Ecological approaches to human nutrition
Malnutrition affects a large number of people throughout the developing world. Approaches to reducing malnutrition rarely focus on ecology and agriculture to simultaneously improve human nutrition and environmental sustainability. However, evidence suggests that interdisciplinary approaches that com...
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| author | DeClerck, Fabrice A.J. Fanzo, J.C. Palm, Cheryl A. Remans, R. |
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| description | Malnutrition affects a large number of people throughout the developing world. Approaches to reducing malnutrition rarely focus on ecology and agriculture to simultaneously improve human nutrition and environmental sustainability. However, evidence suggests that interdisciplinary approaches that combine the knowledge bases of these disciplines can serve as a central strategy in alleviating hidden hunger for the world's poorest. To describe the role that ecological knowledge plays in alleviating hidden hunger, considering human nutrition as an overlooked ecosystem service. We review existing literature and propose a framework that expands on earlier work on econutri-tion. We provide novel evidence from case studies con-ducted by the authors in western Kenya and propose a framework for interdisciplinary collaboration to alleviate hidden hunger, increase agricultural productivity, and improve environmental sustainability. Our review supports the concept that an inte-grated approach will impact human nutrition. We pro-vide evidence that increased functional agrobiodiversity can alleviate anemia, and interventions that contribute to environmental sustainability can have both direct and indirect effects on human health and nutritional well-being. Integrated and interdisciplinary approaches are critical to reaching development goals. Ecologists must begin to consider not only how their field can contribute to biodiversity conservation, but also, the relationship between biodiversity and provisioning of nontraditional ecosystem services such as human health. Likewise, nutritionists and agronomists must recognize that many of the solutions to increasing human well-being and health can best be achieved by focusing on a healthy environment and the conservation of ecosystem services. |
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| spelling | CGSpace358022025-11-12T05:47:55Z Ecological approaches to human nutrition DeClerck, Fabrice A.J. Fanzo, J.C. Palm, Cheryl A. Remans, R. biodiversity ecosystems human nutrition poverty services Malnutrition affects a large number of people throughout the developing world. Approaches to reducing malnutrition rarely focus on ecology and agriculture to simultaneously improve human nutrition and environmental sustainability. However, evidence suggests that interdisciplinary approaches that combine the knowledge bases of these disciplines can serve as a central strategy in alleviating hidden hunger for the world's poorest. To describe the role that ecological knowledge plays in alleviating hidden hunger, considering human nutrition as an overlooked ecosystem service. We review existing literature and propose a framework that expands on earlier work on econutri-tion. We provide novel evidence from case studies con-ducted by the authors in western Kenya and propose a framework for interdisciplinary collaboration to alleviate hidden hunger, increase agricultural productivity, and improve environmental sustainability. Our review supports the concept that an inte-grated approach will impact human nutrition. We pro-vide evidence that increased functional agrobiodiversity can alleviate anemia, and interventions that contribute to environmental sustainability can have both direct and indirect effects on human health and nutritional well-being. Integrated and interdisciplinary approaches are critical to reaching development goals. Ecologists must begin to consider not only how their field can contribute to biodiversity conservation, but also, the relationship between biodiversity and provisioning of nontraditional ecosystem services such as human health. Likewise, nutritionists and agronomists must recognize that many of the solutions to increasing human well-being and health can best be achieved by focusing on a healthy environment and the conservation of ecosystem services. 2011 2014-06-10T08:26:20Z 2014-06-10T08:26:20Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35802 en Open Access application/pdf DeClerck, F.; Fanzo, J.; Palm, C.; Remans, R. -2011-Ecological approaches to human nutrition-Food and Nutrition Bulletin v.32 (1) supplement-p. S41-S50 |
| spellingShingle | biodiversity ecosystems human nutrition poverty services DeClerck, Fabrice A.J. Fanzo, J.C. Palm, Cheryl A. Remans, R. Ecological approaches to human nutrition |
| title | Ecological approaches to human nutrition |
| title_full | Ecological approaches to human nutrition |
| title_fullStr | Ecological approaches to human nutrition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ecological approaches to human nutrition |
| title_short | Ecological approaches to human nutrition |
| title_sort | ecological approaches to human nutrition |
| topic | biodiversity ecosystems human nutrition poverty services |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35802 |
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