Background
Inadequate protein intake is known to be deleterious in animals. Using WHO consensus documents for human nutrient requirements, the protein:energy ratio (P:E) of an adequate diet is > 5%. Cassava has a very low protein content. This study tested the hypothesis that Nigerian and Kenyan ...
Stephenson, K.
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Amthor, R.
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Mallowa, S.
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Nungo, R.
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Maziya-Dixon, B.B.
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Gichuki, S.
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Mbanaso, A.
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Manary, M.
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[Consuming cassava as a staple food places children 2-5 years old at risk for inadequate protein intake, an observational study in Kenya and Nigeria]
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Consuming cassava as a staple food places children 2-5 years old at risk for inadequate protein intake, an observational study in Kenya and Nigeria
As a case study to document the current characteristics of cassava mosaic virus disease (CMD) in post epidemic areas, surveys were carried out, in 2003 and2004, in Siaya District of western Kenya. This was an area affected by a severe CMD pandemic in the late 1990s. Data recorded on cassava varie...
Mallowa, S.
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Isutsa, D.
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Kamau, A.
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Obonyo, R.
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Legg, J.P.
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[Current characteristics of cassava mosaic in postepidemic areas increase the range of possible management options]
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Current characteristics of cassava mosaic in postepidemic areas increase the range of possible management options
Cassava contains little zinc, iron, and β-carotene, yet it is the primary staple crop of over 250 million Africans. This study used a 24-hour dietary recall to test the hypothesis that among healthy children aged 2–5 years in Nigeria and Kenya, cassava’s contribution to the childrens’ daily diets...
Gegios, A.
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Amthor, R.
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Maziya-Dixon, B.B.
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Egesi, Chiedozie N.
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Mallowa, S.
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Nungo, R.
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Gichuki, S.
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Mbanaso, A.
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Manary, M.J.
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[Children consuming cassava as a staple food are at risk for inadequate zinc, iron, and vitamin A intake]
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Children consuming cassava as a staple food are at risk for inadequate zinc, iron, and vitamin A intake