Dietary intakes and body mass indices of non-pregnant, non-lactating (NPNL) women from the Coastal and Guinea savannah zones of Ghana

Kobati, GY; Lartey, A; Marquis, GS; Colecraft, EK; Butler, LM

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“…Similar studies were reported among lactating women in African communities (Kobati, 2012; Nti et al, 2002).…”

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confidence: 86%

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Socio-economic and Demographic Factors Influencing the Nutritional Status of Lactating Mothers in Delhi, India

Gupta,

Khedkar,

Negi

et al. 2024

Journal of Health Management

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Nutrition deficiency is commonly observed in lactating mothers and is a rising trend in India due to improper dietary patterns, physiological factors, socio-economic and demographic factors. The aim was to study the nutritional status and its related factors among lactating mothers in the urban areas of Delhi region, India. A structured, pre-tested and validated questionnaire was used to capture the socio-demographic information, including economical and medical conditions, of 150 lactating women in Delhi, India. Pearson correlation coefficient and association of various factors were determined. 72.5 per cent of women were in the age bracket of 20–25 years and in low-income group (70 per cent). The prevalence of underweight was 21.33 per cent, and the mean and SD of body mass index (BMI) of mothers were 19.17 ± 2.1 and 20.70 ± 2.3 for sedentary and moderate workers, respectively. There were significant correlations found between BMI, energy, carbohydrates, fat and protein intake ( p < .05). Multivariate regression model was used to associate the nutrition of participants’ income group, education, type of work, age of mothers and frequency of meals. Based on the results, intervention programmes for dietary correction and the effect of nutrition on the body have to be emphasised to lactating mothers for better health and nutritional outcomes.

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“…Similar studies were reported among lactating women in African communities (Kobati, 2012; Nti et al, 2002).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

“…The main sources of vitamin A for the women were edible cooking oil, dark and coloured leafy vegetables as well as fruits. Similar studies were reported among lactating women in African communities (Kobati, 2012;Nti et al, 2002).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

Socio-economic and Demographic Factors Influencing the Nutritional Status of Lactating Mothers in Delhi, India

Gupta,

Khedkar,

Negi

et al. 2024

Journal of Health Management

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Socio-cultural norms in the local food system and potential implications for women’s dietary quality in rural northern Ghana

Zakariah-Akoto,

Armar-Klemesu,

Ankomah

et al. 2024

AJFAND

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Women’s activities within the local food system are linked to their dietary quality. Their ability to consume a nutritious diet may be influenced by socio-cultural norms; often, the influence of these norms has not been adequately studied. This study examined how socio-cultural norms linked with rural food systems can potentially exert adverse effects on women’s diets. The study was conducted in two rural communities, Yilkpene and Kpachilo, in Northern Ghana, between May and July 2016. Both selected study communities were chosen because they had similar population sizes, dietary patterns, and access to social services. Using a qualitative approach, sixteen key informant interviews with community and institutional leaders, 11 focus group discussions comprising 87 community members, and forty 24-hour dietary recall interviews with women of reproductive age were used to explore the nature of the local food system linked with socio-cultural norms. Transcribed interviews were coded and analyzed, thematically, using pre-determined and emerging themes. A total of 143 women and men participated in the study with women dominating the sample. The components of the food system in both communities were constructed, primarily, around men. Quantities, quality, and varieties of produce, its distribution, and intra-household allocation were dominated by male perceptions and practices that determine access and ownership of productive resources, and pre-determined roles and responsibilities of household members. Men dominated production of economic crops (cereals, and legumes); women produced vegetables, and limited quantities of legumes and cereals, mainly for home consumption. Men controlled allocation of cereals for household meal preparation; more expensive complementary ingredients were provided by women. Although women prepared household meals, men received the ‘lion’s share’ of nutrient-dense components. Forty-five percent of women could not meet minimum dietary diversity of at least five food groups in their diets. The local food system in Northern Ghana is dominated by gender-driven socio-cultural norms, which constitutes a potential barrier to women achieving dietary adequacy. Interventions should deliberately address these culturally-established barriers, especially in contexts where subsistence farming is the main source of livelihood. Key words: Food system, Socio-cultural norms, Barriers, Women, dietary quality

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Global Trends in the Availability of Dietary Data in Low and Middle-Income Countries

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Individual-level quantitative dietary data can provide suitably disaggregated information to identify the needs of all population sub-groups, which can in turn inform agricultural, nutrition, food safety, and environmental policies and programs. The purpose of this discussion paper is to provide an overview of dietary surveys conducted in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) from 1980 to 2019, analyzing their key characteristics to understand the trends in dietary data collection across time. The present study analyzes the information gathered by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization Global Individual Food consumption data Tool (FAO/WHO GIFT). FAO/WHO GIFT is a growing repository of individual-level dietary data and contains information about dietary surveys from around the world, collected through published survey results, literature reviews, and direct contact with data owners. The analysis indicates an important increase in the number of dietary surveys conducted in LMICs in the past four decades and a notable increase in the number of national dietary surveys. It is hoped that this trend continues, together with associated efforts to validate and standardize the dietary methods used. The regular implementation of dietary surveys in LMICs is key to support evidence-based policies for improved nutrition.

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Dietary intakes and body mass indices of non-pregnant, non-lactating (NPNL) women from the Coastal and Guinea savannah zones of Ghana

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Socio-economic and Demographic Factors Influencing the Nutritional Status of Lactating Mothers in Delhi, India

Socio-economic and Demographic Factors Influencing the Nutritional Status of Lactating Mothers in Delhi, India

Socio-cultural norms in the local food system and potential implications for women’s dietary quality in rural northern Ghana

Global Trends in the Availability of Dietary Data in Low and Middle-Income Countries

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