Seasonal undernutrition in rural Ethiopia

Marked seasonal variability of both production- and consumption is characteristic of virtually all farming systems in the developing world. This study examines the magnitude and significance of seasonal undernutrition in south central Ethiopia, southern Shewa and Zigwa Boto, a peasant association in...

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Autores principales: Ferro-Luzzi, Anna, Morris, Saul Sutkover, Taffesse, Samson, Demissie, Tsegaye, D'Amato, Maurizio, International Food Policy Research Institute, Istituto Nazionale Della Nutrizione, Rome, Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute
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Publicado: International Food Policy Research Institute 2001
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/156447
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author Ferro-Luzzi, Anna
Morris, Saul Sutkover
Taffesse, Samson
Demissie, Tsegaye
D'Amato, Maurizio
International Food Policy Research Institute
Istituto Nazionale Della Nutrizione, Rome
Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute
author_browse D'Amato, Maurizio
Demissie, Tsegaye
Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute
Ferro-Luzzi, Anna
International Food Policy Research Institute
Istituto Nazionale Della Nutrizione, Rome
Morris, Saul Sutkover
Taffesse, Samson
author_facet Ferro-Luzzi, Anna
Morris, Saul Sutkover
Taffesse, Samson
Demissie, Tsegaye
D'Amato, Maurizio
International Food Policy Research Institute
Istituto Nazionale Della Nutrizione, Rome
Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute
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description Marked seasonal variability of both production- and consumption is characteristic of virtually all farming systems in the developing world. This study examines the magnitude and significance of seasonal undernutrition in south central Ethiopia, southern Shewa and Zigwa Boto, a peasant association in the Gurage Zone. The study seeks to answer five questions: (1)Does seasonal energy stress affect individuals of various age groups and sexes differently?; (2)Do members of the same household show divergent responses to seasonal energy stress?; (3)What are the functional consequences of different levels of adult undernutrition?; (4)Are the current anthropometric cut-off points for adults appropriate for rural Ethiopia?; (5)What household characteristics are associated with vulnerability to seasonal undernutrition?; A number of important findings emerge from this research.....The study clarifies some points of contention in the field of adult undernutritionand shows how seasonal undernutrition operates as an intermittent warning signal, reminding us not to miss opportunities to promote good nutrition throughout the life cycle.
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spelling CGSpace1564472025-01-10T06:43:39Z Seasonal undernutrition in rural Ethiopia Ferro-Luzzi, Anna Morris, Saul Sutkover Taffesse, Samson Demissie, Tsegaye D'Amato, Maurizio International Food Policy Research Institute Istituto Nazionale Della Nutrizione, Rome Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute nutrition malnutrition food crops climate Marked seasonal variability of both production- and consumption is characteristic of virtually all farming systems in the developing world. This study examines the magnitude and significance of seasonal undernutrition in south central Ethiopia, southern Shewa and Zigwa Boto, a peasant association in the Gurage Zone. The study seeks to answer five questions: (1)Does seasonal energy stress affect individuals of various age groups and sexes differently?; (2)Do members of the same household show divergent responses to seasonal energy stress?; (3)What are the functional consequences of different levels of adult undernutrition?; (4)Are the current anthropometric cut-off points for adults appropriate for rural Ethiopia?; (5)What household characteristics are associated with vulnerability to seasonal undernutrition?; A number of important findings emerge from this research.....The study clarifies some points of contention in the field of adult undernutritionand shows how seasonal undernutrition operates as an intermittent warning signal, reminding us not to miss opportunities to promote good nutrition throughout the life cycle. 2001 2024-10-24T12:44:11Z 2024-10-24T12:44:11Z Abstract https://hdl.handle.net/10568/156447 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Ferro-Luzzi, Anna; Morris, Saul Sutkover; Taffesse, Samson; Demissie, Tsegaye; D'Amato, Maurizio; International Food Policy Research Institute; Istituto Nazionale Della Nutrizione, Rome; Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute. 2001. Seasonal undernutrition in rural Ethiopia. Research Report Abstract 118. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/156447
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Ferro-Luzzi, Anna
Morris, Saul Sutkover
Taffesse, Samson
Demissie, Tsegaye
D'Amato, Maurizio
International Food Policy Research Institute
Istituto Nazionale Della Nutrizione, Rome
Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute
Seasonal undernutrition in rural Ethiopia
title Seasonal undernutrition in rural Ethiopia
title_full Seasonal undernutrition in rural Ethiopia
title_fullStr Seasonal undernutrition in rural Ethiopia
title_full_unstemmed Seasonal undernutrition in rural Ethiopia
title_short Seasonal undernutrition in rural Ethiopia
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topic nutrition
malnutrition
food crops
climate
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/156447
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