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Provision of low‐aflatoxin local complementary porridgeflour reduced urinary aflatoxin biomarker in childrenaged 6–18 months in rural Tanzania
(Wiley Online Library, 2023-03-09)
Aflatoxins are toxic secondary metabolites of fungi that colonize staple food crops,
such as maize and groundnut, frequently used in complementary feeding. In
preparation for a large trial, this pilot study examined if ...
Investigating the Optimal Treatment to Improve Cashew Apple Juice Quality and Shelf Life
(Hindawi, 2023-09-06)
An investigation was carried out to extend the shelf life of cashew apple juice (CAJ) by up to 90 days from its natural shelf life. CAJ was obtained by pressing apples. Then, extracted juice was clarified, pasteurized, and ...
Risk of Exposure to Aflatoxin M1 through Consumption of Cow’s Milk among Children in Magadu Morogoro
(Research Square, 2023-08-08)
Aatoxins M1 contamination of milk affect the general population, and with particular attention to children
who frequently consume milk as part of complementary food. This study determined AFM1 contamination
of cow’s milk ...
Underutilized Cashew Apple Fruit: Its Utility and Development as a Source of Nutrients and Value Added Products in Tanzania
(Enviro Research Publishers, 2023-03-29)
The tropical cashew tree, Anacardium occidentale L., has remarkable
potential. The tree produces the pseudo-fruit known as the cashew
apple and nuts. The apple is sweet, juicy, and loaded with dietary
fiber, phytonutrients, ...
Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Mycotoxin Contamination of Complementary Food Ingredients in Kongwa District, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-02)
Background: Inadequate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in low income countries contribute to poor child growth and
development.
Objectives: To assess IYCF practices and mycotoxin contamination in complementary ...
Nutrient intake and dietary adequacy among infants in Kongwa District, Tanzania: A sub-study of the Mycotoxin Mitigation Trial
(Research Square, 2023-04-13)
Background: Early exposure to aflatoxin, a common toxin in global food systems, has been associated with child growth faltering. The Mycotoxin Mitigation Trial was a community-based cluster-randomized trial designed to ...
A Mixed Methods Exploration of the Role of Participation in a Nutrition-Sensitive Agroecology Intervention in Rural Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-06)
Background: Participation is key to the successful implementation of nutrition-related interventions, but it has been relatively overlooked.
Objective: We sought to describe participation intensity among smallholder farmers ...
Predictors of Program Participation in a Nutrition-Sensitive Agroecological Intervention in Singida, Tanzania
(Oxford University Press, 2020-06)
Objectives
Nutrition-sensitive agricultural interventions are theorized to improve child’s diet through asset provision and program participation. Although some programs measure participation, predictors of participation ...
A Participatory Agroecological Intervention Reduces Women’s Risk of Probable Depression Through Improvements in Food Security in Singida, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2020-06)
In 2015, depressive disorders led to over 50 million disability-adjusted life years lost globally, with more than 80% occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Depressive disorders are also risk factors of a number ...