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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| Formato: | Journal Article |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Springer
2010
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/88228 |
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