Children consuming cassava as a staple food are at risk for inadequate zinc, iron, and vitamin A intake

Cassava contains little zinc, iron, and β-carotene, yet it is the primary staple crop of over 250 million Africans. This study used a 24-hour dietary recall to test the hypothesis that among healthy children aged 2–5 years in Nigeria and Kenya, cassava’s contribution to the childrens’ daily diets is...

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Main Authors: Gegios, A., Amthor, R., Maziya-Dixon, B.B., Egesi, Chiedozie N., Mallowa, S., Nungo, R., Gichuki, S., Mbanaso, A., Manary, M.J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2010
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/88228

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