Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania

Animal‐source foods (ASF) are an important source of nutrients in many developing countries. However, there is limited information on the demand for ASF and the factors influencing their consumption. This study assessed spatial and temporal patterns of ASF consumption in Tanzania using data from a n...

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Autores principales: Ping Wang, Nhuong Tran, Enahoro, Dolapo K., Chin Yee Chan, Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia, Rich, Karl M., Byrd, K., Thilsted, Shakuntala H.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Wiley 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115990
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author Ping Wang
Nhuong Tran
Enahoro, Dolapo K.
Chin Yee Chan
Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia
Rich, Karl M.
Byrd, K.
Thilsted, Shakuntala H.
author_browse Byrd, K.
Chin Yee Chan
Enahoro, Dolapo K.
Nhuong Tran
Ping Wang
Rich, Karl M.
Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia
Thilsted, Shakuntala H.
author_facet Ping Wang
Nhuong Tran
Enahoro, Dolapo K.
Chin Yee Chan
Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia
Rich, Karl M.
Byrd, K.
Thilsted, Shakuntala H.
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description Animal‐source foods (ASF) are an important source of nutrients in many developing countries. However, there is limited information on the demand for ASF and the factors influencing their consumption. This study assessed spatial and temporal patterns of ASF consumption in Tanzania using data from a nationally representative household survey. Price and expenditure elasticities of ASF demand were estimated by applying a censored Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System (QUAIDS) model. Results showed a 30% increase in weekly household expenditure on ASF from USD 3.02 in 2008 to USD 3.94 in 2014. The likelihood of a household purchasing ASF was 4.5 percentage points higher in urban compared to rural areas. With the exception of dried fish, the expenditure elasticity of ASF demand was positive and statistically significant. Expenditure and own‐price elasticities were largest for chicken and lowest for dried fish. The responsiveness of ASF demand to own‐price changes was higher in rural than urban areas in all cases. The findings imply that public policies that either raise household incomes or lower ASF prices have the potential to increase the consumption of ASF and consequently improve food and nutrition security in Tanzania. [EconLit Citations: C33, D12, Q18].
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spelling CGSpace1159902025-12-08T10:11:39Z Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania Ping Wang Nhuong Tran Enahoro, Dolapo K. Chin Yee Chan Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia Rich, Karl M. Byrd, K. Thilsted, Shakuntala H. food consumption nutrition prices households food science Animal‐source foods (ASF) are an important source of nutrients in many developing countries. However, there is limited information on the demand for ASF and the factors influencing their consumption. This study assessed spatial and temporal patterns of ASF consumption in Tanzania using data from a nationally representative household survey. Price and expenditure elasticities of ASF demand were estimated by applying a censored Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System (QUAIDS) model. Results showed a 30% increase in weekly household expenditure on ASF from USD 3.02 in 2008 to USD 3.94 in 2014. The likelihood of a household purchasing ASF was 4.5 percentage points higher in urban compared to rural areas. With the exception of dried fish, the expenditure elasticity of ASF demand was positive and statistically significant. Expenditure and own‐price elasticities were largest for chicken and lowest for dried fish. The responsiveness of ASF demand to own‐price changes was higher in rural than urban areas in all cases. The findings imply that public policies that either raise household incomes or lower ASF prices have the potential to increase the consumption of ASF and consequently improve food and nutrition security in Tanzania. [EconLit Citations: C33, D12, Q18]. 2022-04 2021-11-11T13:10:24Z 2021-11-11T13:10:24Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115990 en Open Access application/pdf Wiley Wang, P., Tran, N., Enahoro, D.K., Chan, C.Y., Shikuku, K.M., Rich, K.M., Byrd, K. and Thilsted, S.H. 2021. Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania. Agribusiness
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nutrition
prices
households
food science
Ping Wang
Nhuong Tran
Enahoro, Dolapo K.
Chin Yee Chan
Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia
Rich, Karl M.
Byrd, K.
Thilsted, Shakuntala H.
Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania
title Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania
title_full Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania
title_fullStr Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania
title_full_unstemmed Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania
title_short Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania
title_sort spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal source foods in tanzania
topic food consumption
nutrition
prices
households
food science
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115990
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