The Centre of Excellence for Nutrition’s (CEN) focus is determined by the prevailing nutritional problems in South Africa, the rest of Africa and also globally.
The group’s vision is to be the leaders in developing scholars in Nutrition in Africa. Our research approach “from molecules to society” enables us to contribute on all levels of nutrition-related health outcomes.
The Centre of Excellence for Nutrition is a young and vibrant research entity with highly committed team members. We have a clear strategy that will lead and keep us on the road to excellence.
In recent times, the role of vitamin D in enhancing immune function has gained substantial research interest. Researchers at the Centre of Excellence for Nutrition at North-West University share findings from their study, titled "High-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation in Preventing Infections in Children Aged 0 to 59 Months: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," in a podcast on Nutrition Reviews' Conversation with the Authors. Here is what Dr Janet Carboo and Prof Martani Lombard commented on their vitamin D research.
