2023
DOI: 10.1007/s12571-023-01368-2
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Addressing child and maternal nutrition: a qualitative study on food prescriptions and proscriptions determining animal source food consumption in rural Kenya

Abstract: Animal source foods (ASFs) can play a critical role in the nutritional well-being of women and children. Although livestock ownership may translate to high availability of ASFs, community food prescriptions and proscriptions may determine consumption patterns and subsequent human nutritional status. This study sought to understand the existing dietary practices and underlying prescriptions and proscriptions of ASFs among women and children in Siaya County in western Kenya. The study was carried out among the L… Show more

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“…Furthermore, livestock interventions may also lead to nutritional risks ( 25 , 38 ). For example, increased household income through the sale of milk, meat, or eggs may not translate into improved nutrition as a result of household social dynamics ( 39 41 ). On the other hand, livestock interventions may also have potentially negative consequences on women’s available time for child care and may increase health and nutritional risks associated with exposure to livestock ( 19 , 42 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, livestock interventions may also lead to nutritional risks ( 25 , 38 ). For example, increased household income through the sale of milk, meat, or eggs may not translate into improved nutrition as a result of household social dynamics ( 39 41 ). On the other hand, livestock interventions may also have potentially negative consequences on women’s available time for child care and may increase health and nutritional risks associated with exposure to livestock ( 19 , 42 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%