A sustainable diet is, by definition, nutritionally adequate, economically affordable, culturally
acceptable, and environmentally respectful. Designing such a diet has to integrate different …

Zinc deficiency, being the fifth leading risk factor for diseases is associated with several
disorders and infections, especially diarrhea. The common strategies for sustaining zinc's …

Zinc, a crucial trace element is vital for the growth and development of humans. It is
frequently described as 'the flower of life'and 'the source of intelligence'. Zinc supplements …

Smallholder agriculture is an important source of livelihoods in South Asia and sub-Saharan
Africa. In these regions the highest concentrations of nutritionally vulnerable populations are …

Background Grain legumes are appreciated for their contribution to dietary protein and
micronutrient intake in addition to their benefits in providing income and replenishing soil …

Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) provide guidance to policy makers, the private
sector and consumers to redesign food systems and to improve diets of vulnerable …

Zambia is still facing undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies despite fortification and
supplementation programmes stressing the need for additional solutions. Fermented foods …

Adequate calcium intake is essential for health, especially for infants, children, adolescents,
and women, yet is difficult to achieve with local foods in many low‐and middle‐income …

A barrier to using Optifood linear programming (LP), which identifies nutrient gaps and
supports population‐specific food‐based recommendation (FBR) development, is the …

The risk of inadequate calcium intake is a worldwide problem. We performed a simulation
exercise on the impact, effectiveness, and safety of increasing calcium levels in drinking …