First food: business of taste
Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it
Nutrition
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Nutrition improves in Turkana, Marsabit and Tana River
Nutrition status of children under five years in Turkana, Marsabit and Tana River has improved due to higher milk consumption, the National Drought Management Authority has said. Garissa, Mandera, West
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Association of multivitamin and mineral supplementation and risk of cardiovascular disease
<p>Multiple studies have attempted to identify the association between multivitamin/mineral (MVM) supplementation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, but the benefits remain controversial. We performed
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Wealthy but unhealthy: overweight and obesity in Asia and the Pacific- trends, costs, and policies for better health
<p>High rates of overweight and obesity in Asia and the Pacific seriously threaten people’s health and undermine the region’s prosperity warns this new book published by the Asian Development Bank. According to this book, obesity causes 12% of total health care expenditures or 0.78% of gross domestic product in the region.</p>
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SADC regional vulnerability assessment & analysis (RVAA): synthesis report on the state of food and nutrition security and vulnerability in Southern Africa 2018
This document provides a regional assessment of food security and vulnerability for SADC member countries, and aims to synthesise national level vulnerability assessments, facilitate discussions and a
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Indigenous agroforestry practices by Orang Asli in peninsular Malaysia: Management, sustainability and contribution to household economy
<p>The Orang Asli communities in Malaysia have been practicing indigenous agroforestry for generations, but little is known about the specifics of their practices. This study examined the indigenous management
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Increasing food system resilience for nutrition sensitivity and sustainability: a decentralized analysis for India
Enhancing food security in vulnerable regions requires both short- and long-term investments. Even though targeted interventions are needed for short-term relief, building resilient food systems is crucial
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Why MNC health drink makers are exiting Indian market
Consumer preference for natural products, slowing growth and intensifying competition are providing serious food for thought to multinationals in the health food drinks market In a span of three months,
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Multi-vitamins can cause you heartache: Study
NEW DELHI: In a major finding, which goes against conventional thought and prescription trend, research published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology suggests that health supplements have
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10 Delhi gurdwaras implement food safety standards for langar
NEW DELHI: Community kitchens (langars) in 10 major Delhi gurdwaras have implemented the food safety and hygiene standards set by food regulator FSSAI to make healthy food accessible to everyone. Delhi's
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Recipe for change: An agenda for a climate-smart and sustainable food system for a healthy Europe
In this report, a group of European Commission (EC) appointed experts recommend orientations for food and nutrition security research and innovation in the years to come. The report calls for a Research,