Nutrition Issues In Developing Countries
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Nutrition For Developing Countries
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Author : Felicity Savage King
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2015
Nutrition For Developing Countries written by Felicity Savage King and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Family & Relationships categories.
Nutrition is an essential component of the work of all health and community workers, including those involved in humanitarian assistance, and yet it is often neglected in their basic training. Drawn from the experiences of an international editor team with extensive field experience, Nutrition for Developing Countries brings together the essential basics of nutrition in an easily accessible form which is accurate, up-to-date and practical, and suitable for a wide range of readers at different levels. The book covers the whole life cycle, including pregnancy, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, older children, adolescents, adults and the elderly, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable women and children. The fully revised and updated edition addresses both the long standing problems of undernutrition and malnutrition, and the growing epidemic of overnutrition and obesity, which are responsible for the rapid increase in non-communicable diseases of later life. Generously illustrated, Nutrition for Developing Countries explains in clear simple language, and practical detail, how nutrition workers can help families with nutrition problems, including many ideas for exercises for training nutrition workers.
Human Nutrition In The Developing World
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Author : Michael C. Latham
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 1997
Human Nutrition In The Developing World written by Michael C. Latham and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Medical categories.
In this publication, Professor Michael Latham draws upon his far-reaching experience in the field of international nutrition to provide a rich source of information about nutrition science, public health, food science and public policy. The text summarizes key points in human nutrition and provides information about protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Special emphasis is given to the nutritional needs of infants, children, mothers and the elderly. Basic information about foods commonly found in the diets of Africans, Asians and Latin Americans is given. The book focuses on the nutritional and health consequences of inadequate food consumption. Each major nutritional disorder is described and factors contributing to malnutrition such as low food production, food insecurity, poor health status and social and cultural factors are reviewed. [This is a reprint of the 1997 edition.]
Nutrition Issues In Developing Countries
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1992-02-01
Nutrition Issues In Developing Countries written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-02-01 with Medical categories.
This book considers two important international nutrition issues, provides a scientific evaluation, and proposes strategies for intervention at the community level. Part I, Diarrheal Diseases, considers the dietary and nutritional factors that may affect the risk of contracting diarrheal disease and presents programmatic implications of these findings. Part II, Diet and Activity During Pregnancy and Lactation, examines data on the extent to which women in the developing world are known to reduce or otherwise alter their activities and diets as a result of childbearing.
India S Undernourished Children
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Author : Michele Gragnolati
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2006
India S Undernourished Children written by Michele Gragnolati and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Business & Economics categories.
The prevalence of child undernutrition in India is among the highest in the world, nearly double that of Sub-Saharan Africa, with dire consequences for morbidity, mortality, productivity and economic growth. Drawing on qualitative studies and quantitative evidence from large household surveys, this paper (i) explores the dimensions of child undernutrition in India, and (ii) examines the effectiveness of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program in addressing it. Nutritional inequalities across different states, socioeconomic and demographic groups are large - and, in general, are increasing. Although the ICDS program appears to be well-designed and well-placed to address the multidimensional causes of malnutrition in India, there are several mismatches between the program's design and its actual implementation that prevent it from reaching its potential. Moreover, the poorest states and those with the highest levels of undernutrition still have the lowest levels of program funding and coverage. In addition, ICDS faces substantial operational challenges and suffers from a lack of high-level commitment. The paper concludes with a discussion of a number of concrete actions that can be taken to bridge the gap between the policy intentions of ICDS and its actual implementation.
Community Nutrition For Developing Countries
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Author : Norman J. Temple
language : en
Publisher: Athabasca University Press and UNISA Press
Release Date : 2016-03-31
Community Nutrition For Developing Countries written by Norman J. Temple and has been published by Athabasca University Press and UNISA Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-31 with Medical categories.
Nutrition textbooks used by universities and colleges in developing countries have very often been written by scholars who live and work in North America or the United Kingdom. And while the research and information they present is sound, the nutrition-related health challenges with which developing countries must grapple differ considerably from those found in highly industrialized Western nations. The primary aim of Community Nutrition for Developing Countries is to provide a book that meets the needs of nutritionists and other health professionals living and working in developing countries. Written by both scholars and practitioners, the volume draws on their wealth of knowledge, experience, and understanding of nutrition in developing countries to provide nutrition professionals with all the information they require. Each chapter addresses a specific nutrition challenge currently faced by developing countries such as food security, food safety, disease prevention, maternal health, and effective nutrition policy. In addition, the volume serves as an invaluable resource for those developing and implementing nutrition education programmes. With an emphasis on nutritional education as a means to prevent disease and effectively manage health disorders, it is the hope of the nearly three dozen contributors to this work that it will enhance the health and well-being of low-income populations throughout the world.
Nutrition In Health And Disease
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Author : Gyula Mozsik
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2019-10-09
Nutrition In Health And Disease written by Gyula Mozsik and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-09 with Health & Fitness categories.
This book deals with very different aspects of nutrition from different countries (qualities and quantities of food, their absorptions from the gastrointestinal tract, utilization in healthy human beings or in patients with different diseases, food and drug interactions, etc.). However, these different nutritional positions are different in the different countries. The 13 chapters were written by experts from countries in four continents (Asia, Africa, America, and Europe) and generally cover one nutritional problem each; however, if we analyze the results of all the chapters, we can see the most important nutritional problems from all over the world. This detailed analysis offers us an overview of this most urgent nutritional problem.We know that the world's population has increased exponentially in the last few decades (and is still increasing); however, foods and food products have increased more slowly. We have to solve these and other nutritional problems to ensure the health of generations to come.
Food Security In The Developing World
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Author : John Michael Ashley
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2016-01-30
Food Security In The Developing World written by John Michael Ashley and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
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Food Policy For Developing Countries
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Author : Per Pinstrup-Andersen
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2011-08-18
Food Policy For Developing Countries written by Per Pinstrup-Andersen and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-18 with Business & Economics categories.
A "social entrepreneurship" approach to food policy analysis that calls on a wide variety of disciplines (economics, nutrition, sociology, anthropology, environmental science, medicine, and geography).
Nutrition And Health In Developing Countries
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Author : Richard David Semba
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2001-04-25
Nutrition And Health In Developing Countries written by Richard David Semba and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-04-25 with Medical categories.
The Nutrition and Health series of books have, as an overriding mission, to provide health professionals with texts that are considered essential because each includes: 1) a synthesis of the state of the science, 2) timely, in-depth reviews by the leading researchers in their respective fields, 3) extensive, up-to-date fully annotated reference lists, 4) a detailed index, 5) relevant tables and figures, 6) identification of paradigm shifts and the consequences, 7) virtually no overlap of information between chapters, but targeted, inter-chapter referrals, 8) suggestions of areas for future research and 9) balanced, data driven answers to patient /health professionals questions which are based upon the total ity of evidence rather than the findings of any single study. The series volumes are not the outcome of a symposium. Rather, each editor has the potential to examine a chosen area with a broad perspective, both in subject matter as well as in the choice of chapter authors. The international perspective, especially with regard to public health initiatives, is emphasized where appropriate. The editors, whose trainings are both research and practice oriented, have the opportunity to develop a primary objec tive for their book; define the scope and focus, and then invite the leading authorities from around the world to be part of their initiative. The authors are encouraged to provide an overview of the field, discuss their own research and relate the research findings to potential human health consequences.
Agriculture For Improved Nutrition
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Author : Shenggen Fan
language : en
Publisher: Cabi
Release Date : 2019
Agriculture For Improved Nutrition written by Shenggen Fan and has been published by Cabi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Agriculture categories.
About 800 million people suffer from hunger, 2 billion from lack of micronutrients, and more than 2 billion from overweight and obesity. There is renewed interest in reshaping agricultural and food systems, at the global, regional and national levels, so that poor and vulnerable people have access to and are able to consume nutritious foods. This book examines direct and indirect effects of agriculture on nutrition, following the agricultural value chain to explore this complex relationship, from biodiversity and crop fortification, to program evaluation, to the impact of agricultural policies on consumers' choices and actions. It explores the role of various actors along the chain, including women and the private sector, and cross-cutting themes such as data and capacity building. Developing-country experiences and the knowledge and action gaps that remain in truly integrating agriculture and nutrition aims and related practices are considered. Key Features: - The evidence base of research on the relationship between agriculture and nutrition is considered - Includes the insights of some of the world's top researchers - Presents data from real-world settings that is highly relevant and timely to developing countries' current challenges