Micronutrient deficiencies are among the top ten leading causes of death in Sub
Saharan Africa. In Suba district of Kenya, the problem is compounded by high poverty levels
and a high prevalence of HIV and AIDS. This study determined the effect of corn soy fortified
complementary food on serum zin...
Ohiokpehai, O
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Mbithe David, D
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Kamau, J
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[Serum zinc levels of school children on a corn-soy blend feeding trial in primary schools in Suba district, Kenya]
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Serum zinc levels of school children on a corn-soy blend feeding trial in primary schools in Suba district, Kenya
Food security is a critical issue for many low-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Appropriately identifying and utilising local resources can provide sustainable solutions to food security problems. Insects, which are traditionally consumed in many regions of the world, represe...
Riggi, L.
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Veronesi, M.
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Goergen, Georg E.
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MacFarlane, C.
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Verspoor, R.L.
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[Observations of entomophagy across Benin – practices and potentials]
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Observations of entomophagy across Benin – practices and potentials
Aims: This study aims to provide in-depth knowledge of current infant feeding practices in order to create an evidence base and develop well-targeted strategies to reduce the prevalence of child malnutrition.
Study Design: This study is designed by using a descriptive cross-sectional survey.
Pl...
Mitchodigni, I.M.
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Hounkpatin, W.A.
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Ntandou-Bouzitou, G.D.
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Termote, C.
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Kennedy, G.
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Hounhouigan, D.J.
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[Complementary feeding practices of children aged 6-23 months in rural area, Southern-Benin: challenges and opportunities]
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Complementary feeding practices of children aged 6-23 months in rural area, Southern-Benin: challenges and opportunities
Zonneveld, M.J. van
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Larranaga, N.
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Blonder, B.
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Coradin, Lídio
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Hormaza, J.I.
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Hunter, D.
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[Human diets drive range expansion of megafauna-dispersed fruit species]
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Human diets drive range expansion of megafauna-dispersed fruit species
Fanzo, J.C.
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[IFPRI`s 2020 conference on leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health: keeping the momentum and translating ideas into action]
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IFPRI`s 2020 conference on leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health: keeping the momentum and translating ideas into action
Micronutrient malnutrition affects 2 billion people worldwide and biofortification could prove to be a cost-effective solution to its alleviation. The aims of this study are as follows: (i) to understand consumer acceptance of the main sensory characteristics such as taste, color, texture, etc., ...
Pérez, Salomón
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Oparinde, Adewale
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Birol, Ekin
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González, Carolina
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Zeller, Manfred
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[Consumer acceptance of an iron bean variety in Northwest Guatemala: the role of information and repeated messaging]
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Consumer acceptance of an iron bean variety in Northwest Guatemala: the role of information and repeated messaging
Using household survey data from a sample of 810 households, this paper analyses the determinants of children’s nutritional status and evaluates the impacts of improved maize varieties on child malnutrition in eastern Zambia. The paper uses an endogenous switching regression technique, combined w...
Manda, J.
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Gardebroek, C.
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Khonje, M.G.
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Alene, A.
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Mutenje, M.
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Kassie, M.
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[Determinants of child nutritional status in the eastern province of Zambia: the role of improved maize varieties]
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Determinants of child nutritional status in the eastern province of Zambia: the role of improved maize varieties
In tropical savannas where soils are generally sandy and nutrient poor, organic farming associated with enhanced soil biological activity may result in increased nutrient availability. Therefore, legumes have been introduced in the humid savanna zone of Côte d’Ivoire, owing to their ability to fi...
Kone, AW
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Edoukou, Ettien F.
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Tondoh, Jérôme E.
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Gonnety, JT
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Angui, Pascal K.T.
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Masse, D
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[Comparative study of earthworm communities, microbial biomass, and plant nutrient availability under 1-year Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp and Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet cultivations versus natural regrowths in a guinea savanna zone]
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Comparative study of earthworm communities, microbial biomass, and plant nutrient availability under 1-year Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp and Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet cultivations versus natural regrowths in a guinea savanna zone
Objective: To assess the 1999–2000 food security situation and the food relief programmes in Ethiopia, and evaluate the need for a national food and nutrition policy.
Design: A systematic search of data sources from the Ethiopian Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Commission (DPPC), the Ethiopi...
Kaluski, DN
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Ophir, E
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Amede, Tilahun
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[Food security and nutrition: The Ethiopian case for action]
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Food security and nutrition: The Ethiopian case for action
Field and laboratory studies were conducted in Andhra Pradesh, India, to evaluate the effectiveness of a rapid screening method using Perl's Prussian blue stain for screening grain samples from different pearl millet genotypes for zinc (Zn) content. A total of 29 entries representing a wide range...
Velu, G.
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Bhattacharjee, R.
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Rai, K.N.
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Sahrawat, K.L.
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Longvah, T.
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[A simple and rapid screening method for grain zinc content in pearl millet]
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A simple and rapid screening method for grain zinc content in pearl millet