This document discusses plans for a field trial of mobile devices. It outlines the scope, abbreviations used, story of past projects, cooperation models with various companies, field trial scenarios including major tests performed and locations, and a suggested method for conducting field trials with IT companies like Liteon. The method involves defining locations, creating a field trial plan, arranging contacts and equipment, establishing a schedule and estimated costs, and having the customer approve the plans and share costs.
This document discusses different types of field trials and clinical trials. It describes trials based on their purpose (e.g. pharmacological, therapeutic effect), control (e.g. uncontrolled, randomized controlled), scale (e.g. exploratory, confirmatory), and design (e.g. parallel group, crossover, sequential, factorial). Key considerations for trial protocols include the primary hypothesis, experimental units, population, admission/exclusion criteria, blinding, data collection and analysis methods. The goal is to evaluate treatments under controlled and operational conditions to accurately assess efficacy and safety.
This study evaluated the antibacterial effects of copper on microorganisms isolated from bovine mastitis. Milk samples were collected from dairy farms in central and southern Chile between March and September 2013. A total of 327 microorganisms were isolated and identified, with the most common being Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus uberis, and coagulase-negative Staphylococci. Antibiotic susceptibility testing found 34% of isolates were resistant to at least one antibiotic. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assays found that 250 ppm copper inhibited the growth of 65% of isolates. The remaining isolates were inhibited by concentrations between 375-1000 ppm copper. Copper
The document discusses the adulteration of meat with water or other liquids according to Hong Kong law. It is illegal to inject water or other liquids into meat intended for human consumption or to sell such adulterated meat. Violators can face fines and imprisonment. Examples are given of beef being injected with oil and poultry meat being injected with brine. The trade is advised not to import or sell adulterated meat and import licenses will not be issued for adulterated meat even if it has health certificates from the exporting country.
This document discusses Clostridium botulinum and botulism. It covers the classification, morphology, toxins produced, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and prevention of botulism in humans and animals. Botulism is caused by a potent toxin produced by C. botulinum which prevents the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions. There are three main forms - foodborne, infant, and wound botulism. The toxin is extremely lethal and botulinum toxin has been developed as a biological weapon due to its high toxicity.
Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis are common pathogenic Gram-positive cocci that can cause opportunistic infections. S. aureus is more virulent and can produce a variety of conditions depending on the site of infection, while S. epidermidis normally inhabits human skin and can cause infection in immunocompromised individuals. These bacteria employ various virulence factors like protein A, clumping factor, and toxins to evade the immune system and cause disease. Common infections include skin infections, food poisoning, toxic shock syndrome, bacteremia, endocarditis, and pneumonia. Treatment involves antibiotics like methicillin, but many strains have developed resistance including MRSA.
This study by Cenacle Research is aimed at Attribution of Food borne illnesses to Food Commodities with the goal of Measuring probability and magnitude of disease outbreaks at a specific region and time based on historical outbreak data. The question that this kind of study aims at answering is: Government has a target for disease control – what is the probability that the targets can be met?
Know more at: http://cenacle.co.in/
This document discusses plans for a field trial of mobile devices. It outlines the scope, abbreviations used, story of past projects, cooperation models with various companies, field trial scenarios including major tests performed and locations, and a suggested method for conducting field trials with IT companies like Liteon. The method involves defining locations, creating a field trial plan, arranging contacts and equipment, establishing a schedule and estimated costs, and having the customer approve the plans and share costs.
This document discusses different types of field trials and clinical trials. It describes trials based on their purpose (e.g. pharmacological, therapeutic effect), control (e.g. uncontrolled, randomized controlled), scale (e.g. exploratory, confirmatory), and design (e.g. parallel group, crossover, sequential, factorial). Key considerations for trial protocols include the primary hypothesis, experimental units, population, admission/exclusion criteria, blinding, data collection and analysis methods. The goal is to evaluate treatments under controlled and operational conditions to accurately assess efficacy and safety.
This study evaluated the antibacterial effects of copper on microorganisms isolated from bovine mastitis. Milk samples were collected from dairy farms in central and southern Chile between March and September 2013. A total of 327 microorganisms were isolated and identified, with the most common being Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus uberis, and coagulase-negative Staphylococci. Antibiotic susceptibility testing found 34% of isolates were resistant to at least one antibiotic. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assays found that 250 ppm copper inhibited the growth of 65% of isolates. The remaining isolates were inhibited by concentrations between 375-1000 ppm copper. Copper
The document discusses the adulteration of meat with water or other liquids according to Hong Kong law. It is illegal to inject water or other liquids into meat intended for human consumption or to sell such adulterated meat. Violators can face fines and imprisonment. Examples are given of beef being injected with oil and poultry meat being injected with brine. The trade is advised not to import or sell adulterated meat and import licenses will not be issued for adulterated meat even if it has health certificates from the exporting country.
This document discusses Clostridium botulinum and botulism. It covers the classification, morphology, toxins produced, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and prevention of botulism in humans and animals. Botulism is caused by a potent toxin produced by C. botulinum which prevents the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions. There are three main forms - foodborne, infant, and wound botulism. The toxin is extremely lethal and botulinum toxin has been developed as a biological weapon due to its high toxicity.
Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis are common pathogenic Gram-positive cocci that can cause opportunistic infections. S. aureus is more virulent and can produce a variety of conditions depending on the site of infection, while S. epidermidis normally inhabits human skin and can cause infection in immunocompromised individuals. These bacteria employ various virulence factors like protein A, clumping factor, and toxins to evade the immune system and cause disease. Common infections include skin infections, food poisoning, toxic shock syndrome, bacteremia, endocarditis, and pneumonia. Treatment involves antibiotics like methicillin, but many strains have developed resistance including MRSA.
This study by Cenacle Research is aimed at Attribution of Food borne illnesses to Food Commodities with the goal of Measuring probability and magnitude of disease outbreaks at a specific region and time based on historical outbreak data. The question that this kind of study aims at answering is: Government has a target for disease control – what is the probability that the targets can be met?
Know more at: http://cenacle.co.in/
This document summarizes Clostridium botulinum, which is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium that produces the potent neurotoxin botulinum toxin. It causes the illness botulism in humans through foodborne transmission or wound infection. The botulinum toxin works by blocking the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions, causing flaccid paralysis. Symptoms vary depending on exposure but include double vision, difficulty swallowing and breathing. Diagnosis involves testing for the toxin in samples. Treatment utilizes an antitoxin to neutralize the circulating toxin.
The document summarizes a study comparing the susceptibility of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) to bovine myeloid antimicrobial peptide (BMAP-28) and its analogs. The study found that amino acid substitutions in the analog peptides did not change their antimicrobial activity against MSSA and MRSA. It also revealed that MRSA had a significantly higher percentage of cis-11-eicosenoic acid and lower percentage of palmitic acid in its total detected fatty acids compared to MSSA. These findings provide new insights into differences in bacterial susceptibility to BMAP-28.
This document discusses meat processing and value-added meat products. It begins with definitions of meat and meat processing. It then provides information on global and Indian meat production scenarios. It discusses SWOT analysis, preservation techniques, modern processing technologies, equipment used, and various processed meat products. It highlights advantages of meat processing and new trends. It concludes by discussing future projections of increased meat production and consumption to feed a growing global population.
This document discusses Staphylococcus aureus and methods for its laboratory diagnosis. It notes that S. aureus is commonly found in the nose and can cause infections, while S. epidermidis lives on the skin and S. saprophyticus in the vagina. Diagnosis involves collecting samples from infections and using gram staining, culturing, and biochemical tests like catalase, coagulase and novobiocin to identify the species. Rapid PCR tests are also now used to diagnose S. aureus.
Staphylococcus aureus es un agente bacteriano común que causa una amplia gama de infecciones, desde leves hasta potencialmente mortales. Es un coco grampositivo que se transmite entre personas y coloniza la piel y mucosas. Produce diversas toxinas que causan enfermedades como neumonías, intoxicaciones alimentarias, shock tóxico y otras infecciones. Su diagnóstico se realiza mediante cultivos bacteriológicos e identificación bioquímica, y su tratamiento depende del tipo y gravedad de la infección.
Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive, non-motile, non-sporing bacterium that forms clusters resembling bunches of grapes under the microscope due to multiplying in two planes. It grows on nutrient agar and blood agar to form creamy, circular colonies. It produces hemolysins and enterotoxins that can cause food poisoning when the toxins are ingested. S. aureus commonly resides in the nostrils and can cause infections when contaminated hands or objects touch wounds, leading to issues like cellulitis, pneumonia, or urinary tract infections.
Recent Development In Halal Food AnalysisIslamiculture
The document summarizes recent developments in halal food analysis. It discusses the increasing global demand for halal food due to the Muslim population growth. Ensuring food is genuinely halal according to Islamic law is important but challenging given modern food processing and fraudulent cases. New analytical methods are being developed including FTIR spectroscopy, electronic nose technology, and molecular biology techniques to better detect haram ingredients like pork in processed foods claimed to be halal.
The document summarizes food adulteration in Bangladesh. It discusses common types of food adulteration such as in cooked food, fish, vegetables and juice. It also discusses reasons for adulteration like lack of enforcement and awareness. Adulteration negatively impacts health and statistics show that 76% of foods are adulterated. The document recommends stricter enforcement of food laws, advanced technology, reduced chemicals, awareness campaigns and political action to curb adulteration.
Adulteration refers to mixing inferior or harmful substances into food and drink intended for sale, making the products impure and unfit for human consumption. The FDA prohibits adulterated foods, drugs, and cosmetics from being transported between states. Common food adulterants include metanil yellow, kesari dal, and argemone seeds which are added to foods like turmeric, pulses, and mustard to enhance color but can be carcinogenic if consumed long-term. Adulteration can be detected through visual examination, smell tests, chemical reactions, and examining residues left on blotting paper.
Adulteration of food involves substituting genuine food ingredients with inferior or cheaper alternatives, which deceives consumers and can cause health issues. Historically, adulteration was common, sometimes using dangerous substances, but increased regulation and awareness have helped reduce unsafe practices. In India, food adulteration remains a serious problem, motivated by financial gain, that the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act aims to address through setting standards and testing. Simple chemical tests can identify common adulterants in foods like milk, spices and oils.
Clostridium botulinum is a gram positive, spore-forming bacterium that produces botulinum toxin, which causes flaccid paralysis. There are seven subtypes of botulinum toxin labeled A-G. C. botulinum spores are found worldwide in soil and can contaminate food. Botulism results from ingesting, inhaling, or having an open wound exposed to the toxin. Symptoms include muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Treatment involves an antitoxin administration and supportive care.
1) The document discusses the opportunity for technology to improve organizational efficiency and transition economies into a "smart and clean world."
2) It argues that aggregate efficiency has stalled at around 22% for 30 years due to limitations of the Second Industrial Revolution, but that digitizing transport, energy, and communication through technologies like blockchain can help manage resources and increase efficiency.
3) Technologies like precision agriculture, cloud computing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles may allow for "dematerialization" and do more with fewer physical resources through effects like reduced waste and need for transportation/logistics infrastructure.
Bruce Cogill (Bioversity) - Drivers of UndernutritionACIAR
This document discusses the drivers of undernutrition in Eastern and Southern Africa. It provides conceptual frameworks that show the complex interactions between nutritional status, food and nutrient intake, health, and the environment. The frameworks demonstrate how factors like poverty, inequality, climate change, conflicts, and poor governance can negatively impact nutrition outcomes in the region beyond just biological factors. Additionally, the document presents data showing that while economic growth has occurred in some countries, undernutrition has not improved at the same rate, calling for more integrated interventions. It also highlights the need to consider food systems and the co-existence of undernutrition and obesity in women in highly stunted regions.
P1.2. Research on Agriculture for Improved NutritionGCARD Conferences
This research project aims to improve nutrition in Zambia by establishing smallholder model farmers to practice homestead gardening and small-scale animal husbandry. The project will provide vegetable seeds and small animals initially, then support farmers to independently generate their own inputs. The project aims to reduce chronic malnutrition among young children and improve the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women by enhancing food consumption, dietary diversity, and the availability of nutritious foods. Key measures include the prevalence of stunting and wasting in children under 5, as well as household hunger, dietary diversity, and infant and young child feeding practices. The project also aims to improve maternal health, involvement in income-generating work, and use of loans for agricultural purposes to
Bruce Cogill (Bioversity) - Nutrition and Marketing Diversity ProgrammeACIAR
Bruce Cogill is the leader of the Nutrition and Marketing Diversity Programme at Bioversity International. The programme aims to 1) strengthen the evidence base for the role of biodiversity in nutrition and health, 2) conduct operations research on agricultural biodiversity practices to improve food and nutrition security, 3) promote more nutritious foods through value chains, and 4) inform nutrition and health policy. Primary beneficiaries include smallholder farmers, urban populations without dietary diversity, and food-insecure communities. Current projects examine the cost and nutritional contribution of local foods, infant and child feeding practices in Benin, market access and nutrition, and the impact of agrobiodiversity on women's and children's nutrition in Kenya.
The economic consequences of high maternal and child undernutrition cannot be overstated. A combination of high maternal undernutrition and postnatal factors cause child undernutrition, which in turn can influence children’s school performance and their future occupational choices, and can undermine the future productivity of nations. Notwithstanding rapid economic growth in a number of South Asian countries (including Bangladesh and India), the pace of improvements in maternal and child undernutrition in the region remains deeply unsatisfactory. Bangladesh has made considerable progress in addressing the non-income poverty indicators for the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG1)—that is, reducing the prevalence of underweight children under five years of age—but improvements are slowing, which raises questions about whether the target will be achieved or not. Furthermore, the overall levels of maternal and child undernutrition are still high in Bangladesh, and further investments are needed to accelerate improvements and prevent the negative impact of maternal and child undernutrition on long-term development. This paper is, therefore, about the
policy focus that is needed to greatly improve the current status of maternal and children nutrition. Although overweight and obesity are emerging problems in Bangladesh, this paper will not address this aspect of undernutrition. However, it is a potential concern in the future, and this trend should be monitored.
Science Forum 2013 (www.scienceforum13.org)
Plenary Session: Regional Perspectives on Nutrition and Health Outcomes
Prabhu Pingali, Cornell University: Main presentation
Presented by Delia Grace to the Progress Meeting on Ecosystem Approaches to the Better Management of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases in the South East Asian Region, Bangkok, 10-13 December 2011.
International agricultural research and agricultural associated diseasesILRI
Presentation by Delia Grace and John McDermott at a workshop at the Global Risk Forum One Health Summit 2012 "One Health–One Planet–One Future: Risks and Opportunities", Davos, Switzerland, 19-22 February 2012.
IRJET-The Comparative Study of Patients in Paras Hospital, Gurgaon and People...IRJET Journal
This study compared the knowledge of vitamin D and E content in food products between patients at Paras Hospital in Gurgaon, India and residents of sector 15 in Gurgaon. A questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of 30 subjects total, with 15 patients and 15 residents. The mean knowledge score of patients was 0.73 while residents was 0.66. For daily vitamin D requirements, the patient mean was 1.44 and resident mean was 2.8. For vitamin E, both groups had a mean of 1.68. The results showed that patients and residents had similar levels of knowledge regarding vitamin D and E content.
Policies and Programs on food and Nutrition in Ethiopiaessp2
This document outlines policies and programs on food and nutrition in Ethiopia. It discusses nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions, and the pathways through which nutrition-sensitive interventions can affect diet and food systems. It then provides an overview of Ethiopia's policy landscape on food and nutrition, outlining various strategies and policies that aim to improve nutrition, including the Food, Nutrition and Policy, Agriculture Growth Program Phase II, Productive Safety Net Program, and National Nutrition Program. The document concludes that Ethiopia has a favorable policy environment for improving diets and nutrition, but effective implementation, coordination, evidence-based scaling up of interventions, and strong monitoring and evaluation are still needed.
This document summarizes Clostridium botulinum, which is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium that produces the potent neurotoxin botulinum toxin. It causes the illness botulism in humans through foodborne transmission or wound infection. The botulinum toxin works by blocking the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions, causing flaccid paralysis. Symptoms vary depending on exposure but include double vision, difficulty swallowing and breathing. Diagnosis involves testing for the toxin in samples. Treatment utilizes an antitoxin to neutralize the circulating toxin.
The document summarizes a study comparing the susceptibility of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) to bovine myeloid antimicrobial peptide (BMAP-28) and its analogs. The study found that amino acid substitutions in the analog peptides did not change their antimicrobial activity against MSSA and MRSA. It also revealed that MRSA had a significantly higher percentage of cis-11-eicosenoic acid and lower percentage of palmitic acid in its total detected fatty acids compared to MSSA. These findings provide new insights into differences in bacterial susceptibility to BMAP-28.
This document discusses meat processing and value-added meat products. It begins with definitions of meat and meat processing. It then provides information on global and Indian meat production scenarios. It discusses SWOT analysis, preservation techniques, modern processing technologies, equipment used, and various processed meat products. It highlights advantages of meat processing and new trends. It concludes by discussing future projections of increased meat production and consumption to feed a growing global population.
This document discusses Staphylococcus aureus and methods for its laboratory diagnosis. It notes that S. aureus is commonly found in the nose and can cause infections, while S. epidermidis lives on the skin and S. saprophyticus in the vagina. Diagnosis involves collecting samples from infections and using gram staining, culturing, and biochemical tests like catalase, coagulase and novobiocin to identify the species. Rapid PCR tests are also now used to diagnose S. aureus.
Staphylococcus aureus es un agente bacteriano común que causa una amplia gama de infecciones, desde leves hasta potencialmente mortales. Es un coco grampositivo que se transmite entre personas y coloniza la piel y mucosas. Produce diversas toxinas que causan enfermedades como neumonías, intoxicaciones alimentarias, shock tóxico y otras infecciones. Su diagnóstico se realiza mediante cultivos bacteriológicos e identificación bioquímica, y su tratamiento depende del tipo y gravedad de la infección.
Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive, non-motile, non-sporing bacterium that forms clusters resembling bunches of grapes under the microscope due to multiplying in two planes. It grows on nutrient agar and blood agar to form creamy, circular colonies. It produces hemolysins and enterotoxins that can cause food poisoning when the toxins are ingested. S. aureus commonly resides in the nostrils and can cause infections when contaminated hands or objects touch wounds, leading to issues like cellulitis, pneumonia, or urinary tract infections.
Recent Development In Halal Food AnalysisIslamiculture
The document summarizes recent developments in halal food analysis. It discusses the increasing global demand for halal food due to the Muslim population growth. Ensuring food is genuinely halal according to Islamic law is important but challenging given modern food processing and fraudulent cases. New analytical methods are being developed including FTIR spectroscopy, electronic nose technology, and molecular biology techniques to better detect haram ingredients like pork in processed foods claimed to be halal.
The document summarizes food adulteration in Bangladesh. It discusses common types of food adulteration such as in cooked food, fish, vegetables and juice. It also discusses reasons for adulteration like lack of enforcement and awareness. Adulteration negatively impacts health and statistics show that 76% of foods are adulterated. The document recommends stricter enforcement of food laws, advanced technology, reduced chemicals, awareness campaigns and political action to curb adulteration.
Adulteration refers to mixing inferior or harmful substances into food and drink intended for sale, making the products impure and unfit for human consumption. The FDA prohibits adulterated foods, drugs, and cosmetics from being transported between states. Common food adulterants include metanil yellow, kesari dal, and argemone seeds which are added to foods like turmeric, pulses, and mustard to enhance color but can be carcinogenic if consumed long-term. Adulteration can be detected through visual examination, smell tests, chemical reactions, and examining residues left on blotting paper.
Adulteration of food involves substituting genuine food ingredients with inferior or cheaper alternatives, which deceives consumers and can cause health issues. Historically, adulteration was common, sometimes using dangerous substances, but increased regulation and awareness have helped reduce unsafe practices. In India, food adulteration remains a serious problem, motivated by financial gain, that the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act aims to address through setting standards and testing. Simple chemical tests can identify common adulterants in foods like milk, spices and oils.
Clostridium botulinum is a gram positive, spore-forming bacterium that produces botulinum toxin, which causes flaccid paralysis. There are seven subtypes of botulinum toxin labeled A-G. C. botulinum spores are found worldwide in soil and can contaminate food. Botulism results from ingesting, inhaling, or having an open wound exposed to the toxin. Symptoms include muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Treatment involves an antitoxin administration and supportive care.
1) The document discusses the opportunity for technology to improve organizational efficiency and transition economies into a "smart and clean world."
2) It argues that aggregate efficiency has stalled at around 22% for 30 years due to limitations of the Second Industrial Revolution, but that digitizing transport, energy, and communication through technologies like blockchain can help manage resources and increase efficiency.
3) Technologies like precision agriculture, cloud computing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles may allow for "dematerialization" and do more with fewer physical resources through effects like reduced waste and need for transportation/logistics infrastructure.
Bruce Cogill (Bioversity) - Drivers of UndernutritionACIAR
This document discusses the drivers of undernutrition in Eastern and Southern Africa. It provides conceptual frameworks that show the complex interactions between nutritional status, food and nutrient intake, health, and the environment. The frameworks demonstrate how factors like poverty, inequality, climate change, conflicts, and poor governance can negatively impact nutrition outcomes in the region beyond just biological factors. Additionally, the document presents data showing that while economic growth has occurred in some countries, undernutrition has not improved at the same rate, calling for more integrated interventions. It also highlights the need to consider food systems and the co-existence of undernutrition and obesity in women in highly stunted regions.
P1.2. Research on Agriculture for Improved NutritionGCARD Conferences
This research project aims to improve nutrition in Zambia by establishing smallholder model farmers to practice homestead gardening and small-scale animal husbandry. The project will provide vegetable seeds and small animals initially, then support farmers to independently generate their own inputs. The project aims to reduce chronic malnutrition among young children and improve the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women by enhancing food consumption, dietary diversity, and the availability of nutritious foods. Key measures include the prevalence of stunting and wasting in children under 5, as well as household hunger, dietary diversity, and infant and young child feeding practices. The project also aims to improve maternal health, involvement in income-generating work, and use of loans for agricultural purposes to
Bruce Cogill (Bioversity) - Nutrition and Marketing Diversity ProgrammeACIAR
Bruce Cogill is the leader of the Nutrition and Marketing Diversity Programme at Bioversity International. The programme aims to 1) strengthen the evidence base for the role of biodiversity in nutrition and health, 2) conduct operations research on agricultural biodiversity practices to improve food and nutrition security, 3) promote more nutritious foods through value chains, and 4) inform nutrition and health policy. Primary beneficiaries include smallholder farmers, urban populations without dietary diversity, and food-insecure communities. Current projects examine the cost and nutritional contribution of local foods, infant and child feeding practices in Benin, market access and nutrition, and the impact of agrobiodiversity on women's and children's nutrition in Kenya.
The economic consequences of high maternal and child undernutrition cannot be overstated. A combination of high maternal undernutrition and postnatal factors cause child undernutrition, which in turn can influence children’s school performance and their future occupational choices, and can undermine the future productivity of nations. Notwithstanding rapid economic growth in a number of South Asian countries (including Bangladesh and India), the pace of improvements in maternal and child undernutrition in the region remains deeply unsatisfactory. Bangladesh has made considerable progress in addressing the non-income poverty indicators for the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG1)—that is, reducing the prevalence of underweight children under five years of age—but improvements are slowing, which raises questions about whether the target will be achieved or not. Furthermore, the overall levels of maternal and child undernutrition are still high in Bangladesh, and further investments are needed to accelerate improvements and prevent the negative impact of maternal and child undernutrition on long-term development. This paper is, therefore, about the
policy focus that is needed to greatly improve the current status of maternal and children nutrition. Although overweight and obesity are emerging problems in Bangladesh, this paper will not address this aspect of undernutrition. However, it is a potential concern in the future, and this trend should be monitored.
Science Forum 2013 (www.scienceforum13.org)
Plenary Session: Regional Perspectives on Nutrition and Health Outcomes
Prabhu Pingali, Cornell University: Main presentation
Presented by Delia Grace to the Progress Meeting on Ecosystem Approaches to the Better Management of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases in the South East Asian Region, Bangkok, 10-13 December 2011.
International agricultural research and agricultural associated diseasesILRI
Presentation by Delia Grace and John McDermott at a workshop at the Global Risk Forum One Health Summit 2012 "One Health–One Planet–One Future: Risks and Opportunities", Davos, Switzerland, 19-22 February 2012.
IRJET-The Comparative Study of Patients in Paras Hospital, Gurgaon and People...IRJET Journal
This study compared the knowledge of vitamin D and E content in food products between patients at Paras Hospital in Gurgaon, India and residents of sector 15 in Gurgaon. A questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of 30 subjects total, with 15 patients and 15 residents. The mean knowledge score of patients was 0.73 while residents was 0.66. For daily vitamin D requirements, the patient mean was 1.44 and resident mean was 2.8. For vitamin E, both groups had a mean of 1.68. The results showed that patients and residents had similar levels of knowledge regarding vitamin D and E content.
Policies and Programs on food and Nutrition in Ethiopiaessp2
This document outlines policies and programs on food and nutrition in Ethiopia. It discusses nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions, and the pathways through which nutrition-sensitive interventions can affect diet and food systems. It then provides an overview of Ethiopia's policy landscape on food and nutrition, outlining various strategies and policies that aim to improve nutrition, including the Food, Nutrition and Policy, Agriculture Growth Program Phase II, Productive Safety Net Program, and National Nutrition Program. The document concludes that Ethiopia has a favorable policy environment for improving diets and nutrition, but effective implementation, coordination, evidence-based scaling up of interventions, and strong monitoring and evaluation are still needed.
Pathways to improved nutrition in the Ethiopian Highlands africa-rising
Poster prepared by Kalpana Sharma, Zelalem Lema, Tesfaye Hailu, Kindu Mekonnen and Mariama Fofanah for the Africa RISING Ethiopia Review and Planning Meeting, Addis Ababa, 29-30 November 2016
This seminar paper reviews the role of science, technology, and innovation in ensuring food security in Ethiopia. It discusses how Ethiopia has struggled with food insecurity and dependence on food aid. It outlines the objectives of reviewing how STI can address the four dimensions of food availability, access, utilization, and stability. The paper then examines various technologies that can improve agricultural productivity, minimize food losses, fortify crops with nutrients, and help combat climate impacts on food systems. It concludes that STI has an important role to play in producing more food, addressing undernutrition, and enhancing stable food security in Ethiopia.
This seminar paper reviews the role of science, technology, and innovation in ensuring food security in Ethiopia. It discusses how Ethiopia has struggled with food insecurity and dependence on food aid. It outlines the objectives of reviewing how STI can address the four dimensions of food availability, access, utilization, and stability. The paper then examines various technologies that can improve agricultural productivity, food access through post-harvest handling and processing, food nutrition through biofortification, and stability through climate-smart agriculture and early warning systems. It concludes that STI has an important role to play in developing innovative food systems and ensuring food security in Ethiopia.
This seminar paper reviews the role of science, technology, and innovation in ensuring food security in Ethiopia. It discusses how Ethiopia has struggled with food insecurity and dependence on food aid. It outlines the objectives of reviewing how STI can address the four dimensions of food availability, access, utilization, and stability. The paper then examines various technologies that can improve agricultural productivity, food access through reductions in post-harvest losses, food nutrition through biofortification, and food stability through climate-smart agriculture and early warning systems. It concludes that STI has an important role to play in developing innovative food systems and ensuring food security in Ethiopia.
This seminar paper reviews the role of science, technology, and innovation in ensuring food security in Ethiopia. It discusses how Ethiopia has struggled with food insecurity and dependence on food aid. It outlines the objectives of reviewing how STI can address the four dimensions of food availability, access, utilization, and stability. The paper then examines various technologies that can improve agricultural productivity, food access through reductions in post-harvest losses, food nutrition through biofortification, and food stability through climate-smart agriculture and early warning systems. It concludes that STI has an important role to play in developing innovative food systems and addressing all aspects of food security in Ethiopia.
This document discusses engaging businesses to improve nutrition in East and Southern Africa. It outlines the following key points:
1. Africa faces a double burden of malnutrition with both undernutrition and overnutrition issues. Food systems are challenged by pressures like urbanization and climate change.
2. There are opportunities for private sector involvement to positively influence food systems and nutrition. Food companies help determine food availability, affordability and quality as consumer demands change.
3. A multi-stakeholder approach is needed, including defining joint accountability between public and private sectors. The private sector can help improve food production, processing, storage and marketing of nutritious foods.
Presentation of BFN activities at the Alacati Herb FestivalTeresa Borelli
Recent successes in BFN activities were presented at the Biodiversity for Food & Nutrition Conference organized in the framework of the Alacati Herb Festival in Turkey in March 2015.
Taking Research to Private Sector – Lessons learnt from the ACIAR Veneer proj...ACIAR
ACIAR is funding a project to test and develop new processing methods and products from veneer using Acacia wood. The collaborative project involves a number of Australian and Vietnamese research agencies, processing companies and donors. Details at veneervalue.com.
Accelerating Innovation in Agriculture 2014 01-23 ACIAR
Dr Achim Dobermann, outgoing Deputy Director General (Research) International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) presented a seminar at ACIAR on “Accelerating Agricultural Innovations for the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda” on 23 January 2014
Research and technology options for increasing crop yields and enhancing soil...ACIAR
The document discusses research and technology options for increasing crop yields and soil fertility in South Sudan. It provides background on South Sudan's land use and challenges facing its agriculture sector. Specifically:
- South Sudan has significant arable land but most agriculture is traditional and rain-fed, leading to low and unstable yields.
- Two civil wars resulted in loss of seeds, farming skills, and interest in agriculture. Overall crop yields are very low across the country.
- Options discussed to address this include on-farm research trials of techniques like intercropping and cover crops, providing agricultural inputs, improving infrastructure, and emphasizing applied research and extension services. The goal is to develop sustainable solutions to boost yields and soil health
Presentation by David Shearer to Fisheries Project Leader Meeting, june 2013ACIAR
Presentation by David Shearer, ACIAR Director Corporate, to the ACIAR Fisheries Project Leader Meeting, June 2013.
Topic: About ACIAR - current developments (external review), reporting against the CAPF, situation report.
Tackling food and nutrition security: the importance of gender specific activ...ACIAR
Dr Brigitte Bagnol is a researcher associated with the International Rural Poultry Centre (IRPC), KYEEMA Foundation, Australia and part of the AIFSC project 'Strengthening food security through family poultry and crop integration'. Her presentation looks at the gender dimensions of this work.
HarvestPlus: Progress To Date and Future ChallengesACIAR
HarvestPlus aims to improve nutrition through biofortified staple crops. It has made progress breeding crops with higher micronutrient levels, shown these nutrients are bioavailable, and facilitated the release and adoption of biofortified varieties in several countries. However, challenges remain to scale up delivery in target countries through mass distribution and ensure biofortification programs are sustainable and integrated within agricultural institutions long-term with support from health and development organizations. Addressing malnutrition requires an interdisciplinary "whole systems" approach treating agriculture, food, and health as related.
HarvestPlus: Progress To Date andFuture ChallengesACIAR
HarvestPlus aims to improve nutrition through biofortified staple crops. It has made progress breeding crops with higher micronutrient levels, shown these nutrients are bioavailable, and facilitated the release and adoption of biofortified varieties in several countries. However, challenges remain to scale up delivery in target countries through mass distribution and ensure biofortification efforts are sustainable and integrated within agricultural institutions long-term. Addressing malnutrition will require breaking down divisions between agriculture, food, nutrition and health to view them as interrelated.
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1. Biodiversity, Dietary Diversity and Quality
Emile Frisson, Director General, Bioversity International
Food Security in Africa – Bridging Research and Practice
Sydney, Australia 29 – 30 November 2012
3. The Current Situation
- 870 million undernourished and 2 billion micronutrient deficiencies
- 1.4 billion adults overweight and childhood obesity rising
- Of the 50,000 edible plants only a few hundred significantly contribute to food
supplies
- 3 (Maize, Rice and Wheat) provide 60% of world’s food energy intake
4. Necessary Actions
Innovative strategies for sustainable and resilient
food systems, emphasizing biodiversity
Rethink how food is
produced, stored, processed, distributed, marketed
and consumed
Some Key Issues are:
- Focus on productivity increases of staples
- Dietary Transition
- Value Chain and Food System Approach
- Habitat loss, resource
depletion, population, climate change
6. S
Interventions
Nutritional Status H
O
R
- Breastfeeding T
- Complementary
feeding Food/nutrient R
- Vitamin A
Health O
intake
supplementation U
T
- Zinc, Iron, Folate
E
supplementation S
- Hygiene
Health,
Care Water/
Food
Household Care
-Agricultural Resource Sanitation
security
Food Resources L
intensification s
Access
Services O
-- Biodiversity
N
- Poverty reduction
G
- Income generation
- Education INSTITUTIONS R
- Health systems
O
strengthening POLITICAL & IDEOLOGICAL U
- Womens’
FRAMEWORK T
empowerment
E
ECONOMIC STRUCTURE S
RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENT, TECHNOLOGY, PEO
PLE Adapted from Ruel
(2008) & UNICEF (1990)
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8. Sustainable Diets and Food Systems
Staple food production essential for macronutrients
1 but must be…..
Complemented with foods that provide essential
2 nutrients, livelihoods and ecosystem services
Recognizing agricultural biodiversity decreases risk
3 (diversification) and increases resilience while
avoiding natural capital depletion
8
9. Where does agricultural biodiversity fit?
We know it is critical as:
• a safety net against hunger
• a basis to strengthen local food
systems and environmental
sustainability
• a rich source of nutrients for
improved diet diversity and quality
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11. The Economist
Feeding the World – Africa Conference
1 The crucial role of women
2 Importance of investment in research
3 Innovative public/private partnerships
4 Food and NUTRITION security
Greater focus on and use of the diversity of African
5 crops
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1.4 Billion overweight from http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/index.htmalmost 870 million people chronically undernourished in 2010–12 http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/i2845e/i2845e00.pdf50,000 edible plants http://www.fao.org/docrep/u8480e/u8480e07.htm Photo Source: IFPRI
Photo Source: Bioversity International 2012
This slide shows the different determinants of nutritional status using an adaptation of the UNICEF framework for the causes of malnutrition. Improving productivity alone can’t immediately translate to improved nutrition outcomes for a variety of reasons. However, if we tackle the problem from various angles for the SAME households, we can achieve success.The immediate determinants are food/nutrient intake and health. Proper food consumption provides the necessary nutrients humans require for healthy growth, development and day to day functioning. Good health allows people to optimize uptake of those nutrients through appetite, digestion and metabolism. Being free from disease also prevents nutrient losses such as with diarrhea which remains a top killer of children worldwide. Together diet and health jointly determine nutritional status.Below these are the underlying determinants of food access, care resources and health, water and sanitation services. These are determinants at the household or family level. Many of our interventions occur in this set of domains. (CLICK) Care resources are located in the middle and can be addressed by both sectors—nutrition awareness is an important care resource. 4. The underlying causes represent long routes, for longer-term and sustainable improvement. (CLICK) Interventions for both short and long-term exist in each sector. Both agriculture and health sectors can promote good nutrition (short routes) as well as address underlying problems (as highlighted in the long routes interventions).—this last line gets cut off, so presenter may wish to hand write it in the notes.5. Because of the multiple underlying causes of malnutrition, more than one sector is needed to solve population malnutrition problems. We need to let each sector contribute it’s part by doing what it does best. Agriculture and health are both necessary but neither is sufficient alone to solve the problem.
Broader and integrated approaches from agriculture, health, water and sanitation, infrastructure, gender, education, good governance, legal, judicial and administrative protection are needed.
Pertains to the biological variety exhibited among crops and animals used for food and agriculture as well as among organisms that constitute agricultural ecosystems at ecosystem, species, and genetic levels