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Increasing awareness of the role of vitamin A (VA) in human health has led to international efforts to eliminate VA deficiency (VAD) as a public health problem. This paper examined community awareness of existence, signs and symptoms, causes, control of VAD as well as attitudes, so as to identify...


Oyunga, M.A.Omondi, D.O.Grant, F.K.E.[Awareness in the context of prevalence of vitamin A deficiency among households in Western Kenya using a cross-sectional study.]Awareness in the context of prevalence of vitamin A deficiency among households in Western Kenya using a cross-sectional study.

Orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) is a rich plant-based source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. In sub-Saharan Africa, sweetpotato is known as a food security crop but most varieties grown are high dry matter white-fleshed types, lacking beta-carotene. In 1995, researcher...


Low, J.W.Mwanga, R.O.M.Andrade, M.I.Carey, E.Ball, A.M.[Tackling vitamin A deficiency with biofortified sweetpotato in sub-Saharan Africa.]Tackling vitamin A deficiency with biofortified sweetpotato in sub-Saharan Africa.

Vitamin A (VA) deficiency (VAD) is a major nutritional public health problem among children under-5-years-old in the developing world including Kenya. A community-based crosssectional survey among 1,630 children (aged 6-23 mos) was undertaken in Western Kenya. A questionnaire was administered to ...


Oyunga, M.A.Grant, F.K.E.Omondi, D.O.Ouédraogo, H.Levin, C.Low, J.W.[Prevalence and predictors of vitamin a deficiency among infants in Western Kenya using a cross-sectional analysis.]Prevalence and predictors of vitamin a deficiency among infants in Western Kenya using a cross-sectional analysis.

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
Tlusty, Michael F.Tyedmers, PeterBailey, MeganZiegler, FriederikeHenriksson, Patrik J.G.Béné, ChristopheBush, SimonNewton, RichardAsche, FrankLittle, David C.Troell, MaxJonell, Malin[Reframing the sustainable seafood narrative]Reframing the sustainable seafood narrative
Hunter, D.Borelli, TeresaBeltrame, D.M.O.Oliveira, C.N.S.Coradin, LídioWasike, V.W.Wasilwa, L.Mwai, J.Manjella, A.Samarasinghe, G.W.L.Madhujith, T.Nadeeshani, H.V.H.Tan, A.Tuğrul Ay, S.Güzelsoy N.Lauridsen, N.Gee, E.Tartanac, F.[Potential of orphan crops for improving diets and nutrition]Potential of orphan crops for improving diets and nutrition

Background Child undernutrition is persistently high in the central Andes of Peru, and numerous smallholder households fail to meet their basic needs of energy, iron and zinc. Food-based approaches assume household-level nutrition can be improved following agricultural interventions. This study ...


Arce Indacochea, A.Creed-Kanashiro, Hilary M.Scurrah, M.Ccanto, Raul I.Olivera, EdgarBurra, Dharani DharHaan, Stefan de[The challenge of achieving basal energy, iron and zinc provision for home consumption through family farming in the Andes: a comparison of coverage through contemporary production systems and selected agricultural interventions]The challenge of achieving basal energy, iron and zinc provision for home consumption through family farming in the Andes: a comparison of coverage through contemporary production systems and selected agricultural interventions

Climate change, degradation of natural resources, conflict or civil war, diseases and poverty are among the key threats that impact agriculture, human nutrition, food security and food safety among rural households in developing countries. Sustainability of food systems and livelihoods will thus ...


Mwungu, Chris MiyinziShikuku, Kelvin MashisiaAtibo, ChristopherMwongera, Caroline[Survey-based data on food security, nutrition and agricultural production shocks among rural farming households in northern Uganda]Survey-based data on food security, nutrition and agricultural production shocks among rural farming households in northern Uganda
Benin, S.Ulimwengu, J.Matchaya, Greenwell C.Makombe, T.Lorka, M.Vodounhessi, A.Tefera, W.[Mutual accountability in CAADP [Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme] and agricultural transformation]Mutual accountability in CAADP [Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme] and agricultural transformation
Zerbini, E.Gemeda, T.Tegegne, AzageGebrewold, A.Franceschini, R.[The effects of work and nutritional supplementation on postpartum reproductive activities and progesterone secretion in F1 crossbred dairy cows in Ethiopia]The effects of work and nutritional supplementation on postpartum reproductive activities and progesterone secretion in F1 crossbred dairy cows in Ethiopia

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