Presented by Amy Ickowitz at Seminar Online Seri Ke-3 Membangun Ketahanan Ekonomi Regional dan Masyarakat Adat melalui Hasil Hutan Bukan Kayu, 8 April 2021.
Quantifying the direct contributions of forests to diets in Zambia: sharing p...CIFOR-ICRAF
This document summarizes preliminary results from a study quantifying the contribution of forests to diets in Zambia. The study surveyed 209 households across 15 villages in four agroecological zones to measure wild food collection and consumption over seven days. The results show that wild fruits:
- Were collected by almost all households surveyed and comprised 68% of women's total fruit consumption during the survey period.
- Contributed over 25% of the recommended daily fruit intake amounting to an average of 60 grams per person per day.
- Could meet the recommended daily fruit intake for a typical person in the sample for 110 days per year based on wild fruit collection alone.
Assessing livestock husbandry, gendered decision-making and dietary quality a...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Gianna Bonis-Profumo (Charles Darwin University), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
An overview of village chicken-keeping practices in Sanza ward in Singida re...Elpidius Rukambile
This study describes existing chicken-keeping practices in Sanza ward, Manyoni District in Central Tanzania propose possible interventions to maximize the benefits obtained from village chickens.
The influence of livestock-derived foods on the nutrition of mothers and infa...ILRI
Presented by Delia Grace, Paula Dominguez-Salas and Silvia Alonso at a Land O’Lakes/ILRI workshop on animal source foods for nutrition impact, Nairobi, Kenya, 4 May 2017.
This document breaks down the pathway between livestock keeping and human health and nutrition. It discusses how livestock play an important role for resource-poor households in producing food and income. However, the presumed direct link between livestock keeping and improved nutrition is ambiguous, with many reviews finding no clear evidence. The reality involves multiple indirect pathways, including subsistence use of animal foods and products, market sales and purchases, disease transmission, and other complex interactions. An effective pathway approach needs to consider these various context-specific factors and relationships to better understand how livestock may impact nutrition.
How can animal source foods contribute to nutrition?ILRI
Presented by Jennie Lane (Land O’Lakes International Development) at the Land O’Lakes/ILRI Animal Source Foods for Nutrition Impact Workshop, Nairobi, 4 May 2017
Background study on empowering women through investment in livestock value ch...ILRI
Women in northern Kenya play an important role in livestock value chains but face barriers to full participation and empowerment. A study with 660 participants in Marsabit and Isiolo examined how empowering women through livestock interventions could improve maternal and child nutrition. The study found that women's time-consuming responsibilities negatively impact nutrition and market access. While women control income from livestock products, men predominantly control income from live animal sales. Increasing women's engagement in production and sale of livestock products may help improve feeding practices and nutritional status.
What was the impact of dairy goats distributed by the Crop-Goat-Project in Ta...ILRI
Poster prepared by Luke Korir, Michael Kidoido and Nils Teufel for the Tropentag 2016 Conference on Solidarity in a Competing World—Fair Use of Resources, Vienna, Austria, 19–21 September 2016
Quantifying the direct contributions of forests to diets in Zambia: sharing p...CIFOR-ICRAF
This document summarizes preliminary results from a study quantifying the contribution of forests to diets in Zambia. The study surveyed 209 households across 15 villages in four agroecological zones to measure wild food collection and consumption over seven days. The results show that wild fruits:
- Were collected by almost all households surveyed and comprised 68% of women's total fruit consumption during the survey period.
- Contributed over 25% of the recommended daily fruit intake amounting to an average of 60 grams per person per day.
- Could meet the recommended daily fruit intake for a typical person in the sample for 110 days per year based on wild fruit collection alone.
Assessing livestock husbandry, gendered decision-making and dietary quality a...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Gianna Bonis-Profumo (Charles Darwin University), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
An overview of village chicken-keeping practices in Sanza ward in Singida re...Elpidius Rukambile
This study describes existing chicken-keeping practices in Sanza ward, Manyoni District in Central Tanzania propose possible interventions to maximize the benefits obtained from village chickens.
The influence of livestock-derived foods on the nutrition of mothers and infa...ILRI
Presented by Delia Grace, Paula Dominguez-Salas and Silvia Alonso at a Land O’Lakes/ILRI workshop on animal source foods for nutrition impact, Nairobi, Kenya, 4 May 2017.
This document breaks down the pathway between livestock keeping and human health and nutrition. It discusses how livestock play an important role for resource-poor households in producing food and income. However, the presumed direct link between livestock keeping and improved nutrition is ambiguous, with many reviews finding no clear evidence. The reality involves multiple indirect pathways, including subsistence use of animal foods and products, market sales and purchases, disease transmission, and other complex interactions. An effective pathway approach needs to consider these various context-specific factors and relationships to better understand how livestock may impact nutrition.
How can animal source foods contribute to nutrition?ILRI
Presented by Jennie Lane (Land O’Lakes International Development) at the Land O’Lakes/ILRI Animal Source Foods for Nutrition Impact Workshop, Nairobi, 4 May 2017
Background study on empowering women through investment in livestock value ch...ILRI
Women in northern Kenya play an important role in livestock value chains but face barriers to full participation and empowerment. A study with 660 participants in Marsabit and Isiolo examined how empowering women through livestock interventions could improve maternal and child nutrition. The study found that women's time-consuming responsibilities negatively impact nutrition and market access. While women control income from livestock products, men predominantly control income from live animal sales. Increasing women's engagement in production and sale of livestock products may help improve feeding practices and nutritional status.
What was the impact of dairy goats distributed by the Crop-Goat-Project in Ta...ILRI
Poster prepared by Luke Korir, Michael Kidoido and Nils Teufel for the Tropentag 2016 Conference on Solidarity in a Competing World—Fair Use of Resources, Vienna, Austria, 19–21 September 2016
This document summarizes a presentation on the impact of integrated farming systems on rural livelihoods in Hakha Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It discusses how traditional shifting cultivation is in decline and yields are decreasing. Integrated farming systems that combine crops, horticulture, animal husbandry, forage, and agroforestry are being implemented. The study aims to investigate current integrated farming practices, analyze livelihoods of farming and landless households, and determine the relationship between integrated farming and livelihoods. The research methodology involves surveys of 110 households across 5 villages. The expected outcomes are improved farming systems, increased production and yields, and better nutrition and health from adoption of integrated practices.
Small ruminant production for food security: Goats are cattle gifted for the ...ILRI
Poster by Hiwot Desta, Wole Kinati, Biruk Alemu, Annet Mulema, Anouka Van Eerdewijk and Barbara Wieland presented at the 2nd annual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week, Kathmandu, Nepal, 9–13 July 2017.
Leveraging food-based recommendations for women and children in Nairobi slums...ILRI
Poster prepared by P. Dominguez-Salas, P. Alarcon, S. Alonso, K. Colverson, L. Cornelsen, E. Ferguson, E. Fèvre, D. Grace, B. Häsler and J. Rushton for the Workshop on Emergency Nutrition Network Technical Meeting on Nutrition, Oxford, UK, 7-9 October 2014.
This document proposes enhancing screening and treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) in young Haitian children. It finds that increasing screening coverage from 70% to 95% and treatment coverage for SAM from 70% to 95% and MAM from 25% to 95% using ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) could save over 5,700 lives and avert 374,476 disability-adjusted life years over 12 years at a cost of $1.2 billion, resulting in a cost-benefit ratio of 9.2. Sensitivity analyses find the proposal remains cost-beneficial even under pessimistic assumptions.
The document proposes a gardening and nutrition education intervention for low-income youth in East Palo Alto. It discusses how community gardening has been shown to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and nutrition knowledge among youth. The proposed intervention would involve weekend gardening and nutrition classes to study the impact on dietary choices, nutrition levels, and purchasing habits of participating low-income youth and their parents in East Palo Alto over 6 months. Potential partners and funding sources are identified.
A food systems approach to aquaculture: Re-orienting farming systems for impr...WorldFish
This document discusses opportunities to modify aquaculture farming systems to improve nutritional outcomes. It notes that while increasing income alone has mild impacts on child nutrition, agricultural policies have neglected diet diversity. Modifying aquaculture design could better address nutrition by producing nutrient-rich small fish in homestead ponds or integrated with rice fields. Gill nets empower women to harvest small fish. Pond dike farming integrates aquaculture with vitamin A-rich vegetable production on dykes for year-round dietary diversity. More research is needed on pro-nutrition agricultural systems that deliver foods for good health.
Help students set up the “Pizza Garden” by:
- Tilling the soil in the garden bed
- Laying down mulch
- Planting the chosen seeds/seedlings at proper depth and spacing
- Watering the garden
- Installing the mini-greenhouse over the seed trays
Have students draw a map of their “Pizza Garden” layout.
Healthy Recipe: Chicken Fingers
Ingredients: Chicken breast strips, egg wash (egg + milk), breadcrumbs
or panko, olive oil
Prep/cook: Dip chicken in egg wash and breadcrumbs. Pan fry in olive oil
until cooked through. Serve with fruit or
Increased Napier cultivation in Lushotocould increase milk production 103%ILRI
Poster prepared by Birthe Paul (CIAT), StijnHeemskerk (WUR), Julius Bwire(TALIRI), BeatusNzogela (CIAT) and Jeroen Groot (WUR) for the Maziwa Zaidi Policy Forum, Dar es Salaam, 23-24 May 2017
Maize and groundnuts are the main sources of complementary foods for children in Eastern Province, Zambia. Samples of maize and groundnut flour from the region were found to be contaminated with aflatoxins, including highly contaminated samples. Cooking did not significantly reduce the aflatoxin levels in contaminated foods. Zambian children may therefore be at high risk of aflatoxin exposure through their diets. There is a need for awareness campaigns and pre- and post-harvest control measures to mitigate the risks posed by aflatoxin contamination.
This document summarizes a presentation on the relationship between trees/forests and dietary diversity in Africa. The presentation hypothesizes that forests are important for nutrition in several ways, such as providing nutritious wild foods, supporting agricultural systems, and providing fuel wood and fallback foods. An analysis of Demographic and Health Survey data from 21 African countries found a statistically significant positive relationship between tree cover and dietary diversity in children. However, more detailed data is still needed to better understand this relationship. An ongoing project is collecting detailed dietary intake and land use data in 5 African countries to further examine the connections between nutrition and trees in sub-Saharan Africa.
This document discusses strategies for establishing youth gardens to provide local food and nutrition education. It addresses considerations for starting a garden, such as location, resources, and design. Sample garden projects are described, like a bean teepee that encouraged kids to eat vegetables. The document also promotes an online training program that provides garden-based lesson plans, activities and recipes to help cultivate childhood wellness through gardening.
Sustainable Food Production: Advancing indigenous vegetables from the wild to...IFSD14
The project advanced the cultivation of indigenous vegetables in Nigeria from being gathered wild to organized agricultural production. Through training over 1,200 farmers and media promotion, the project increased land cultivated for indigenous vegetables from 1.4 hectares to 25 hectares and yields by 35-50%. New food processing techniques and women's economic empowerment also improved livelihoods, with farmers' incomes doubling. The project aims for sustainability through farmer cooperatives and government support for vegetable exports.
Trees and forests may be important for dietary quality and diversity in Africa according to this presentation. Analysis of Demographic and Health Survey data from 21 African countries found a statistically significant positive relationship between percentage tree cover and dietary diversity scores of children, as well as a nonlinear relationship with fruit and vegetable consumption. However, more detailed data is needed to better understand how and why children in more forested areas have more diverse diets. The presenter plans to collect more detailed dietary and land use data from villages with varying tree cover in 5 African countries to further examine the relationship between nutrition and trees in sub-Saharan Africa.
This document discusses three interventions to address micronutrient deficiencies in Haiti: 1) providing prenatal supplements of multiple micronutrients and calcium, 2) fortifying wheat flour with iron and folic acid, and 3) distributing micronutrient powder to children aged 6-23 months. It finds that all three interventions could significantly reduce anemia, birth defects, and mortality at costs below the estimated benefits, with cost-benefit ratios ranging from 8 to 24.
This document discusses gender roles in agriculture and their impact on nutrition. It notes that women often have less access and control over resources like land, credit, and extension services. This can compromise women's agricultural productivity and yields, resulting in production losses and lower incomes. Mycotoxins from mold that grow on staple crops like maize and groundnuts during storage may also negatively impact nutrition by increasing gut permeability. While evidence is still limited, existing studies indicate certain mycotoxins are associated with lower child growth. The document argues that addressing mycotoxins and other gender issues in agriculture that impact women's roles could help make agriculture systems more nutrition-sensitive.
Effect of nutrition education and milk processing on nutritional status of un...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Khumbo Mango, Agnes Mwangwela, Zione Kalumikiza and Vincent Mlotha for the Africa RISING ESA Project Review and Planning Meeting, Lilongwe, Malawi, 3–5 October 2018.
The document summarizes the research and activities at the MU Bradford Research and Education Center (BREC). It discusses the wide variety of crops and livestock studied at BREC, including corn, soybeans, tomatoes, shrimp, and more. It also outlines BREC's educational programs and community outreach, such as field days, a tomato festival, and working with local schools and organizations. Additionally, it proposes a plan to create a zero-carbon footprint food production system where food waste from the university's dining halls would be composted along with other organic materials to grow vegetables, with the excess being used to offset other energy needs on campus.
Animal-source foods and maternal and child nutrition in resource-limiting set...ILRI
Presentation by Paula Dominguez-Salas and Julia de Bruyn at the Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 20-24 June 2016.
The document summarizes a study on the feeding habits and nutritional status of young children and mothers in cocoa producing households in southwest Côte d'Ivoire. The study found that dietary diversity was low, with 80% of women and 94% of children consuming less than 3 food groups. Chronic malnutrition rates in children were high at 48.7% while 35.4% of households experienced food insecurity. The conclusions recommend adopting sustainable food production systems to address malnutrition and food insecurity in the region.
This document summarizes a presentation on the impact of integrated farming systems on rural livelihoods in Hakha Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It discusses how traditional shifting cultivation is in decline and yields are decreasing. Integrated farming systems that combine crops, horticulture, animal husbandry, forage, and agroforestry are being implemented. The study aims to investigate current integrated farming practices, analyze livelihoods of farming and landless households, and determine the relationship between integrated farming and livelihoods. The research methodology involves surveys of 110 households across 5 villages. The expected outcomes are improved farming systems, increased production and yields, and better nutrition and health from adoption of integrated practices.
Small ruminant production for food security: Goats are cattle gifted for the ...ILRI
Poster by Hiwot Desta, Wole Kinati, Biruk Alemu, Annet Mulema, Anouka Van Eerdewijk and Barbara Wieland presented at the 2nd annual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week, Kathmandu, Nepal, 9–13 July 2017.
Leveraging food-based recommendations for women and children in Nairobi slums...ILRI
Poster prepared by P. Dominguez-Salas, P. Alarcon, S. Alonso, K. Colverson, L. Cornelsen, E. Ferguson, E. Fèvre, D. Grace, B. Häsler and J. Rushton for the Workshop on Emergency Nutrition Network Technical Meeting on Nutrition, Oxford, UK, 7-9 October 2014.
This document proposes enhancing screening and treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) in young Haitian children. It finds that increasing screening coverage from 70% to 95% and treatment coverage for SAM from 70% to 95% and MAM from 25% to 95% using ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) could save over 5,700 lives and avert 374,476 disability-adjusted life years over 12 years at a cost of $1.2 billion, resulting in a cost-benefit ratio of 9.2. Sensitivity analyses find the proposal remains cost-beneficial even under pessimistic assumptions.
The document proposes a gardening and nutrition education intervention for low-income youth in East Palo Alto. It discusses how community gardening has been shown to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and nutrition knowledge among youth. The proposed intervention would involve weekend gardening and nutrition classes to study the impact on dietary choices, nutrition levels, and purchasing habits of participating low-income youth and their parents in East Palo Alto over 6 months. Potential partners and funding sources are identified.
A food systems approach to aquaculture: Re-orienting farming systems for impr...WorldFish
This document discusses opportunities to modify aquaculture farming systems to improve nutritional outcomes. It notes that while increasing income alone has mild impacts on child nutrition, agricultural policies have neglected diet diversity. Modifying aquaculture design could better address nutrition by producing nutrient-rich small fish in homestead ponds or integrated with rice fields. Gill nets empower women to harvest small fish. Pond dike farming integrates aquaculture with vitamin A-rich vegetable production on dykes for year-round dietary diversity. More research is needed on pro-nutrition agricultural systems that deliver foods for good health.
Help students set up the “Pizza Garden” by:
- Tilling the soil in the garden bed
- Laying down mulch
- Planting the chosen seeds/seedlings at proper depth and spacing
- Watering the garden
- Installing the mini-greenhouse over the seed trays
Have students draw a map of their “Pizza Garden” layout.
Healthy Recipe: Chicken Fingers
Ingredients: Chicken breast strips, egg wash (egg + milk), breadcrumbs
or panko, olive oil
Prep/cook: Dip chicken in egg wash and breadcrumbs. Pan fry in olive oil
until cooked through. Serve with fruit or
Increased Napier cultivation in Lushotocould increase milk production 103%ILRI
Poster prepared by Birthe Paul (CIAT), StijnHeemskerk (WUR), Julius Bwire(TALIRI), BeatusNzogela (CIAT) and Jeroen Groot (WUR) for the Maziwa Zaidi Policy Forum, Dar es Salaam, 23-24 May 2017
Maize and groundnuts are the main sources of complementary foods for children in Eastern Province, Zambia. Samples of maize and groundnut flour from the region were found to be contaminated with aflatoxins, including highly contaminated samples. Cooking did not significantly reduce the aflatoxin levels in contaminated foods. Zambian children may therefore be at high risk of aflatoxin exposure through their diets. There is a need for awareness campaigns and pre- and post-harvest control measures to mitigate the risks posed by aflatoxin contamination.
This document summarizes a presentation on the relationship between trees/forests and dietary diversity in Africa. The presentation hypothesizes that forests are important for nutrition in several ways, such as providing nutritious wild foods, supporting agricultural systems, and providing fuel wood and fallback foods. An analysis of Demographic and Health Survey data from 21 African countries found a statistically significant positive relationship between tree cover and dietary diversity in children. However, more detailed data is still needed to better understand this relationship. An ongoing project is collecting detailed dietary intake and land use data in 5 African countries to further examine the connections between nutrition and trees in sub-Saharan Africa.
This document discusses strategies for establishing youth gardens to provide local food and nutrition education. It addresses considerations for starting a garden, such as location, resources, and design. Sample garden projects are described, like a bean teepee that encouraged kids to eat vegetables. The document also promotes an online training program that provides garden-based lesson plans, activities and recipes to help cultivate childhood wellness through gardening.
Sustainable Food Production: Advancing indigenous vegetables from the wild to...IFSD14
The project advanced the cultivation of indigenous vegetables in Nigeria from being gathered wild to organized agricultural production. Through training over 1,200 farmers and media promotion, the project increased land cultivated for indigenous vegetables from 1.4 hectares to 25 hectares and yields by 35-50%. New food processing techniques and women's economic empowerment also improved livelihoods, with farmers' incomes doubling. The project aims for sustainability through farmer cooperatives and government support for vegetable exports.
Trees and forests may be important for dietary quality and diversity in Africa according to this presentation. Analysis of Demographic and Health Survey data from 21 African countries found a statistically significant positive relationship between percentage tree cover and dietary diversity scores of children, as well as a nonlinear relationship with fruit and vegetable consumption. However, more detailed data is needed to better understand how and why children in more forested areas have more diverse diets. The presenter plans to collect more detailed dietary and land use data from villages with varying tree cover in 5 African countries to further examine the relationship between nutrition and trees in sub-Saharan Africa.
This document discusses three interventions to address micronutrient deficiencies in Haiti: 1) providing prenatal supplements of multiple micronutrients and calcium, 2) fortifying wheat flour with iron and folic acid, and 3) distributing micronutrient powder to children aged 6-23 months. It finds that all three interventions could significantly reduce anemia, birth defects, and mortality at costs below the estimated benefits, with cost-benefit ratios ranging from 8 to 24.
This document discusses gender roles in agriculture and their impact on nutrition. It notes that women often have less access and control over resources like land, credit, and extension services. This can compromise women's agricultural productivity and yields, resulting in production losses and lower incomes. Mycotoxins from mold that grow on staple crops like maize and groundnuts during storage may also negatively impact nutrition by increasing gut permeability. While evidence is still limited, existing studies indicate certain mycotoxins are associated with lower child growth. The document argues that addressing mycotoxins and other gender issues in agriculture that impact women's roles could help make agriculture systems more nutrition-sensitive.
Effect of nutrition education and milk processing on nutritional status of un...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Khumbo Mango, Agnes Mwangwela, Zione Kalumikiza and Vincent Mlotha for the Africa RISING ESA Project Review and Planning Meeting, Lilongwe, Malawi, 3–5 October 2018.
The document summarizes the research and activities at the MU Bradford Research and Education Center (BREC). It discusses the wide variety of crops and livestock studied at BREC, including corn, soybeans, tomatoes, shrimp, and more. It also outlines BREC's educational programs and community outreach, such as field days, a tomato festival, and working with local schools and organizations. Additionally, it proposes a plan to create a zero-carbon footprint food production system where food waste from the university's dining halls would be composted along with other organic materials to grow vegetables, with the excess being used to offset other energy needs on campus.
Animal-source foods and maternal and child nutrition in resource-limiting set...ILRI
Presentation by Paula Dominguez-Salas and Julia de Bruyn at the Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 20-24 June 2016.
The document summarizes a study on the feeding habits and nutritional status of young children and mothers in cocoa producing households in southwest Côte d'Ivoire. The study found that dietary diversity was low, with 80% of women and 94% of children consuming less than 3 food groups. Chronic malnutrition rates in children were high at 48.7% while 35.4% of households experienced food insecurity. The conclusions recommend adopting sustainable food production systems to address malnutrition and food insecurity in the region.
The document discusses ensuring access to animal-source foods for poor and nutritionally vulnerable populations. It argues that a multidimensional food systems approach is needed that considers production, access, and nutrition together. A case study of a dairy development project in East Africa found some evidence it increased milk consumption and child nutrition, though impacts were complicated by changes in household income control and women's workloads. More research is still needed to fully understand agriculture's role in nutrition within local food systems contexts.
The Cost of Nutrition in Asia by Derek Headey, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI.
Presented at the ReSAKSS-Asia - MIID conference "Evolving Agrifood Systems in Asia: Achieving food and nutrition security by 2030" on Oct 30-31, 2019 in Yangon, Myanmar.
This study examines the relationship between children's diet diversity and household agricultural production diversity in Ethiopia using a large survey dataset. The study finds a strong causal relationship between what households produce and children's diets, rejecting the idea that consumption and production decisions are separable. However, this relationship does not hold for households with good access to markets. The study concludes that agricultural interventions should aim to increase productivity, market integration, and nutrition knowledge to improve children's diets rather than simply encouraging more diverse household production.
This study examines the relationship between children's diet diversity and household agricultural production diversity in Ethiopia using a large survey dataset. The study finds a strong causal relationship between what households produce and children's diets, rejecting the idea that consumption and production decisions are separable. However, this relationship does not hold for households with good access to markets. The study concludes that agricultural interventions should aim to increase productivity, market integration, and nutrition knowledge to improve children's diets rather than simply encouraging more diverse household production.
- ASF consumption patterns vary widely by region, with children in Latin America, the Middle East, and North Africa most likely to consume dairy, eggs, and meat compared to other regions.
- Regressions show consuming any ASF is associated with lower stunting, with stronger associations seen for dairy, eggs, and meat consumption and consuming multiple ASFs.
- High relative prices of ASFs constrain consumption, especially in Africa, with calorie prices of dairy, eggs, meat, and fish 2-10 times higher than staple cereals in many countries.
- Modeling predicts halving egg and fish prices could significantly increase child consumption by 15 and 10 percentage points respectively, indicating high prices are a
Benefits of nutrition-sensitive fish agri-food systems WorldFish
Nutrition-sensitive fish agri-food systems can help address nutrient deficiencies during the critical first 1,000 days of life. Adding small fish to complementary foods in Kenya and Malawi increased nutrient intake and adequacy in children. Randomized controlled trials in Malawi and Nigeria found that fish powder or fish-supplemented complementary foods led to greater weight gain and treatment of rickets in children. Observational studies show associations between fish consumption and lower stunting prevalence globally and in Zambia. However, fish supply is unstable in Zambia and dietary quality remains poor. Promoting polyculture, inland fisheries, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture programs can help improve food systems to deliver more nutrient-rich fish to women and
Sustainable Nutrition Manual presentation for clearance (result = endorsed!)Stacia Nordin
Presentation to the Malawi Agriculture Technical Clearing Committee which, after discussion, resulted in Endorsement of the revised Sustainable Nutrition Manual. Coming your way soon! Publishing process now underway.
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Prices of Healthy and Unhealthy Foods. A global reviewessp2
This document summarizes research on the relative prices of healthy and unhealthy foods globally. The research finds that in low-income countries, healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and animal-sourced foods tend to be more expensive compared to staple foods, compared to high-income countries. Transportation and storage challenges that increase costs are one reason for higher prices. Relative prices vary significantly by region, with dairy, eggs, and fish being most expensive in Africa and Southeast Asia. Higher prices of nutritious foods are linked to higher rates of stunting in children, showing the importance of affordable access. Relative prices also influence obesity rates, with cheaper sugars and oils contributing to weight gain. Future agricultural research and infrastructure could help achieve better nutrition by
1) The document discusses a study conducted in Rajasthan, India that examined the dietary patterns and nutrient intake of pregnant and lactating women.
2) It found very high nutrient gaps, especially in fat, calcium, zinc, vitamins A and C. The women's diets did not significantly change during pregnancy due to food taboos and beliefs.
3) Based on the findings, the study developed evidence-based food-based recommendations using locally available foods to help address the nutrient gaps identified. However, affording a nutritionally adequate diet may still be challenging for many households.
The document discusses the double burden of malnutrition (DBM), where undernutrition and overweight/obesity coexist. It presents trends showing many low and middle income countries experiencing a nutrition transition due to diet changes from traditional plant-based foods to more processed foods high in fats and sugars. This transition is linked to a rise in overweight/obesity and nutrition-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) while undernutrition persists, demonstrating the DBM. Indonesia is provided as a case study showing how rising incomes, changing diets and lifestyles have contributed to the DBM through data on calories and nutrition as well as the prevalence of undernutrition and NCD risk factors.
Sustainable Nutrition: Malawi is Rich with PotentialStacia Nordin
This document discusses nutrition and agriculture in Malawi. It notes that Malawi relies heavily on maize as its staple crop, with over 75% of calories coming from maize alone. This lack of dietary diversity contributes to high levels of malnutrition. The document advocates for more balanced and diverse agricultural production of all food groups to support better nutrition. It presents various tools and strategies used in Malawi's agriculture and nutrition programs, including nutrition education materials, recipe books, and food availability calendars to promote growing and eating a variety of healthy foods.
The document outlines the process of developing the first Palau Dietary Guidelines. It involved consultation with local stakeholders to create guidelines that promote a locally relevant and healthy diet. Key aspects included emphasizing local foods, determining appropriate serving sizes, and balancing food groups to meet nutrient needs while focusing on fruits/vegetables, starchy foods ("ongraol"), and protein/dairy ("odoim"). The final guidelines were based on three food groups and included examples of healthy daily meals and servings to help adults meet their 2000 calorie needs through local foods and reduce risk of non-communicable diseases.
Subsistence and commercialisation: contributions of NTFPs to food security an...CIFOR-ICRAF
NTFPs (non-timber forest products) can contribute to food security and nutrition by providing micronutrients from both plant and animal sources, acting as a "safety-net" during times of need, and increasing dietary diversity. However, commercialization of NTFPs risks decreased local availability, a shift to purchased foods lower in nutrients, and unequal distribution of benefits. Market integration is often associated with a "nutrition transition" involving both undernutrition and overnutrition. While income from NTFP commercialization could improve diets, it does not always, and education is needed alongside. Maintaining NTFPs as foods has potential to address micronutrient deficiencies while preserving traditional food systems.
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Mejorando la estimación de emisiones GEI conversión bosque degradado a planta...CIFOR-ICRAF
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Introducing Blue Carbon Deck seeking for actionable partnershipsCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Daniel Murdiyarso (Principal Scientist, CIFOR-ICRAF) at the "Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation with Mangrove Ecosystems: Introducing Mangrove Ecosystems Strategies to the Climate Change Agenda" event in Bogor, 29 April 2024.
A Wide Range of Eco System Services with MangrovesCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Mihyun Seol and Himlal Baral (CIFOR-ICRAF) at the "Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation with Mangrove Ecosystems: Introducing Mangrove Ecosystems Strategies to the Climate Change Agenda" event in Bogor, 29 April 2024.
Presented by Citra Gilang (Research Consultant, CIFOR-ICRAF) at the "Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation with Mangrove Ecosystems: Introducing Mangrove Ecosystems Strategies to the Climate Change Agenda" event in Bogor, 29 April 2024.
Peat land Restoration Project in HLG LonderangCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Hyoung Gyun Kim (Korea–Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center) at the "Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation with Mangrove Ecosystems: Introducing Mangrove Ecosystems Strategies to the Climate Change Agenda" event in Bogor, 29 April 2024.
Sungsang Mangrove Restoration and Ecotourism (SMART): A participatory action ...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Beni Okarda (Senior Research Officer, CIFOR-ICRAF) at the "Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation with Mangrove Ecosystems: Introducing Mangrove Ecosystems Strategies to the Climate Change Agenda" event in Bogor, 29 April 2024.
Coastal and mangrove vulnerability assessment In the Northern Coast of Java, ...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Phidju Marrin Sagala (Research Consultant, CIFOR-ICRAF) at the "Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation with Mangrove Ecosystems: Introducing Mangrove Ecosystems Strategies to the Climate Change Agenda" event in Bogor, 29 April 2024.
Carbon Stock Assessment in Banten Province and Demak, Central Java, IndonesiaCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Milkah Royna (Student Intern, CIFOR-ICRAF) at the "Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation with Mangrove Ecosystems: Introducing Mangrove Ecosystems Strategies to the Climate Change Agenda" event in Bogor, 29 April 2024.
Cooperative Mangrove Project: Introduction, Scope, and PerspectivesCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Bora Lee (Warm-Temperate and Subtropical Forest Research Center, NIFoS Jeju, Republic of Korea) at the "Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation with Mangrove Ecosystems: Introducing Mangrove Ecosystems Strategies to the Climate Change Agenda" event in Bogor, 29 April 2024.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as t...vijaykumar292010
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as the Directive 2002/95/EC. It includes the restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS is a WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...
Changing forests, changing diets in Papua
1. Changing forests, changing
diets in Papua
Amy Ickowitz, Mulia Nurhasan, Desy Leo Ariesta, Mia Utami
8 April 2021
Webinar: Papua’s paradigm shift in forest uses
2. Forests have been linked to better
diet quality in several studies from
around the world
Forests provide nutritious wild
foods
Forest provide ecosystem services
for agriculture
Diets around the world have been
transitioning – the DT
DT: less fruits, vegetables,
legumes, fish; more processed
foods, simple carbs, animal source
foods (ASF)
The DT is associated with higher
incidence of NCDs
The Context: Some general facts about
forests and diets and global trends
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3. Overall nutritional patterns &
trends in Indonesia
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• Dietary transition has been happening rapidly
• SUSENAS data 2008-2017: Declines in leafy
vegetables, fresh legumes
• IFLS data for rural Indonesia 2000-2015:
Declines in fish, fruit, leafy vegetables, legumes
• Increases in chicken, egg, dairy, processed
foods, snacks, POH, sugar sweetened beverages
• Dramatic increase in overweight, obesity,
diabetes
• Very high stunting rates (children too short for
age)
4. SUSENAS data for Papua Province: changes in food group quantities
-
100
200
300
400
500
rice
based
wheat
based
staple
other
staple
fish
OAA
prsv
fish
OAA
fresh
ruminant
fresh
avian
other
fresh
POH
eggs
total
dairies
dark
green
leafy…
other
vit
A
rich
veg
other
veg
total
veg
legumes
proc.
legumes
total
fruits
edible
fats
sugar
salt
bev
materials
spices
proc.
ings
caloric
snack…
SSB
alcohol
bev
Grams/capita/day
Mean individual daily consumption 2008-2017
urban 2008 urban 2017 rural 2008 rural 2017
5. SUSENAS data for Papua Province: % change
(70)
(50)
(30)
(10)
10
30
50
70
90 rice
based
wheat
based
staple
other
staple
fish
OAA
prsv
fish
OAA
fresh
ruminant
fresh
avian
other
fresh
POH
eggs
total
dairies
dark
green
leafy
veg
other
vit
A
rich
veg
other
veg
total
veg
legumes
proc.
legumes
total
fruits
edible
fats
sugar
salt
bev
materials
spices
proc.
ings
caloric
snack
crackers
SSB
alcohol
bev
%
change
consumption
Dietary changes of rural urban Papua province 2008-2017
urban
rural
* *
*% more than 100% (POH urban 160%; caloric snackcrack rural 125%)
6. Partners
• CIFOR
• University of Brawijaya
• Poltekkes Jayapura
• Poltekkes Pontianak
• Penn State University
Results from Drivers of Food
Choice Project: From Growing Food
to Growing Cash (2016-2018)
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by
Manuel
Boissière/CIRA
D
and
CIFOR
7. Land Use
How might change of land use to OP affect diets?
Food Choice
Diets Nutritional Status
Food Environment/FoodAccess
Higher income
Better infrastructure/markets
Higher diversity of cropsgrown
Access to wild foods
Time?
Land Use
Oil Palm Hunting&collecting/farming
9. Methods & Design
• Sample selection:
• indigenous mother-child pairs with about half
(240) traditional livelihoods & about half (250) oil
palm in three districts in Papua Province
• Focus Group Discussions men & women
• 24-hour quantitative dietary recall of mother and child
under 12
• Anthropometry & hemoglobin assessments
11. Comparing asset ownership (#of assets)
TL OP
Households in OP generally wealthier, but TL households
owned more boats, guns
Overall value of assets(not
shown here) was higher in OP
12. Comparison of food group consumption: traditional vs oil
palm
0,2 0,0
21,8
64,8***
1,6
24,1
4,9
64,4***
11,9
32,0
39,1
0,0
3,8
3,6** 2,7
15,9
44,6
4,5**
28,6
15,5***
24,7
13,3
37,1
50,2
0,2
12,9***
legumes dairy meat fish eggs greens otherveg fruit fats sweets spiconbev insect processed
food
grams
Women's AvgConsumptionper Foodgroup
TL
OP
*** p<0.01; **0.01<p<0.05;*0.05<p<0.1
14. Distribution of meat consumption by source
Per capita, mom
10%
26%
19%
24%
71%
48%
TL OP
Contribution of sources to meat per capita Mom Papua S1
wild
purchased
others/unidentified
household livestock
gift
15. More
Less
Main Findings from Project:
Women in oil palm ate....
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Rice eggs
wild meat
fruits
Sago fish
vegetables Highly processed
16. Diets in Papua overall are
changing based on SUSENAS data
In DFC project, we compared diets
for those involved in OP with those
practicing traditional livelihood
strategies
We found dietary costs and
benefits of these changes in DFC
sites
Benefits: more eggs & vegetables
Costs: less fish, fruits, sago and
more highly processed foods
A DT is happening in Papua, but it
is different than the ’global’ DT; it
seems to be an Indonesiazation of
diets
In our study, replacement of
forests with oil palm mostly
affected diets through decreases in
wild meat, fish, and sago
Summing up