Hospitalized, adult patients 18 and Above years admitted to medical wards in Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi Kenya. (2014 present). 3. Moens M. The prevalence of malnutrition of hospitalised patients, in a tertiary academic hospital setting in Gauteng, South Africa: An observational descriptive multicentre study. (2014 present). CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 8

10 4. Knott J. The prevalence of low plasma glutamine levels in a state funded mixed adult ICU population in an academic hospital in Soweto, South Africa. An observational cross-sectional study. (2014 present). 5. Munyi F. The prevalence of adult malnutrition in hospitalised medical adult patients at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi; a cross-sectional study. (2014 present). 6. Du Toit AL. Fistuloclysis: A feasible option for the nutritional management of adult intestinal failure patients in South Africa. (2013 present). 7. Nkomane S. Assessing the extent and effectiveness of Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) with a specific focus on Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions in improving the knowledge attitudes and key coping skills of adult (18+ years) Type 2 diabetics in Public Health Care Institutions Harare, Zimbabwe. (2013 present). 8. Donoghue V. To investigate the effect of a fish oil containing parenteral lipid emulsion on inflammatory markers, gas exchange and clinical outcomes in septic patients. (2012 present). 9. Philips L. The association between tuberculosis and the development of insulin resistance in adults with pulmonary tuberculosis in Delft, Cape Town, Western Cape. (2012 present). 10. Vermaak R. Vitamin D Status Among Surgical Orthopaedic Patients In A Private Hospital In Johannesburg, South Africa (2012 present). 11. Gordon, K. Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients Before and After the Implementation of an Evidence-Based Nutritional Management Protocol. (2011 present). 12. Mwasambo, R. To determine the prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and investigate it s association to diet among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care (ANC) clinic in Pumwani Maternity Hospital and St Mary s Mission Hospital in Nairobi district. (2010 present). CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 9

11 8.2.7 CO-STUDY LEADER FOR MASTER IN NUTRITION STUDENTS ONGOING STUDIES 1. Kriel J. Preoperative Oral Carbohydrate Administration to Prevent Postoperative Complications in Adults: A Systematic Review of the Evidence. (2010 present). 2. Padayachee N. A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of Saccharomyces boulardii in the treatment of acute gastroenteritis in the pediatric population. (2013 present) CO-STUDY LEADER FOR MASTER IN NUTRITION STUDENT UNIVERSITY OF THE NORTH WEST (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) COMPLETED 1. Rammbwa Y. Probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis DN in the treatment of constipation- predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-C.) CO-STUDY LEADER FOR MASTER IN NUTRITION STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF THE NORTH WEST (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) ONGOING STUDIES 1. Nienaber A. Plasma glutamine levels in critically ill, intensive care unit patients (2012 present). 2. Nyetefe D. Prevalence of adult protein-energy malnutrition in patients newly admitted to a teaching hospital in Ghana and patient outcomes post-discharge. (2013 present). 3. Wilskill T. Dietary adherence amongst adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A South African urban population perspective. (2013 present) INTERNAL EXAMINER FOR PHD (NUTRITION) STUDENT 1. Venter I. Development and Evaluation of a Food Frequency Questionnaire to assess daily total Flavonoid intake using a Rooibos Intervention study model. (March 2013) INTERNAL EXAMINER FOR MASTERS NUTRITION STUDENTS 1. Conradie MM: MSc in Medical Sciences. (2000) CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 10

12 2. le Roux G : M Fam Med. (2000) 3. Stadler K: M Nutrition (2006) 4. Mmonatau Y: M Nutrition (2005) 5. Schonees A : M Nutrition (2011) 6. Esau N : M Nutrition (2012) 7. Craukamp E : M Nutrition (2012) 8. Nel J : M Nutrition (2013) 9 RESEARCH 9.1 OWN RESEARCH INTENSIVE CARE UNIT Determination of the nutritional status of patients admitted to the surgical ICU of Tygerberg Hospital and identification of correlations thereof with clinical outcomes. Ethics Approval number: N10/07/ GLYCAEMIC INDEX TESTING The GI testing laboratory was started in May Since its inception I have tested more than 260 food products. Ethics Approval number: N05/03/ DIVISIONAL RESEARCH RESEARCH FOCUS AREA: SPECIALISED NUTRITION SUPPORT The Division of Human Nutrition has 4 research focus areas. I am the team leader for the focus area: Specialised Nutrition Support. This entails coordinating all research related to the focus area and actively seeking opportunities to expand the focus area ROAD TO HEALTH BOOKLET In an attempt to coordinate all undergraduate student research projects and to ensure a better and larger impact study, I introduced a system of a combined final year research CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 11

13 project in The topic of our research project Assessment of the Implementation of the New Road-to-Health Booklet (RtHB) in Primary Health Care Facilities in the Western Cape Province was established in consultation with the Nutrition Directorate: Department of Health, Western Cape. This project of which I am the Principle Investigator will run over 3 years ( ). Ethics Approval number: N11/09/270. Data gathering for all 3 phases is complete and I am in the process of finalising the report. As PI, I was responsible for the protocol compilation and submission to ethics committee, training and standardisation of all the fieldworkers, planning and control of all aspects of the data gathering phase, and from now onwards, data analysis and reporting. I was also responsible for securing money for the project. To date, I have received money from the Faculty of Health Sciences (Harry Crossley fund; Research assistance fund, FIRRH fund) and the Provincial Department of Health. 9.3 STUDENT RESEARCH Study leader for B.Sc. Dietetics IV / B. Nutrition students. Over the past 25 years, I have been involved in 31 undergraduate student group projects as study leader. 2010: Comparison of patient tube feed prescriptions to actual delivery and determinations of aspects influencing wasting in TBH. 2004: Determination of the efficacy and nutritional adequacy of the menu s of navy personnel. 2004: Determination of the nutritional knowledge of Diabetic patients at Tygerberg hospital. 2003: Determination of the nutritional knowledge and status of long-distance truck drivers. 2002: Determination of the nutritional knowledge of pregnant women. 2001: Determination of the factors affecting the prescription characteristics of enteral products by dietitians and doctors. 2000: The nutritional knowledge and nutritional status of competitive high school gymnasts. 1999: Evaluation of food provision in school hostels. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 12

14 1999: Determination of the treatment methods and levels of success of private practicing dietitians in South Africa regarding the treatment of patients with obesity. 1998: Determination of the vitamin A content of breast milk in lactating mothers residing in the Bishop Lavis community. 1998: Determination of the knowledge and attitudes of nurses regarding the feeding of premature babies. 1997: A retrospective descriptive study of all patients with primary Osteoporosis admitted into ward A10 of Tygerberg Hospital over the past 15 years. 1997: The effect of posters on the knowledge and behaviour regarding nutrition of qualified nurses working in primary health care clinics. 1996: Retrospective study to identify the role of diet as aetiological factor in the development of Diabetes Mellitus. 1996: Comparison of different methods to assess energy requirements in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. 1996: Evaluation of bone mineral density in burns patients. 1995: Determination of the uses and prescription characteristics of vitamin supplements in Tygerberg Hospital. 1994: Determination of the basal energy use of patients with burns. 1994: Determination of the eating habits and life style of the Kagga Kamma Bushmen. 1993: Determination of the effectiveness of the supplement nutrition intervention programme at the Adriaanse malnutrition clinic. 1993: Determination of the compliance to enteral nutrition in Tygerberg Hospital. 1992: Determination of the necessity or not of a nutrition intervention program at the Adriaanse Nutrition Clinic. 1991: Relationship between dietary intake and performance at school, as well as nutrition insight, of standard 7 pupils at a school in Bellville. 1991: Determination of the behaviour and basic infant nutrition knowledge of coloured women with children older than 12 months visiting the Paediatric clinics at Tygerberg Hospital. 1991: An analysis of the dietary intake of institutionalized elderly. 1991: Determination of the behaviour and attitude of fourth and fifth year medical students on the Tygerberg campus regarding correct nutrition, vitamin and mineral supplementation as well as the efficacy of nutritional education. 1990: An investigation for possible causes of PEM in a group of children younger than 6 years in Msinga, Kwa Zulu. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 13

15 1989: Costing of reducing diets - a pilot study. 1989: The influence of hospitalisation related stress on the accuracy of dietary recall of patients. 1988: Determination of the effect of dietary education on metabolic control of diabetics. 1987: Determination of the effect of dietary education on knowledge of diabetics. 10 PUBLICATIONS 10.1 PUBLICATIONS PEER-REVIEWED SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION 1. VELDSMAN L; RICHARDS G & BLAAUW R. A Retrospective Review of Actual Protein and Energy Delivery in a Multidisciplinary Adult Intensive Care Unit. Submitted to Nutr Clin Practice PUBLICATIONS PEER-REVIEWED 1. VAN NIEKERK E, AUTRAN CA, NEL DG, KIRSTEN G, BLAAUW R & BODE L. Human milk oligosaccharides differ between HIV-infected and -uninfected mothers and correlate with the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in their preterm very low birth weight infants. Journal of Nutrition 2014; 144: VAN NIEKERK E, KIRSTEN G, NEL DG & BLAAUW R. Probiotics, feeding tolerance and growth: A comparison between HIV-exposed and unexposed very low birth weight infants. Nutrition 2014, 30: VAN NIEKERK E, KIRSTEN G & BLAAUW R. The role of human milk oligosaccharides in preventing necrotising enterocolitis and human immunodeficiency virus transmission. SAJCN 2014; 27: STEVENSON C, BLAAUW R, VISSER J, FREDERICKS E & ROUX S. Randomized clinical trial: Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v on symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Nutrition 2014; 30: /j.nut CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 14

16 5. STEVENSON C, ROUX S, VISSER J & BLAAUW R. Food avoidance in irritable bowel syndrome leads to a nutrition-deficient diet. S Afr J Clin Nutr 2014; 27: MUGAMBI MN, MUSEKIWA A, LOMBARD M, YOUNG T & BLAAUW R. Association between funding source, methodological quality and research outcomes in randomized controlled trials of synbiotics, probiotics and prebiotics added to infant formula: A Systematic Review. BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013; 13: VAN NIEKERK E, KIRSTEN GF, NEL DG, BLAAUW R. Probiotics, Feeding Tolerance And Growth: A Comparison Between Hiv-Exposed And Unexposed Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Nutrition 2014; 30: doi: /j.nut MUGAMBI MN, MUSEKIWA A, LOMBARD M, YOUNG T & BLAAUW R. Probiotics, prebiotics infant formula use in preterm or low birth weight infants: A Systematic Review. Nutrition Journal 2012; 11: 58 doi: / MUGAMBI MN, MUSEKIWA A, LOMBARD M, YOUNG T & BLAAUW R. Probiotics, prebiotics infant formula use in full-term infants: A Systematic Review. Nutrition Journal 2012; 11: 81 doi: / BLAAUW R. Review article: Malabsorption. S Afr J Clin Nutr 2011; 24: STEVENSEN C & BLAAUW R. Review article: Probiotics, with special emphasis on their role in the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. S Afr J Clin Nutr : VISSER J, LABADARIOS D & BLAAUW R. Micronutrient supplementation for critically ill adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition 2011; 27: BLAAUW R. The use of specialized enteral formulae for patients with diabetes mellitus. S Afr J Clin Nutr (suppl 1): S55 S WEIDEMANN A; SIEBERT IT; BLAAUW R. The possible role of fructose-overload in the aetiology and outcome of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in obese women. Obstet Gyneacol Forum : CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 15

17 10. VORSTER HH; BLAAUW R; DHANSAY MA; KUZWAYO PMN; MOENG L, WENTZEL-VILJOEN E. Proceedings of the 18 th International Congress of Nutrition, September 2005, Durban, South Africa. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 2005, 49 (supl 1): S Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers: Basel. ISSN HONIBALL SC, BLAAUW R, MARTELL R, TALJAARD JJF, STOKOL JM, HOUGH FS. Endemic fluorosis - a model for studies examining the effects of fluoride on bone. S Afr Med J : BADENHOSRT A; BADHAM J; BLAAUW R; DANNHAUSER A; DU TOIT W; HERBERT C; JOHNSON J; MENSSINK E; PEBERDY C; SILVIS N; SLABBER M; WILSON P, WILSON R. Dietary management of people with Diabetes Mellitus. SA J Food Sci Nutr : BLAAUW R, ALBERTSE EC, HOUGH FS. Body fat distribution as a risk factor for osteoporosis. S Afr Med J 1996; SOUTH AFRICAN VITAMIN A CONSULTATIVE GROUP (SAVACG). Anthropometric, vitamin A, iron and immunisation status of children aged 6-71 months in South Africa, S Afr Med J 1996; 86: LABADARIOS D, WALKER AR, BLAAUW R, WALKER BF. Traditional diets and meal patters in South Africa. World Rev Nutr Diet. 1996; 79: JOOSTE PL, BLAAUW R. Micronutrient malnutrition in South Africa as seen in an African context. SA J Food Science Nutrition 1995; 7: BLAAUW R, ALBERTSE EC, BENEKE T, LOMBARD CJ, LAUBSCHER R, HOUGH FS. Risk factors for the development of Osteoporosis in a local population. South African Medical Journal 1994; 84: SILVIS N; BADENHORST AM, VAN WOLFF C, BLAAUW R, WILSON R, RUHLE M, METCALF V. Nutritional recommendations for individuals with Diabetes Mellitus. South African Medical Journal 1992; 81: 175. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 16

18 19. BLAAUW R, MUIR HG, SANDLER M. Treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) with chromium containing Brewer's yeast. J Diet Home Econ 1987; 15 (3): PUBLICATIONS BY INVITATION 1. BLAAUW R. The use of probiotics for the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Specialist Forum 2009; 9: BLAAUW R. Probiotics are effective when specific strains are used for specific ailments. Medical Chronicle, March 2009: BLAAUW R. SASPEN Clinical case study. S Afr J Clin Nutr 2009; 22: BLAAUW R. Benefits of nutrition support in hospitalized patients. Medical Chronicle, February 2009: BLAAUW R. Vitamins and Antioxidants How much do you need? Medical Chronicle, September 2008: BLAAUW R. Diabetes during pregnancy. New Beginnings, February 2008: BLAAUW R. Nutrition support in the Intensive Care Unit. Specialist Medicine August: BLAAUW R. Arginine: Clinical application. Specialist Medicine May: BLAAUW R, LABADARIOS D. The role and functions of dietary anti-oxidants in relation to human health. South African Dental Journal : BLAAUW R. Safety of micronutrients. S Afr Med J (S Afr J Clin Nutr) (2): BLAAUW R, DOWNS J, PRINS A & SNYMAN A. Enteral nutrition in Critical Care : the adult patient. An ADSA Position Statement BLAAUW R. Nutrition support in an intensive care unit. Hospital Supplies. May, 1997: LABADARIOS D & BLAAUW R. Micronutrients: are supplements necessary? Micronutrients 1996; May: CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 17

19 14. BLAAUW R. Diet and osteoporosis. SA J Food Sci Nutr 1994; 6 (2): PUBLICATIONS CHAPTERS IN BOOKS 1. VISSER J & BLAAUW R. Micronutrient supplementation for critically ill adults practical application. Book Chapter for: Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care. Submitted for publication on request November BLAAUW R; LOMBARD T; WOLMARANS P; STEYN NP. Nutritional management of chronic diseases. Chapter 15. In Community nutrition textbook for Africa: A rightsbased approach. Submitted for publication, November STEYN NP; BLAAUW R; LOMBARD T; WOLMARANS P. Nutritional management of chronic diseases. Chapter 19, pg In Community nutrition textbook for South Africa: A rights-based approach. Editors: Steyn NP & Temple N. Published by: Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, South Africa, ISBN BLAAUW R. Dietary management of Osteoporosis. Pocket Manual of Clinical Nutrition BLAAUW R. Diabetes Mellitus: Approach to management. Pocket Manual of Clinical Nutrition LABADARIOS D, WALKER ARP, BLAAUW R, WALKER BF. Traditional diets and meal patterns in South Africa. World Rev Nutr Diet : Ed. Simopoulos AP. 7. CHARLTON K, LABADARIOS D, BLAAUW R, LOUW MJ. Food habits, dietary intake and health of older coloured South Africans. Part 4: Plasma Vitamin D status. p Ed. Charlton K & Wolmarans P. Monograph nr. 2. HSRC/UCT Centre for Gerontology, University of Cape Town KRUGER M, LABADARIOS D, ARONSON I, BLAAUW R. Food habits, dietary intake and health of older coloured South Africans. Part 1: Haematology. p Ed. Charlton K & Wolmarans P. Monograph nr. 2. HSRC/UCT Centre for Gerontology, University of Cape Town CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 18

20 10.5 PUBLICATIONS ABSTRACTS 1. BLAAUW R, VELDSMAN L & RICHARDS GA. Protein delivery in ICU: A neglected area. Clinical Nutr 2014; 33 (Suppl 1): S STEVENSON C, BLAAUW R, FREDERICKS E, VISSER J & ROUX S. Randomized clinical trial: Effect of lactobacillus Plantarum 299v on symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Clinical Nutr 2014; 33 (Suppl 1): S BLAAUW R; DU PLESSIS LM; KOORNHOF HEK; MARAIS ML; NEL DG; VISSER J & VISSER ME. Growth monitoring and promotion practices in primary health care facilities in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 2013; 63 (suppl 1): RUKUNDO PM; KIKAFUNDA JK; RUKOOKO AB; KAAYA A; MARAIS M; BLAAUW R; EIDE WB; ANDREASSEN BA; IVERSEN PO & OSHAUG A. Linking nutrition, human rights and governance for nutrition policy: Collaborative capacity development in Uganda, South Africa and Norway. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 2013; 63 (suppl 1): STEVENSON C, BLAAUW R, FREDERICKS F, VISSER J & ROUX S. Randomised clinical trial: Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v on symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. S Afr Med J 2013, 103 (8): BLAAUW R; BLANCKENBERG C & NEL DG. The effect of nutritional status on outcome in critically ill patients does Body Mass Index indicate anything? Clinical Nutrition Supplement 2012; 7 (Suppl 1): BLAAUW R; BLANCKENBERG C & NEL DG. Inadequate nutrition during the first few days correlates with increased length of ICU stay: A Prospective Descriptive study. Clinical Nutrition Supplement 2012; 7 (Suppl 1): BLAAUW R & BLANCKENBERG C. Determination of the nutritional status of surgical ICU patients and identification of relationships thereof with clinical outcomes. Clinical Nutrition Supplement 2011; 6 (Suppl 1): VISSER J, LABADARIOS D, BLAAUW R. Micronutrient supplementation for critically ill adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Congress Proceedings: 19th IUNS International Congress of Nutrition. Bangkok, Thailand, October BLAAUW R. Legislation and the profession of Dietetics. SAJCN (3): S3. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 19

21 11. BLAAUW R. Home-based nutrition support. SAJCN (3): S PETERSEN L; NIESING J; BEUKES R; BLAAUW R, MARAIS M. Determination of the statue of primary school children with cerebral palsy using alternative methods. SAJCN (2): S BLAAUW R. Evidence-based nutritional management of gastrointestinal diseases. SAJCN (suppl November): S BLAAUW R. Factors affecting the vitamin A levels in breast milk of lactating mothers in a low socio-economic area. SAJCN (suppl November): S CONRADIE N, ELLMER M, PIETERS A, BLAAUW R, DE VILLIERS M. Factors that influence the prescription of enteral products by doctors and dietitians in South Africa. SAJCN (suppl November): S MARAIS D, HERSELMAN MG, BLAAUW R, VISSER J, LABADARIOS D. Distance education: Masters in Nutrition programme. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition (suppl July): S MARAIS D, HERSELMAN MG, BLAAUW R, VISSER J, LABADARIOS D. Postgraduate distance education in nutrition. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition (suppl July): S DE BEER AM, BLAAUW R. Nestlé Nutrition Institute Africa: CPD Initiative. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition (suppl July): S BLAAUW R, LABADARIOS D. Factors associated with vitamin A and anthropometric status in pre-school children in the Western Cape. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition / South African Medical Journal 1999; 89: MULLER N, ERASMUS C, RETIEF M, BLAAUW R & LABADARIOS D. Determination of vitamin A status in breast milk of lactating mothers in the Bishop Lavis area. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition / South African Medical Journal 1999; 89: BLAAUW KF, BLAAUW R. Determination of the influence of inter-maxillary fixation on nutritional status. SA J Food Sci Nutr 1994; 6 (3 Suppl): 5. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 20

22 22. PRINS A, CONRADIE R, BLAAUW R, VAN DEN HONERT R, AALBERS C, HOUGH FS. Abnormalities of bone and mineral metabolism in endurance-trained male athletes. SA J Food Sci Nutr 1994; 6 (3 Suppl): BLAAUW R, ALBERTSE EC, HOUGH FS. Body fat distribution as a risk factor for Osteoporosis. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1992; 5: BLAAUW R, PAXTON EM. Determination of the behaviour and basic infant nutrition knowledge of coloured women with children older than 12 months visiting the Paediatric clinics at Tygerberg Hospital. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1992; 5: BLAAUW R, ALBERTSE EC, BENEKE T, LOMBARD CJ, LAUBSCHER R, HOUGH FS. Risk factors for the development of osteoporosis. SA J Food Sci Nutr 1990; 2 (1)(Suppl): PUBLICATIONS PEER- EDITORIALS 1. BLAAUW R. The Glycaemic Index: Practical applications. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition. April BLAAUW R. The Glycaemic Index. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition. September 2001: PUBLICATIONS LETTERS 1. HERSELMAN MG, BLAAUW R, LABADARIOS D. Nutritional composition of South African eggs. Letter to the Editor. South African Medical Journal 1994; 84: SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS 11.1 PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS - INTERNATIONAL 1. BLAAUW R; VELDSMAN L & RICHARDS G. Protein delivery in ICU: A neglected area. Abstract of research project accepted for presentation at the 36 th ESPEN Congress, taking place from 6 9 September 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland 2. STEVENSON C, BLAAUW R, FREDERICKS E, VISSER J & ROUX S. Randomised clinical trial: Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v on symptoms of irritable bowel CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 21

23 syndrome. Abstract of research project accepted for presentation at the 36 th ESPEN Congress, taking place from 6 9 September 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland. 3. STEVENSON C, BLAAUW R, FREDERICKS E, VISSER J & ROUX S. The effect of diet and a probiotic on gut microbiota in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. International Probiotic Conference, Hungary, June BLAAUW R; DU PLESSIS LM; KOORNHOF HEK; MARAIS ML; NEL DG; VISSER J & VISSER ME. Growth monitoring and promotion practices in primary health care facilities in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition, September 2013, Granada Spain. 5. RUKUNDO PM; KIKAFUNDA JK; RUKOOKO AB; KAAYA A; MARAIS M; BLAAUW R; EIDE WB; ANDREASSEN BA; IVERSEN PO & OSHAUG A. Linking nutrition, human rights and governance for nutrition policy: Collaborative capacity development in Uganda, South Africa and Norway. IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition, September 2013, Granada Spain. 6. BLAAUW R; BLANCKENBERG C & NEL DG. The effect of nutritional status on outcome in critically ill patients does Body Mass Index indicate anything? 34 th ESPEN Congress, 3-6 September 2012, Barcelona, Spain. 7. BLAAUW R; BLANCKENBERG C & NEL DG. Inadequate nutrition during the first few days correlates with increased length of ICU stay: A Prospective Descriptive study. 34 th ESPEN Congress, 3-6 September 2012, Barcelona, Spain. 8. BLAAUW R & BLANCKENBERG C. Determination of the nutritional status of surgical ICU patients and identification of relationships thereof with clinical outcomes. 33 th ESPEN Congress, 2-5 September 2011, Gothenburg, Sweden. 9. VISSER J, LABADARIOS D, BLAAUW R. Micronutrient supplementation for critically ill adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 19th IUNS International Congress of Nutrition. Bangkok, Thailand, October MARAIS D, HERSELMAN MG, BLAAUW R, VISSER J, LABADARIOS D. Distance education: Masters in Nutrition programme. ITANA Pan-African Conference July 2002, Kenya. 11. MARAIS D, HERSELMAN MG, BLAAUW R, VISSER J, LABADARIOS D. Postgraduate distance education in nutrition. ITANA Pan-African Conference July 2002, Kenya. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 22

24 12. DE BEER AM, BLAAUW R. Nestlé Nutrition Institute Africa: CPD Initiative. ITANA Pan-African Conference July 2002, Kenya. 13. BLAAUW R, ALBERTSE EC, HOUGH FS. Body fat distribution as a risk factor for Osteoporosis. XV International Congress of Nutrition. Adelaide, Australia, 26 Sept - 1 Oct HONIBALL SC, MARTEL R, BLAAUW R, TALJAARD JJF & HOUGH FS: Endemic fluorosis - a model for studies on the effects of fluoride on bone. The International Conferences on Calcium Regulating hormones and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. Montréal, Québec, Canada. September 09th - 14th, PRESENTATIONS BY INVITATION - INTERNATIONAL 1. BLAAUW R. The unique role of dietetic professionals in Africa. 28 th ESPEN Congress, October 2006, Istanbul Turkey. 2. BLAAUW R, LABADARIOS D. Micronutrient status of the South African population. Intercountry Micronutrient Training Workshop for Anglophone African countries April 1994, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS - NATIONAL 1. BLAAUW R, DU PLESSIS LM, KOEN N, KOORNHOF HE, MARAIS ML, NEL DG, POTGIETER S & VISSER J. Implementation of the Road to Health Booklet in PHC facilities in the Western Cape Province. Nutrition Congress Africa, September 2014, Johannesburg. 2. BLAAUW R, MARAIS ML, KOORNHOF HE, DU PLESSIS LM & VISSER J. Utilising the service-learning paradigm to redesign students research experience. 5th International Symposium Service-Learning: November 20-22, 2013, Stellenbosch. 3. BLAAUW R, MARAIS ML, KOORNHOF HE, DU PLESSIS LM & DANIELS L. Dietetics training: From urban facilities to rural communities. 5th International Symposium Service-Learning: November 20-22, 2013, Stellenbosch. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 23

25 4. STEVENSON C, BLAAUW R, FREDERICKS F, VISSER J & ROUX S. Randomised clinical trial: Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v on symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. SAGES Congress, September 2013, Drakensberg. 5. VELDSMAN L; RICHARDS G & BLAAUW R. Monitoring of energy and protein intake inclusive of energy from non-nutritional energy sources (NNES) is essential in the ICU. 11 th World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine Meeting, 28 August - 1 September 2013, Durban. 6. MUGAMBI M, MUSEKIWA A, LOMBARD M, YOUNG T & BLAAUW R. Association between funding source, methodological quality and research outcomes in RCTs of synbiotics, probiotics and prebiotics. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, 57 th Annual Academic Day, August VAN NIEKERK E, KIRSTEN GF & BLAAUW R. Probiotics and Necrotizing Enterocolitis in HIV-exposed premature infants. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, 57 th Annual Academic Day, August BLAAUW R, NEL DG & VISSER ME. A survey assessing the implementation of the new Road to Health booklet in Primary Health Care facilities in the Western Cape Province: Phase 1 Cape Winelands District. Rural Health Research Day, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 7-8 March VISSER ME, NEL DG & BLAAUW R. A survey assessing the implementation of the new Road to Health booklet in Primary Health Care facilities in the Western Cape Province: Phase 1. Post-doctoral Research Day, Stellenbosch University, 1 November BLAAUW R; MARAIS ML; KOORNHOF HE; DU PLESSIS LM & VISSER J. Utilizing the service-learning paradigm to redesign students research experience. 5 th International Symposium on Service-Learning November 2013, Stellenbosch. 11. MARAIS ML; BLAAUW R; VISSER J; RUKUNDO PM; KIKAFUNDA JK; RUKOOKO AB; KAAYA A; EIDE WB; ANDREASSEN BA; IVERSEN PO & OSHAUG A. Linking nutrition, human rights and governance: A teaching initiative collaboratively developed for Master students from three different countries. 5 th International Symposium on Service-Learning November 2013, Stellenbosch. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 24

26 12. MARAIS ML; BLAAUW R; DU PLESSIS L; VISSER J & KOORNHOF HEK. Dietetics training: From the urban facilities to rural communities. 5 th International Symposium on Service-Learning November 2013, Stellenbosch. 13. BLAAUW R; BLANCKENBERG C & NEL DG. The value of serum albumin as an outcome predictor in critically ill patients. Nutrition Congress Africa, 1-4 October 2012, Bloemfontein. 14. WEIDEMANN A; SIEBERT TI & BLAAUW R. The effectiveness of fructose restriction on diet adherence for weight loss. Nutrition Congress Africa, 1-4 October 2012, Bloemfontein. 15. BLANCKENBERG C, KRUGER J-M, NEL DG & BLAAUW R. Can existing nutritional risk screening tools predict clinical outcomes in ICU patients? Nutrition Congress Africa, 1-4 October 2012, Bloemfontein. 16. VISSER M; NEL DG, BLAAUW R. A survey assessing the implementation of the new Road to Health Booklet in Primary Health Care Facilities in the Western Cape Province: Phase th Annual Academic Day, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, August VISSER J, LABADARIOS D, BLAAUW R. Micronutrient supplementation for critically ill adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University Annual Academic Day, August LABADARIOS D; HERSELMAN MG; BLAAUW R; KOORNHOF HE; MARAIS M; MARAIS D. A decade of dietetic curriculum development continual paradigm shifts! International Symposium on Service Learning: Models for the 21 st Century. Stellenbosch. November LABADARIOS D, HERSELMAN M, BLAAUW R, VISSER J, DU PLESSIS M, SCHÜBL C. Hands-on training in Therapeutic Nutrition Serving the Community through Service-learning. International Symposium on Service Learning: Models for the 21 st Century. Stellenbosch, South Africa, November PETERSEN L; NIESING J; BEUKES R; BLAAUW R & MARAIS M. Determination of the stature of primary school children with cerebral palsy using alternative methods. Nutrition Congress August 2004, Goudini. CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 25

27 21. BLAAUW R. Factors affecting the vitamin A levels in breast milk of lactating mothers in a low socio-economic area. Nutrition Congress November 2002, Potchefstroom. 22. CONRADIE N, ELLMER M, PIETERS A, BLAAUW R, DE VILLIERS M. Factors that influence the prescription of enteral products by doctors and dietitians in South Africa. Nutrition Congress November 2002, Potchefstroom. 23. BLAAUW R. Factors affecting the vitamin A levels in breast milk of lactating mothers in a low socio-economic area. 46 th Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch, August JOUBERT P, BLAAUW R, FELLINGHAM S, LABADARIOS D. Production of enteral feeds: Manual vs. Mechanised vs. ready to hang. 46 th Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch, August MARAIS D, HERSELMAN MG, BLAAUW R, VISSER J, LABADARIOS D. Distance education: Masters in Nutrition programme. 46 th Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch, August MULLER N, ERASMUS C, RETIEF M, BLAAUW R & LABADARIOS D. Determination of vitamin A status in breast milk of lactating mothers in the Bishop Lavis area. 44 th Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch BLAAUW R, LABADARIOS D. Factors associated with vitamin A and anthropometric status in pre-school children in the Western Cape. 7 th Biennial Congress of the South African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition September 1999, Durban. 28. MULLER N, ERASMUS C, RETIEF M, BLAAUW R, LABADARIOS D. Determination of vitamin A status in breast milk of lactating mothers in the Bishop Lavis area. 7 th Biennial Congress of the South African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition September 1999, Durban. 29. BLAAUW R, LABADARIOS D. Factors associated with vitamin A and anthropometric status in pre-school children in the Western Cape. 42 nd Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch PRINS A, BLAAUW R, BURGESS L, VAN DER HONERT R, HOUGH FS. The influence of thermal injury on bone mineral density - a pilot study. 42 nd Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 26

28 31. PRINS A, CONRADIE R, BLAAUW R, VAN DEN HONERT R, AALBERS C, HOUGH FS. Abnormalities of bone and mineral metabolism in endurance-trained male athletes. 40 th Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch BLAAUW R. Assessment of micronutrient-, immunisation- and growth status of children 6-71 months in the Western Cape. 39 th Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch PRINS A, CONRADIE R, BLAAUW R, VAN DEN HONERT R, AALBERS C, HOUGH FS. Abnormalities of bone and mineral metabolism in endurance-trained male athletes. 39 th Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch PRINS A, CONRADIE R, BLAAUW R, VAN DEN HONERT R, AALBERS C, HOUGH FS. Abnormalities of bone and mineral metabolism in endurance-trained male athletes. 11th Research day, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Stellenbosch, May BLAAUW KF, BLAAUW R. Determination of the influence of inter-maxillary fixation on nutritional status. Nutrition Congress 1994, August, Durban. 36. PRINS A, CONRADIE R, BLAAUW R, VAN DEN HONERT R, AALBERS C, HOUGH FS. Abnormalities of bone and mineral metabolism in endurance-trained male athletes. 38 th Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch PRINS A, CONRADIE R, BLAAUW R, VAN DEN HONERT R, AALBERS C, HOUGH FS. Abnormalities of bone and mineral metabolism in endurance-trained male athletes. Nutrition Congress 1994, August, Durban. 38. BLAAUW R, ALBERTSE EC, HOUGH FS. Body fat distribution as a risk factor for Osteoporosis. 37 th Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch CONRADIE M, BLAAUW R, HOUGH S. Osteoporosis in men. 37 th Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch WILSON P, COETZEE T, DU TOIT R, RUDOLPH M, STEYN M, VAN GRAAN A, BLAAUW R, HERSELMAN M. A description of the type of malnutrition found at the Adriaanse Nutrition clinic in Elsies River. 37 e Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 27

29 41. CONRADIE M, BLAAUW R, HOUGH FS. Osteoporosis in men. Twenty eighth Congress of the Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of Southern Africa. Durban, 3-5 March BLAAUW R, ALBERTSE EC, HOUGH FS. Body fat distribution as a risk factor for Osteoporosis. Nutrition Congress Pretoria, 7-11 April BLAAUW R, PAXTON EM. Determination of the behaviour and basic infant nutrition knowledge of coloured women with children older than 12 months visiting the Paediatric clinics at Tygerberg Hospital. Nutrition Congress Pretoria, 7-11 April BLAAUW R, ALBERTSE EC, BENEKE T, LOMBARD CJ, LAUBSCHER R, HOUGH FS. Risk factors for the development of osteoporosis. Twenty sixth Congress of the Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of Southern Africa. Wilderness, 12th - 16th March BLAAUW R, ALBERTSE EC, BENEKE T, LOMBARD CJ, LAUBSCHER R, HOUGH FS. Risk factors for the development of osteoporosis. 13th Biennial Congress of the Nutrition Society of Southern Africa and First Biennial Congress of the Association for Dietetics in Southern Africa. Cape Town, 19th - 23rd March BLAAUW R, ALBERTSE EC, BENEKE T, LOMBARD CJ, LAUBSCHER R, HOUGH FS. Risk factors for the development of osteoporosis. Department of Internal Medicine, Research Day, April HONIBALL SC, MARTEL R, BLAAUW R, TALJAARD JJF, HOUGH FS. Endemic fluorosis - a model for studies on the effects of fluoride on bone. Twenty fourth congress of the Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of Southern Africa. Durban, March BLAAUW R, MUIR H, SANDLER M. The role of chromium containing Brewer's yeast in the treatment of non-insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Sixth National Congress of the SA Dietetics and Home Economics Association. Stellenbosch, 22nd-26th June BLAAUW R, MUIR H, SANDLER M. The role of chromium containing Brewer's yeast in the treatment of non-insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus - Academic Year day, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch, August CV Prof Renée Blaauw Page 28