Fish-Enhanced and Soybean-Enhanced Supplemental Snacks are Acceptable among Pregnant Women in Rural Kenya
| Autor: | Constance Gewa, Margaret Slavin, Cara L. Frankenfeld, Milton Omondi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Rural Population Cross-sectional study Geography Planning and Development Sensation Nutrient Pregnancy Environmental protection Environmental health Fish Products Humans Medicine Nutrition and Dietetics business.industry Malnutrition food and beverages Consumer Behavior Focus Groups Micronutrient Fish products medicine.disease Kenya Focus group Pregnancy Complications Cross-Sectional Studies Dietary Supplements Fish Female Soybeans Hiv status Snacks business Nutritive Value Food Science |
| Zdroj: | Food and Nutrition Bulletin. 35:S180-S187 |
| ISSN: | 1564-8265 0379-5721 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/15648265140354s303 |
| Popis: | Background Although animal-source foods provide a rich source of complete protein and a variety of micronutrients, a majority of these foods are not accessible to a large proportion of populations in low-income nations. Locally available and affordable nutrient-dense dietary solutions that are accessible all year round can provide the most viable solution to improving food and nutrition security for these vulnerable populations. However, their potential to improve nutritional status among pregnant women has not been documented. Objective The study was conducted to help guide the development of fish-enhanced and soybean-enhanced supplemental snacks and evaluate their acceptability among pregnant women in rural Kenya. Methods We developed fish-enhanced and soybean-enhanced snacks using the small local lake fish omena (Rastrineobola argentea) and soybean flour. A cross-sectional study design was used to assess snack acceptance levels among HIV-infected and -noninfected pregnant women, two high-risk groups for nutrient deficiencies. Results Overall, 96%, 80%, and 81% of participants, indicated that they liked the taste, odor, texture, and color of wheat, fish-enhanced, or soybean-enhanced snacks, respectively. No significant differences were noted across participants' HIV status. Focus group discussions with the women further supported results from the quantitative ratings. Conclusions Our analysis demonstrates the feasibility of developing acceptable, nutrient-dense food supplements using locally available foods in rural Kenya and contributes culturally acceptable, affordable, and sustainable solutions to the problem of undernutrition among pregnant women in low-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa. |
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