Locally-Procured Fish Is Essential in School Feeding Programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa

Locally-Procured Fish Is Essential in School Feeding Programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa

Fish make an important contribution to micronutrient intake, long-chained polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAS), and animal protein, as well as ensuring food and nutrition security and livelihoods for fishing communities. Micronutrient deficiencies are persistent in sub-Saharan Africa (...

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Main Authors: Molly B. Ahern, Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, Marian Kjellevold, Ragnhild Overå, Jogeir Toppe, Michele Doura, Edna Kalaluka, Bendula Wismen, Melisa Vargas, Nicole Franz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
home-grown school feeding
food and nutrition security
fish
fish products
sub-Saharan Africa
small-scale fisheries
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/9/2080

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