Consumption of Traditional and Indigenous Foods and Their Contribution to Nutrient Intake among Children and Women in Botswana

doi:10.1080/03670244.2019.1598980

Paper

Consumption of Traditional and Indigenous Foods and Their Contribution to Nutrient Intake among Children and Women in Botswana

Published Apr 8, 2019 · S. Kasimba, N. Covic, B. Motswagole

Ecology of Food and Nutrition

22

Citations

4

Influential Citations

Full text

Abstract

ABSTRACT In Botswana, traditional diets are gradually being replaced by westernized diets high in energy-dense and nutrient- poor, while micro nutrient deficiencies among the population remain. We determined the consumption of traditional and indigenous foods (TIF) and their contribution to nutrient intake among children and women in Botswana. TIF accounted for relatively high percentages of energy intake in children (41%) and women (36%) respectively. The mean intake of vitamin A in children and vitamin A and zinc in women was high from TIF compared to non-TIF. Research attention to determining the full potential of TIF in contributing to nutrition and health is warranted.

Observational Study

Study Snapshot

Traditional and indigenous foods contribute significantly to nutrient intake in Botswana, accounting for 41% of energy intake in children and 36% in women, with high vitamin A and zinc intake in women.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Consumption of Traditional and Indigenous Foods and Their Contribution to Nutrient Intake among Children and Women in Botswana

References

Citations