Micronutrient deficiencies such as iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), and vitamin A, constitute a severe global public health phenomenon.
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Sustainable aquaculture development in sub-Saharan Africa
Aquaculture must grow above the current rate of 11% per year to meet projected demand and reduce dependence on seafood imports. Government support and private investment are urgently needed for sustainable growth.
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Reply to: Intergenerational nutrition benefits of India’s national school feeding program: Reality or a bridge too far?
We thank Sachdev et al. for engaging with our original article that explored whether India’s national school feeding program has intergenerational nutrition benefits.
Adequate supplies of healthy foods available in each country are a necessary but not sufficient condition for adequate intake by each individual.
In low and middle income countries macroeconomic volatility is common, and severe negative economic shocks can substantially increase poverty and food insecurity.
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Sustainable aquaculture development in sub-Saharan Africa
Aquaculture must grow above the current rate of 11% per year to meet projected demand and reduce dependence on seafood imports. Government support and private investment are urgently needed for sustainable growth.
Links found between girls who participate in India’s national school meal program and key nutrition & health benefits that carry over to their children.
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Food systems, diets and nutrition in the wake of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting food and nutrition security through economic and social systems shocks, food system disruptions and gaps in coverage of essential health and nutrition services.
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Biofortification of field-grown cassava by engineering expression of an iron transporter and ferritin
Biofortification can dramatically boost levels of iron and zinc in field-grown cassava, providing one effective means for reducing hidden hunger and malnutrition.
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Rainfall shocks are not necessarily a sensitive early indicator of changes in wasting prevalence
This study explores whether deviation in rainfall in Ethiopia, a drought prone country, is a sensitive indicator of future increases in wasting.