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Publikováno v:
F1000Research, Vol 11 (2024)
Cashew apples, although widely available and rich in nutrients are still underutilized after harvest in Tanzania. Approximately 2,327,000 metric tonnes of cashew apples are lost each year. Their counterpart, the cashew nut is highly appreciated and s
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/2d63eeaf10ab48f4a76133b040d459f6
Autor:
Neema Kassim, Francis Ngure, Laura Smith, Paul C. Turner, Rebecca Stoltzfus, Edna Makule, Nyabasi Makori, Erica Phillips
Publikováno v:
Maternal and Child Nutrition, Vol 19, Iss 3, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)
Abstract Aflatoxins are toxic secondary metabolites of fungi that colonize staple food crops, such as maize and groundnut, frequently used in complementary feeding. In preparation for a large trial, this pilot study examined if provision of a low‐a
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/290a31339a264195ab3ccb260469683b
Autor:
Erica Phillips, Francis Ngure, Laura E. Smith, Edna Makule, Paul C. Turner, Rebeca Nelson, Martin Kimanya, Rebecca Stoltzfus, Neema Kassim
Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2020)
Abstract Background The number of stunted children has fallen globally but continues to increase in Africa. Stunting is estimated to contribute to 14–17% of child deaths under 5 years of age and is a risk factor for poor cognitive and motor develop
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https://doaj.org/article/138eff5c5f78457d9ebd75c3744abcbe
Publikováno v:
Maternal and Child Nutrition, Vol 17, Iss 4, Pp n/a-n/a (2021)
Abstract Complementary feeding of 6‐ to 24‐month‐old infants and young children with adequate, safe and developmentally appropriate food is essential to child health. Inappropriate complementary foods and feeding practices are linked to the hig
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/c6cd795df2df40d7a05de4c8b4f181a1
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Food Science, Vol 2021 (2021)
Complementary foods based on habitual cereals such as maize have been linked with the promotion of undernutrition in young children. Blending the starchy-rich maize with nutritious-rich indigenous food such as oyster mushroom could improve the nutrit
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https://doaj.org/article/1152948290b1442aa22783303c2fb7a9
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Food Science, Vol 2021 (2021)
The selection of healthy fats for consumption is important. Linoleic acid (LA) (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (omega-3) are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids required for the maintenance of good health; however, LA derivatives such as a
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https://doaj.org/article/7363665783da43ec841d76ce0d6155ea
Publikováno v:
Cogent Food & Agriculture, Vol 7, Iss 1 (2021)
In sub-Saharan Africa, nutrient deficiency remains a challenge. The challenge is partly due to the underutilization of available local nutrient sources and failure to optimize nutrients based on agro-climatic conditions. This study investigated the n
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/94bdbe94e9e04bbaae4347f1ad4b9ded
Publikováno v:
Cogent Food & Agriculture, Vol 6, Iss 1 (2020)
Aflatoxins (AFs) and Fumonisins (FBs) are common contaminants of maize, from secondary metabolites of fungi. Presence of AFs and FBs in maize-based complimentary food is evident in various studies conducted in Tanzania and elsewhere. Consequently, In
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/b96ddb0ada854685ad248967c9d7347d
Publikováno v:
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, Vol 2020 (2020)
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess dietary practices, nutrient adequacy, and nutrition status among 164 adolescents aged between 16 and 19 years in boarding secondary schools in the Kilimanjaro region. In-depth interviews and a survey gu
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/85d6d0b093db4a01ad2674ad5273616b
Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2018)
Abstract Background Achieving nutritional requirements for pregnant and lactating mothers in rural households while maintaining the intake of local and culture-specific foods can be a difficult task. Deploying a linear goal programming approach can e
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https://doaj.org/article/9b92ea038ef14b359574875ce371e282