| Improving access to and consumption of animal source foods in rural households: the experiences of a women-focused goat development program in the highlands of Ethiopia. | |
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PMID: 14672299 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in Africa and its population experiences low and falling life expectancy rates, high infant, child and maternal mortality and high rates of child malnutrition. This is exacerbated by the fact that Ethiopia is not self-sufficient in animal products and is a net importer of food. For the majority of the population, most food energy (93%) is derived from vegetable products with 7% coming from animal source foods (ASF). FARM-Africa hypothesizes that the inadequate nutritional status of the population, which contributes to the high mortality rates in the country, is related to the population's low consumption of ASF, such as milk and meat. This article presents the findings of the Dairy Goat Project, the objectives of which included the improvement of family welfare through the generation of increased income and milk consumption. The project adopted an integrated approach and increased the productivity of local goats managed by women through a combination of better management techniques, genetic improvements and information exchange. Through pre- and post-intervention analysis of data of those households within the project area, FARM-Africa demonstrated a considerable improvement in the nutritional status and family welfare of project participants. There was increased appearance of milk and meat products in local diets, and the addition of other foods, such as eggs and fresh vegetables, as a result of complementary activities established with funds generated through the principal activities of the Dairy Goat Project. |
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Authors:
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Zewdu Ayele; Christie Peacock |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of nutrition Volume: 133 ISSN: 0022-3166 ISO Abbreviation: J. Nutr. Publication Date: 2003 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-12-15 Completed Date: 2004-01-09 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404243 Medline TA: J Nutr Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3981S-3986S Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dairy Goat Project, FARM-Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
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Animals Developing Countries Diet / standards*, trends* Ethiopia Female Goats* Health Education* Humans Meat Milk Rural Population* |
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