| Linking human nutrition and fisheries: incorporating micronutrient-dense, small indigenous fish species in carp polyculture production in Bangladesh. | |
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PMID: 17658074 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Fish and fisheries are important for the livelihoods, food, and income of the rural population in Bangladesh. Increased rice production and changing agricultural patterns have resulted in a large decline in inland fisheries. Implementation of carp pond polyculture has been very successful, whereas little focus has been given to the commonly consumed small indigenous fish species, some of which are rich in vitamin A and minerals, such as calcium, iron, and zinc, and are an integral part of the rural diet. OBJECTIVE: The overall objective of the research and capacity-building activities described in this paper is to increase the production, accessibility, and intake of nutrient-dense small indigenous fish species, in particular mola (Amblypharyngodon mola), in order to combat micronutrient deficiencies. The large contribution from small indigenous fish species to recommended intakes of vitamin A and calcium and the perception that mola is good for or protects the eyes have been well documented. METHODS: An integrated approach was conducted jointly by Bangladeshi and Danish institutions, linking human nutrition and fisheries. Activities included food-consumption surveys, laboratory analyses of commonly consumed fish species, production trials of carp-mola pond polyculture, teaching, training, and dissemination of the results. RESULTS: No decline in carp production and thus in income was found with the inclusion of mola, and increased intake of mola has the potential to combat micronutrient deficiencies. Teaching and training of graduates and field staff have led to increased awareness of the role of small indigenous fish species for good nutrition and resulted in the promotion of carp-mola pond polyculture and research in small indigenous fish species. The decline in accessibility, increase in price, and decrease in intake of small indigenous fish species by the rural poor, as well as the increased intake of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), the most commonly cultured fish species, which is poor in micronutrients and not preferred for consumption, are being addressed, and some measures taken by inland fisheries management have been discussed. CONCLUSIONS: The successful linking of human nutrition and fisheries to address micronutrient deficiencies has relevance for other countries with rich fisheries resources, such as Cambodia and countries in the Lake Victoria region of Africa. |
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Authors:
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Nanna Roos; M Abdul Wahab; Mostafa Ali Reza Hossain; Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Food and nutrition bulletin Volume: 28 ISSN: 0379-5721 ISO Abbreviation: Food Nutr Bull Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-07-30 Completed Date: 2007-09-04 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7906418 Medline TA: Food Nutr Bull Country: Japan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S280-93 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Fredericksberg, Denmark. |
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Animals Aquaculture / methods*, standards Bangladesh Biological Availability Carps Diet / standards Fishes* / metabolism Humans Micronutrients / administration & dosage*, analysis, deficiency* Minerals / administration & dosage, analysis Nutritional Physiological Phenomena* Nutritive Value Rural Population Seafood / analysis* Species Specificity |
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0/Micronutrients; 0/Minerals |
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