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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.Amthor, R.Mallowa, S.Nungo, R.Maziya-Dixon, B.B.Gichuki, S.Mbanaso, A.Manary, M.[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]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

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.Amthor, R.Maziya-Dixon, B.B.Egesi, Chiedozie N.Mallowa, S.Nungo, R.Gichuki, S.Mbanaso, A.Manary, M.J.[Children consuming cassava as a staple food are at risk for inadequate zinc, iron, and vitamin A intake]Children consuming cassava as a staple food are at risk for inadequate zinc, iron, and vitamin A intake

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