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Background: Although the use of micronutrient powders (MNPs) is considered the preferred approach for childhood anemia control, concerns about iron-related morbidity from clinical trials have challenged programmatic scale-up. Objective: We aimed to measure the effects of community-based sales of ...


Suchdev, P.S.Addo, O.Y.Martorell, R.Grant, F.K.Ruth, L.J.Patel, M.K.Juliao, P.C.Quick, R.Flores-Ayala, R.[Effects of community-based sales of micronutrient powders on morbidity episodes in preschool children in Western Kenya.]Effects of community-based sales of micronutrient powders on morbidity episodes in preschool children in Western Kenya.

Stunting increases the risk of illness and premature death in children. It is associated with abnormal physical growth, delayed mental development, poorer school performance and later reduced productivity in the work force. “The effects of stunted growth can be permanent and even passed to the n...


International Center for Tropical Agriculture[Towards tackling stunting in children in Rwanda under two-years-old: a multi-faceted approach]Towards tackling stunting in children in Rwanda under two-years-old: a multi-faceted approach

Iron deficiency is a major public health problem worldwide, with the highest burden among children. The objective of this randomized efficacy feeding trial was to determine the effects of consuming iron-biofortified beans (Fe-Beans) on the iron status in children, compared to control beans (Contr...


Finkelstein, Julia L.Mehta, SaurabhVillalpando, SalvadorMundo-Rosas, VeronicaLuna, Sarah V.Rahn, MaikeShamah-Levy, TeresaBeebe, Stephen E.Haas, Jere D.[A Randomized Feeding Trial of Iron-Biofortified Beans in School Children in Mexico]A Randomized Feeding Trial of Iron-Biofortified Beans in School Children in Mexico

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

A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out with 603 children ages 5 and under and 500 of their mothers from 510 households to examine the prevalence of undernutrition and chronic diseases among the Khasis of North-East India. Anthropometric measurements including Mid-Upper Arm Circum...


Chyne, D.A.L.Meshram, I.I.Rajendran, A.Kodali, V.Getti, N.Roy, P.Kuhnlein, H.V.Longvah, T.[Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India]Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India

Despite the importance of the nutritional status and food systems of Indigenous Peoples, the subject has received very little attention, especially in North-East India. Therefore, a community-based cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among Chakhesang mothers with children under 5 ye...


Longvah, T.Khutsoh, B.Meshram, I.I.Krishna, S.Kodali, V.Roy, P.Kuhnlein, H.V.[Mother and child nutrition among the Chakhesang tribe in the state of Nagaland, North-East India]Mother and child nutrition among the Chakhesang tribe in the state of Nagaland, North-East India

This research examines the suitability of community-based participatory workshops for developing agricultural activities in order to diversify diets. It represents the second part of a project that consists of a diagnostic phase documenting agricultural biodiversity and nutrition (phase I), parti...


Boedecker, J.Termote, C.Kennedy, G.[Community-based development of agricultural activities aiming to improve dietary diversity in Western Kenya [poster]]Community-based development of agricultural activities aiming to improve dietary diversity in Western Kenya [poster]

The mothers/care-givers, and the communities in general, will benefit from locally adapted information and knowledge on how to improve diets making the best use of the locally available biodiversity. Better knowledge and improved complementary feeding practices will contribute to better nutrition...


Ntandou-Bouzitou, G.D.Termote, C.Waliou, A.Mutanen, M.[The role of local biodiversity in meeting nutritional requirements for complementary foods of infants and young children, Southern Benin]The role of local biodiversity in meeting nutritional requirements for complementary foods of infants and young children, Southern Benin

Malnutrition among children under 5 years is still a widespread problem in many developing countries. While consuming a variety of foods is important for meeting essential nutrient requirements, traditional diets fed to children in many developing countries are based predominantly on starchy stap...


Keding, G.B.Waswa, L.M.[Diversifying local diets: nutrition education for mothers/caregivers improved the diversity of complementary foods of children in Western Kenya]Diversifying local diets: nutrition education for mothers/caregivers improved the diversity of complementary foods of children in Western Kenya

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