The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
Food and nutrition are cornerstones that affect and define the health of all people, rich and poor. The right to food is one of the most consistently mentioned items in international human rights documents
International Conference on Organic Agriculture and Food Security (2007)RAFI-USA
Contains Issues Paper: Organic Agriculture and Access to Food by Michael Sligh and Carolyn Christman. This paper was presented by RAFI staff at the May 2007 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s International Conference on Organic Agriculture and Food Security. 3-5 May 2007. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Italy.
Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
Food and nutrition are cornerstones that affect and define the health of all people, rich and poor. The right to food is one of the most consistently mentioned items in international human rights documents
International Conference on Organic Agriculture and Food Security (2007)RAFI-USA
Contains Issues Paper: Organic Agriculture and Access to Food by Michael Sligh and Carolyn Christman. This paper was presented by RAFI staff at the May 2007 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s International Conference on Organic Agriculture and Food Security. 3-5 May 2007. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Italy.
Abstract
The paper investigates Nigeria’s attempt at improving food security using the agricultural promotion policy and Sustainable Development Goal 2. It situates the discussion via empirical and cross-national review that juxtaposes Nigeria with seven other countries. The study relied on secondary sources of data, which were textually analysed. It is observable from the review that food insecurity results from a plethora of factors, namely: poor funding of agriculture; top-bottom approach to policy formulation and implementation; inadequate appreciation of the role of science and technology; natural disasters; and human-induced afflictions such as insurgency, banditry and general security deficits within and across national borders. To ameliorate these, strategic planning; robust technology adoption/adaptation; resuscitation of agricultural co-operative societies and funding institutions operating at reduced or free-interest on loans to practising farmers are canvassed by this paper. Other suggestions proffered are capable of redressing food security deficits identified.
Keywords: Agriculture, Food, Food Security, Policy, Nigeria
Agricultural sector remains the main source of food and income for most rural communities in Ethiopia. Being dependent mainly on rainfall, this sector has been affected by climate change. Hence, employing adaptation strategies within the agricultural sector to climate change is vital to ensure food security and care for the livelihoods of farmers. Food security and adaptation are among the options to abate the negative impact of climate changes. This study has analyzed factors influencing the impact of climate change on food security and adaptation choices by farm households in eastern Ethiopia. The study used data obtained from 330 household heads randomly and proportionately sampled from two agroecologies in East Hararghe Zone of Oromiya Region and Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. The study used a univariate profit model and multinomial logistic regression model to identify factors affecting food security and the choice of adaptation strategies to climate change. As food security indicator, calorie intake per adult equivalent per day was considered for adaptation strategies; changing planting date, irrigation water use, soil and water conservation, and crop variety selection were considered. The result indicated that farmers in the study area are vulnerable to climate change and the factors determining the choice of climate adaptation options were determined by sex of household head, family size, education status of household head, Agroecology, distance to market, cultivated land, credit access, decreasing precipitation and change of temperature. Policy thrust should focus on linking farmers to fertilizer usage, credit access and social participation as well as in creating awareness of climate change.
Food is life and the global food sustainability is essential to human being survival. The global food system is highly
complex and is driven by various factors including environment, cultural, social and economic drive. It is vital to understand
these drivers and their interaction in order to help to improve the public food sustainability policies. Global polices and projects
desperately required in order improving the global food sustainability. Food sustainability is one of the unsolved global issues
and great commitment is required starting from global policy makers, national governments, and every individual home. This
research paper includes analysis and study of various elements such as global change science, policy, food crisis, factor affecting
and challenging food security, data on status and future projection and potential ways of solving problems. The goal of food
sustainability is to enable all people throughout the world to satisfy their basic needs and have a reasonable quality of life without
compromising the quality of life of future generations. Agriculture sustainability is the best solution which can feed the world
without compromising the environment or threatening human health. Scientific evidence that global environment has changed
is overwhelming and indisputable. These phenomena have a direct impact on agriculture which in turn affects food
sustainability. The food price is always toward upward trend which is validated by the periodic average global food price
monitoring report released by the Food and agricultural organizations. The factors affecting and challenging the food security
are many including increased food consumption due to population increase, uneven distribution, changes in living styles, limited
resources, environmental problems, economic problems and others. The potential ways to solve food sustainability need to be
established and implemented effectively across the world.
The Effect of State and Local Buffering Mechanisms on Household Food Security...May Cho
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2012 Jul;43(4):1042-52.
Household food security and buffering mechanisms in Thai and non-Thai households in Nong Loo Sub-district, Sangkhla Buri, Thailand.
Cho MM1, Knowles J, Atwood S.
Food systems, food security and environmental changeIIED
This is a presentation given by Dr John Ingram of Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute (ECI) to a Critical Theme organised by the International Institute for Environment and Development on 12 February 2015.
Dr Ingram leads the Environmental Change Institute's Food Systems Research and Training Programme, which aims to increase understanding of the interactions between food security and environmental change. The programme's research products have been adopted by national and international organisations, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the UK and Dutch governments.
In his presentation, Ingram looked at food system activities and 'planetary boundaries' – the safe operating space for humanity with respect to the earth's biophysical systems. If these planetary boundaries are crossed, then important subsystems, such as a monsoon system, could shift into a new state. Such shifts could have damaging consequences, including undermining the environmental conditions and the natural resource base on which our food security depends.
IIED hosts Critical Themes meetings to explore new ideas, introduce new research and broaden the knowledge of its staff.
More details: bit.ly/1CkRJ9K.
Comparison of Ordinary Least Square Regression and Geographically Weighted Re...theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation
Robotic assistance for the visually impaired and elderly peopletheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Machining Of an Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Using Tungsten Carbide Insertstheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Abstract
The paper investigates Nigeria’s attempt at improving food security using the agricultural promotion policy and Sustainable Development Goal 2. It situates the discussion via empirical and cross-national review that juxtaposes Nigeria with seven other countries. The study relied on secondary sources of data, which were textually analysed. It is observable from the review that food insecurity results from a plethora of factors, namely: poor funding of agriculture; top-bottom approach to policy formulation and implementation; inadequate appreciation of the role of science and technology; natural disasters; and human-induced afflictions such as insurgency, banditry and general security deficits within and across national borders. To ameliorate these, strategic planning; robust technology adoption/adaptation; resuscitation of agricultural co-operative societies and funding institutions operating at reduced or free-interest on loans to practising farmers are canvassed by this paper. Other suggestions proffered are capable of redressing food security deficits identified.
Keywords: Agriculture, Food, Food Security, Policy, Nigeria
Agricultural sector remains the main source of food and income for most rural communities in Ethiopia. Being dependent mainly on rainfall, this sector has been affected by climate change. Hence, employing adaptation strategies within the agricultural sector to climate change is vital to ensure food security and care for the livelihoods of farmers. Food security and adaptation are among the options to abate the negative impact of climate changes. This study has analyzed factors influencing the impact of climate change on food security and adaptation choices by farm households in eastern Ethiopia. The study used data obtained from 330 household heads randomly and proportionately sampled from two agroecologies in East Hararghe Zone of Oromiya Region and Dire Dawa Administration, Ethiopia. The study used a univariate profit model and multinomial logistic regression model to identify factors affecting food security and the choice of adaptation strategies to climate change. As food security indicator, calorie intake per adult equivalent per day was considered for adaptation strategies; changing planting date, irrigation water use, soil and water conservation, and crop variety selection were considered. The result indicated that farmers in the study area are vulnerable to climate change and the factors determining the choice of climate adaptation options were determined by sex of household head, family size, education status of household head, Agroecology, distance to market, cultivated land, credit access, decreasing precipitation and change of temperature. Policy thrust should focus on linking farmers to fertilizer usage, credit access and social participation as well as in creating awareness of climate change.
Food is life and the global food sustainability is essential to human being survival. The global food system is highly
complex and is driven by various factors including environment, cultural, social and economic drive. It is vital to understand
these drivers and their interaction in order to help to improve the public food sustainability policies. Global polices and projects
desperately required in order improving the global food sustainability. Food sustainability is one of the unsolved global issues
and great commitment is required starting from global policy makers, national governments, and every individual home. This
research paper includes analysis and study of various elements such as global change science, policy, food crisis, factor affecting
and challenging food security, data on status and future projection and potential ways of solving problems. The goal of food
sustainability is to enable all people throughout the world to satisfy their basic needs and have a reasonable quality of life without
compromising the quality of life of future generations. Agriculture sustainability is the best solution which can feed the world
without compromising the environment or threatening human health. Scientific evidence that global environment has changed
is overwhelming and indisputable. These phenomena have a direct impact on agriculture which in turn affects food
sustainability. The food price is always toward upward trend which is validated by the periodic average global food price
monitoring report released by the Food and agricultural organizations. The factors affecting and challenging the food security
are many including increased food consumption due to population increase, uneven distribution, changes in living styles, limited
resources, environmental problems, economic problems and others. The potential ways to solve food sustainability need to be
established and implemented effectively across the world.
The Effect of State and Local Buffering Mechanisms on Household Food Security...May Cho
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2012 Jul;43(4):1042-52.
Household food security and buffering mechanisms in Thai and non-Thai households in Nong Loo Sub-district, Sangkhla Buri, Thailand.
Cho MM1, Knowles J, Atwood S.
Food systems, food security and environmental changeIIED
This is a presentation given by Dr John Ingram of Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute (ECI) to a Critical Theme organised by the International Institute for Environment and Development on 12 February 2015.
Dr Ingram leads the Environmental Change Institute's Food Systems Research and Training Programme, which aims to increase understanding of the interactions between food security and environmental change. The programme's research products have been adopted by national and international organisations, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the UK and Dutch governments.
In his presentation, Ingram looked at food system activities and 'planetary boundaries' – the safe operating space for humanity with respect to the earth's biophysical systems. If these planetary boundaries are crossed, then important subsystems, such as a monsoon system, could shift into a new state. Such shifts could have damaging consequences, including undermining the environmental conditions and the natural resource base on which our food security depends.
IIED hosts Critical Themes meetings to explore new ideas, introduce new research and broaden the knowledge of its staff.
More details: bit.ly/1CkRJ9K.
Comparison of Ordinary Least Square Regression and Geographically Weighted Re...theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation
Robotic assistance for the visually impaired and elderly peopletheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Machining Of an Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Using Tungsten Carbide Insertstheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Parametric Optimization of Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) Process...theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation
Assessing the impact of community development efforts in the nigeria`s state ...theijes
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Feasible Interfacing and Programming of Industrial Control Technology Unit wi...theijes
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Implementation of Stronger S-Box for Advanced Encryption Standardtheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation
Quality Evaluation Of Complementary Food Formulated From Moringa Oleifera Lea...theijes
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The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation
Adaptive Optimization of Cloud Security Resource Dispatching SFLA Algorithmtheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation.
Statistical Analysis of Factors Affecting the Dry Sliding Wear Behaviour of A...theijes
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The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation
Two Level Auditing Architecture to Maintain Consistent In Cloudtheijes
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The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
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Challenges to the Implementation of Information Technology Risk Management an...theijes
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The Effects of Welding Processes and Microstructure on 3 Body Abrasive Wear R...theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Automatic Park and retrieve assissted systems for automobiles using smartphonetheijes
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The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
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Design of Banking Security System Using Mems And Rfid Technologytheijes
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Design and Construction of a Simple and Reliable Temperature Control Viscomet...theijes
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Public health is directly or indirectly affected by the food supply. Food safety is a public health
issue which has become a global problem. Since food is necessary for human survival, a food safety crisis can
cause widespread social panic and heavy casualties. Food safety has been a major concern for governments,
the food service industry, and academia. This paper provides an introduction to food safety.
Food Adulteration Its Implications and Control Approaches in Indiaijtsrd
In this modern era of globalization India is growing rapidly in almost all the areas but at the same time one of the most important issues which need more attention is food safety, because food adulteration has become a major problem of our society. This research work is an attempt to study different types of food adulteration such as unintentional, metallic contaminant and incidental, its reasons, health hazards and its control measures. To adulterate food items toxic substance are added to gain profit like Metanil yellow non permitted artificial colour is used to intensify the colour of turmeric powder, chalk powder and brick powder in chili powder but its health implications can lead anaemia, paralysis, brain damage, stomach disorder and cancer also. The bacterial and fungal contaminated cereal, dairy products, fermented foods have been reported to cause certain foodborne illness and spoilage. As a solution consistency between domestic and international food policy measures without reducing safeguards to public health and consumer protection is the demand of time. The control approaches in India can lead with the help of government authorities, industries, scientific community and awareness of consumers. Beside this school education, research and development, industry and government regulatory authorities can also play a vital role. Dr. Shashikant Pardeshi "Food Adulteration: Its Implications and Control Approaches in India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26514.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/food-engineering/26514/food-adulteration-its-implications-and-control-approaches-in-india/dr-shashikant-pardeshi
Note on Critical and Emerging Issues for Food Security and NutritionNE Kim
Committee on World Food Security (CFS) the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE) has conducted a process to identify a wide range of issues of importance for food security and nutrition, as well as their interrelations, in a systemic way. Within the diversity of issues, the HLPE has identified, in addition to the nine issues that have already been the topic of an HLPE report, the following five critical and emerging issues of particular importance, both in their own right and as drivers of other issues.
Healthier Snacking for Corporate Adults: Impact on Cognitive health, Energy l...Premier Publishers
The availability, taste and low price of junk food has led to worldwide increase in their consumption. A growing trend of snacking in between meals for satisfaction of hunger is being observed amongst corporate employees. Research indicates that craving for junk food retards brain motivation and reward pathways. At present, vast fraction of population is suffering from critical health issues (Obesity, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes) because of unhealthy snacking and low protein intake. In this study a protein rich snack was developed that satisfies hunger and at the same time benefits our health. A survey was conducted to know the improvement in protein content of subjects and also how it affected their cognitive health.
Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of the Elderly in Osun State (2)iosrjce
The study compared the dietary intake and nutritional status of the elderly attending geriatric day
care centres and those who did not in Ile-Ife and Imesi-Ile both in Ife-Ijesasenatorial district of Osun State. It
was aimed at examining the relationships between income, acute diseases and food intake on dietary intake and
nutritional status of the elderly people. A total of four hundred and eighteen elderly respondents were recruited
for the study through a snow balling sampling technique. One hundred and thirty two elderly attending geriatric
day care centres were recruited as study group and 318 who do not attend any of the centres were recruited as
control group. Data was collected by using a twenty-item questionnaire adapted from Nestle Mini Nutritional
Assessment (MNA) scale.
Findings revealed that more (9.1%) of the respondents in the study group were undernourished, and 25.9% of
the respondents in the same group were overweight. There was no significant difference in the nutritional status
of respondents from both groups (X2=2.25, p= >0.05). This study concluded that attendance of geriatric day
care centres and income conferred no added benefit on the nutritional status and dietary pattern of the elderly.
as part of the IFPRI-Egypt Seminar Series- funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project called “Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity” (EIBC) that is implemented by IFPRI.
Productive Safety Net Program Determinants and their Impact on Rural Household Food Security in Somali Regional State: The Case of Kebri Dehar District) Ethiopia
Studies on the Common Preservatives and Additives and their Nutritional Value...YogeshIJTSRD
The study aims at the screening of selected preservatives and additives with respect to its nutritional values. For centuries man has treated food to prolong to its shelf life, and now a days both the natural syntactic preservatives and additives are used widely to ensure the satisfactory maintenance of the quality, quantity and safety of foods. The food preservatives and additives are selected based on the food industries and purchased and measured. Nutrition values i.e., energy, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fibre and sugar is analysed for the selective additives and preservatives. There continues to be lots of public concern about the use of food preservatives including additives leads from a perception that some of them may have undesirable effects on human body and their daily lifestyle. The absence of nutritional values in food additives and food preservatives are analysed by means of confirmatory tests. The results of these assays prove that there is no presence of nutrients in the additives and preservatives which are commonly used in south Indian food industries. Keziah Prabhu | G. Sangavi | Shaleesha A. Stanley "Studies on the Common Preservatives and Additives and their Nutritional Values used in the South Indian Food Industry" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42328.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.combiological-science/biotechnology/42328/studies-on-the-common-preservatives-and-additives-and-their-nutritional-values-used-in-the-south-indian-food-industry/keziah-prabhu
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
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Consumer Knowledge Of Food Labels Of Low Income Female Workers In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State.
1. The International Journal Of Engineering And Science (IJES)
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Consumer Knowledge Of Food Labels Of Low Income Female
Workers In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike,
Abia State.
UMEH A.S
HOME ECONOMICS/HMT DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE
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The study focused on consumer knowledge of Nutrition food label information and nutritional status of low
income workers in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. It was a survey design. The sample
consisted of 256 female low income staff drawn from the population. Questionnaire was used for data
collection. Data were analyzed using frequency count and mean. The findings indicated that low income
workers were aware of food label information. Recommendations were made based on the findings.
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Date of Submission: 20 January 2015 Date of Accepted: 20 March. 2015
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I. INTRODUCTION
Consumers in the past consumed mostly fresh farm produce with little or no processing. Eating habits
and dietary intakes are changing rapidly in the urban and rural areas as a result of development. The increase in
the intake of fats, refined sugars and salt are leading to imbalanced nutrition and over nutrition (Roger and
Hawkes, 2006). While under nutrition as a public health problem still persists in the society and at the same time
chronic diseases are becoming more common. The high urbanization rate, modern technology and
industrialization of the food chain in particular, under the influence of Westernization and globalization are
increasing the speed of these changes. Also the increased capacity to store food safely without the need for
drying or salting facilitated the extension of the food supply chain from the farm to the urban. The
industrialization of the food chain has seen remarkable changes in the way we eat and what we eat (Henry and
Heppel, 1998).
Chemical substances are now being added to foods in order to make them into the vast array of
processed foods available in the market (Millstone and Lang, 2003). These chemical additives include
colouring, preservative, antioxidants, emulsifiers, stabilizers, anti-caking agents and flavour enhancers. These
help to make processed foods smaller in size and taste better, as well as improve their shelf life. There are about
540 food additives that are deemed safe for human consumption by regulatory bodies (Henry and Heppel,
1998). There are for instance 13 different sweetening agents besides sugar. The reduction in the variety of
species being used as food by man has increased the risks of micronutrient deficiencies. These risks have been
compounded by the effects of food processing. For instance, the milling of wheat germ associated with an 80%
reduction in the mineral and vitamin content in the flour as compared to the whole grain. To compensate for
these increased risks, flour is fortified (Bennion and Scheule, 2000).
Moreover, industrialization of the food chain has also changed the macronutrient composition of the
diet, which is now much energy dense. The type of carbohydrate in the diet has changed, with decreases in
complex carbohydrates such as starches and increase in refined sugar (Uusitalo, 2002). However, it has been
observed that food affects the level of physical, mental and social well-being of individuals (Ajala, 2006). This
is why families apply all efforts in providing good nutrition to the members. When this is achieved, the family is
said to be food secured. Uko-Aviomoh (2005) agreed with this when she pointed out that food security is
achieved when all members of the household have access to food of adequate quality and quantity constantly.
The three pillars undermining food security are food availability, accessibility and utilization (World Bank,
2001). This means that the family is able to access food constantly make it available and utilize it correctly.
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Thus, a family is food insecured when the demand for food is less than the needed quantity and quality.
According to the Report from Edo Agricultural Development Programme (2002), less than 5% of Nigerians
have attained food security status, while 65% are semi food secured and over 30% are still food insecured. The
low income workers of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike cannot be said to belong to the top
echelon of Nigerians, the 50% who are food secured. It therefore, becomes pertinent to establish consumer
knowledge of food label and how they have been utilizing and applying this information to achieve household
food security.
Meanwhile, a consumer is a person who makes use of goods and services to satisfy personal or
household needs (Anyakoha and Eluwa, 2008). Consumer activities involve the ability to choose, select, buy
and utilize products and service in a rational, intelligent and efficient way. Nutrition food label is the
information written on the back of cans and packets of processed foods (Whitney and Rolfes, 2006). According
to Codex Alimentarus Commission, (2002) nutrition labeling is a description intended to inform the consumer
of the nutritional properties of food, and includes a declaration of the nutrient content of the food as well as
supplementary nutrition information. Codex (2002) observed that there are essentially two components of food
labeling that can inform a consumer of choice of foods and potentially impact on diet related chronic disease,
these are nutrition claims and health claims. Also nutrition claims are those use on labels which make an
assertion about a particular nutritional property of a food. While health claims maintain that there is a
relationship between a specific and improved health, and that a food can reduce the risk of a particular disease
(Hawkes, 2004a).
Nowadays, the consumer faces many problems like choice, selection availability and utilization, as a
result of the great varieties of new products in the market which compete for the low income workers scarce
resources. Low income worker is a worker who is not a graduate and has few occupational skills (Andrew,
2003). Low income workers are those whose connection to the economy is so tenuous that they cannot provide
reliable for a decent life. They live on little or wrong kind of food, spending as much as 80% of their income on
food, leaving little or nothing for housing health or education (Mbanefor, 1994).
According to the study by Kajang, Padung, Jatau and Datol (2005), poverty was one of the factors
affecting nutrition especially among the low income families. Dimlong and Jatau (2001) argued that harsh
economic conditions have prevented some parents from giving their families the needed nutrients. In the event
of poverty and poor nutrient intake of families, consumer education becomes an option that can lead to
household food security since this will help families to change their food provision methods and promote the
consumption of homemade foods. Consumer education will help individuals to recognize that poor nutrition
intake will result in chronic dietary problems like obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and coronary heart
diseases (Hawkes, 2004). It will also help the low income worker to be a rational consumer by applying the
knowledge to what he purchases, utilizes and consumes. The application of the knowledge of nutrition food
label information will cushion the effect of the recent increases in prices of processed foods.
II. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The main objective of the study was to determine knowledge of food labels and the nutritional status of low
income workers of Michael Okpara University. Specially, the study determined:
1. the level of awareness of the information of nutrition food labels by the respondent.
2. factors that affect the application and utilization of nutrition food labels by the respondent.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What is the meaning of nutrition food labels?
2. Do you understand information on food labels?
3. What are the factors that affect the application and utilization of food labels?
METHODOLOGY
The area of the study was Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. The study employed a survey
research design to elicit information from low-income staff MOUAU.
Population of the study: The population of the study includes all the 508 (256 females and 252 males)
(MOUAU, 2010) low income staff of MOUAU, Umudike (Registrar Office, Personnel Department).
Sample for the study: The sample for the study was the 256 female low income workers in MOUAU. All
female respondents in the population were used for the study.
Instrument for data collection: A structured questionnaire validated by three home economist lecturers and
pre-tested on the population was used to elicit information. The questionnaire were drafted from the extensive
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literature review designed on a 4-point Likert scale of agree, strongly agree (4) agree (3), disagree (2) and
strongly disagree (1). Cronbach alpha coefficient which was applied for testing the reliability of the instrument
yielded a coefficient value of 0.81.
Data collection and analysis technique: Data were analyzed using frequency count and mean items with mean
ratings up to 2.50 and above were regarded as agree while below 2.50 was regarded as disagree.
FINDINGS OF THE STUDY
Table 1: Mean ratings on the importance of food labels
S/N Knowledge of the meaning of nutrition food label Remark
1 Nutrition food labeling is a description intended to inform a
consumer
3.40 Agree
2 It declares the nutrient content of foods 3.63 Agree
3 It increases the consumers understanding of the nutritional value of
processed foods.
3.85 Agree
4 It is a standardized easy to read format. 2.50 Agree
5 It gives information on how may servings are in the container 3.00 Agree
6 Nutrition food label information helps in planning nutritious meals. 3.37 Agree
7 Helps to serve variety in meals 3.50 Agree
8 Nutrition information helps to check health information before
purchasing.
2.90 Agree
9 It gives nutrition claims 2.83 Agree
10 The knowledge makes you live within the income 2.75
10 It makes consumer obtain the best value for the money spent 3.61
11 Lack of awareness of the knowledge leads to potential health
problem
3.32 Agree
12 Nutritional labels may create confusion if not properly presented 3.32 Agree
The result in Table 1 revealed that all the items recorded means above the criterion level of acceptance (2.50).
This shows that the respondents agreed with the meaning of nutrition food labels.
Table 2: Mean ratings on whether low income workers read and understand food labels.
S/N Whether they read and understand Remark
1 Read nutrition food labels before buying always. 2.50 Agree
2 Read nutrition labels sometimes. 3.00 Agree
3 Do not read food nutrition labels at all. 2.00 Agree
4 Understand the nutrition information with difficulty. 3.78 Agree
5 Depend on others to give nutrient information. 2.50 Agree
6 When you read and understand it helps to compare new foods with familiar
ones.
3.09 Agree
7 Have difficulty in understanding the unit of measurement. 3.75 Agree
8 Do not have equipment to measure the quantities stated on the label. 3.65 Agree
Table 2 shows the mean ratings were above 2.50 except item 3 which scored 2.00, indicating that all the workers
read food labels. Items 4.7 and 8 scored highest showing that workers have difficulty in understanding the
information and the units of measurement and the equipment for measurement.
Table 3: Mean ratings on factors that affect application and utilization of food label information
S/N Factors that affect application and utilization Remark
1 Level of education of the consumer. 3.60 Agree
2 Awareness of the importance of the knowledge of food labels. 3.33 Agree
3 Nutrition information should be in a simple language and in a mother tongue. 3.60 Disagree
4 Low income affects the application/utilization 3.40 Agree
5 Local measuring units should be used for effective application. 3.50 Agree
6 Consumer rights awareness should be created 2.96 Agree
7 Expressed dissatisfaction by consumers should not be ignored by food
manufacturers.
3.48 Agree
8 Processed/packaged food should not be expensive to buy 3.33 Agree
Table 3 shows that all the items had means above the criterion level which means that the low income workers
accept that the factors affect the application and utilization of nutrition food labels.
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III. DISCUSSION ON FINDINGS
According to the responses to the research question 1, the low income workers had a good knowledge
of nutrition food labels. They also agreed that the knowledge helps in choosing, planning, purchasing and
selecting, preparatory and serving of nutritious meals to the family members. This finding agrees with Hawks
(2006) that achieving dietary goals require that people are able to make informed choices about the foods they
purchase and eat. Also he says that consumers appreciate nutritious food labels and finds them important when
making food choices especially when buying a product for the first time. The finding also agrees with Codex
(2002) observation that nutrition labeling is a description intended to inform the consumer of the nutritional
properties of food and includes a declaration of the nutrient content of the food as well as supplementary
nutrition information.
In response to research question 2: the findings of the study shows that all the low income workers
read nutrition food labels sometimes and have difficulty in understanding some of the information on the label.
Also the non-availability of the units of measurement in the homes was also a problem. Low income workers
agreed that nutrition information is valuable to them, if they understand how to apply all the information on the
label in feeding the family. These findings agree with Cowburn and Stockley (2003), who observed that
consumers have problems understanding the information conveyed on the labels when presented in certain
formats. The findings also agree with the findings of Codex (2002) that a limitation of the application of the
nutrition labels as a public health tool is their predominant use amongst certain groups. This suggests that
nutrition labeling is limited as a means of reaching more socially disadvantaged groups such as low income
workers. It also aggress with Mello, Studdert and Brennn (2006) that food labeling that clearly indicates the
content of important dietary components in a processed and packed foods can help consumers to choose better
diets and contribute to the prevention of diet related chronic diseases. On the contrary, the low income workers
buy these foods without understanding the information just because they want to belong to the social class who
eat processed foods thereby wasting their meager resources without giving their members nutritious meals. This
is in line with the findings of Dike (1981) who observed that the difference in nutritional status of children from
high income and low income families are due to varieties and quantities of food consumed. She further stated
that the nutritional status of the low income child is an indication of poor quality and quantity of food they ate
since their parents were of low income level. Also FAOSTAT Database (2006) noted that quantity, diversity and
preparation of foods are determined by both household income and lifestyle. The findings also agrees with
Dimlong and Jatau’s (2001) who noted that harsh economic conditions have prevented some parents from
giving their children the needed nutrients. They also said that in the event of poor nutritional status of families,
nutrition education becomes an option that can lead to household food security. Nutrition education would help
individuals to recognize that the poor nutritional practices results in chronic dietary problems. Such education
also will help individuals to pay attention to what they purchase, select and how to utilize it to meet their
nutritional needs.
Furthermore, the findings on the factors that will enhance the application and utilization of nutrition
food labels showed that the factors are important for the understanding, application and utilization of the
constraints and will improve the nutrient intake and at the same time nutritional status of the family members.
The low salaries affected their purchase of these foods. Finally, the low income workers disagreed that they do
not read labels at all rather they cannot afford to buy some of the foods and this agrees with Oguriji and Osakwe
(2004) who posited that access to food is either via income that is adequate at prevailing price or via access to
resources enabling people to produce their own food, while Anderson states that just producing enough food
does not guarantee that the household who need it are able to get it, if they do not have enough money.
IV. CONCLUSION
The study revealed the level of consumer awareness of knowledge of nutrition food labels amongst the
low income workers in MOUAU, Umudike. The finding agrees that these processed and packaged foods are
eaten by the low income workers and this has dramatically influenced their nutrient intake and their income. The
finding also said that to achieve a good dietary goal, people must be able to make informed choices about the
food they purchase and eat. To facilitate this, the home makers (female low income workers) needs nutrition
education and consumer education to enhance the application and utilization of the nutrition food label. Salaries
should be reviewed upwards to help them purchase equipment, for easy utilization of nutrition labels.
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V. RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations were made to enhance the understanding,
application and utilization of nutrition food labels by low income workers.
1. Low income workers should endeavor to feed the family more on locally rich foods which are cheaper and
more nutritious.
2. Consumer education should be taught at all levels of education.
3. Workshops and seminars should be organized for the junior workers by home economics extension
workers in the various establishments to create more awareness about nutrition label information.
4. Government should through ministries of Agriculture and Natural Resources make nutrition information
and guidelines available for consumers to assess.
5. There is need to establish consumer right court by the three tiers of government to try offenders and to
protect the right of the consumer.
6. Law enforcement agencies should ensure that imported food products has all the necessary nutrition
information on their labels.
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