scholarly journals Corrigendum to “Nutrient composition of 19 fish species from Sri Lanka and potential contribution to food and nutrition security” [J. Food Compos. Anal. 91 (2020) 103508]

2020 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 103580
Author(s):  
Amalie Moxness Reksten ◽  
Thiruchenduran Somasundaram ◽  
Marian Kjellevold ◽  
Anna Nordhagen ◽  
Annbjørg Bøkevoll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Nutrient Composition ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Food And Nutrition

scholarly journals Nutrient composition of 19 fish species from Sri Lanka and potential contribution to food and nutrition security

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 103508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amalie Moxness Reksten ◽  
Thiruchenduran Somasundaram ◽  
Marian Kjellevold ◽  
Anna Nordhagen ◽  
Annbjørg Bøkevoll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Nutrient Composition ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Food And Nutrition

scholarly journals Variation in Nutrient Composition of Seafood from North West Africa: Implications for Food and Nutrition Security

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1516
Author(s):  
Inger Aakre ◽  
Annbjørg Bøkevoll ◽  
Jamal Chaira ◽  
Fatima Zohra Bouthir ◽  
Sylvia Frantzen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Nutrient Composition ◽  
World Health ◽  
Marine Research ◽  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Fish Samples ◽  
Food And Nutrition

Fish and seafood may play an important role for nutrition and food security as they contain essential vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. The aim of this study was to describe the nutrient composition, including fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, in commonly consumed fish species (fillet- and whole fish samples) sampled off the Northwest African coast. Furthermore, we assessed the species’ contributions to the recommended nutrient intake (RNI) values from the World Health Organization (WHO). Samples of commercially important fish species (Sardina pilchardus, Engraulis encrasicolus, Trachurus trachurus, Pagellus acarne) were collected using trawling on the R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen in May 2017 and analyzed for nutrients at the Institute of Marine Research as individual and composite samples. All the analyzed fish species were good dietary sources of several vitamins and minerals and whole fish were substantially more nutrient dense than fillet samples, especially with regard to vitamin A, iodine, zinc, calcium, and iron. Including 100 g of sardine or anchovy (whole fish) in the diet, would contribute substantially to the RNI for vitamin B12, vitamin D and vitamin A, EPA and DHA as well as the minerals iodine, zinc, and calcium. This study shows that fish consumed with skin, bone, and viscera may be very nutrient dense and important for local food and nutrition security.

scholarly journals Millets for Food and Nutrition Security in India: Determinants and Policy Implications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahidul Islam ◽  
Varghese Manaloor
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Price Support ◽  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
The Impact

Background: Food security has been a target in India since its independence; the primary aim of food security is to ensure enough staple food for the entire population. Although substantial progress was made through the adoption of green revolution (GR) technologies and implementation of the food public distribution system (PDS), desirable food and nutrition security, as defined by the food and agriculture organization (FAO), is far from being realized. This paper scrutinized the potential contribution of millets in achieving food and nutrition security in India. Methods: The present study was conducted based on the secondary data obtained from FAO Corporate Statistical Database and published literature on food and nutrition security. The impact of the GR technologies and the PDS on food and nutrition security was examined using 58 years of acreage, production, and yield of rice, wheat, and millet, as well as comprehensive information on relevant issues including climate. Results: Both GR technologies and PDS unduly favored two principal crops, namely rice and wheat, marginalizing all other crops cultivated for thousands of years to meet the food and nutrition requirement of mostly developing countries including India. Millets constitute one such neglected group of crops in India, which have tremendous potential for contributing to food and nutrition security. Conclusions: Millets are to be included in the PDS alongside rice and wheat so that they receive an appropriate Minimum Price Support. Appropriate implementation of relevant regulations, continued research and development, and adequate support for cultivation and marketing of millets are necessary in this regard.

Policy atlas on food and nutrition security: Kenya

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wim Marivoet ◽  
John M. Ulimwengu ◽  
Leysa Maty Sall
Keyword(s):  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Food And Nutrition

scholarly journals Terminal Logic Behavior and Strategic Defection of Governmental Officials during Presidential Transitions in Guatemala: Implications for the Sustainability of Food and Nutrition Security Policy

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica L Escobar-Alegria ◽  
Edward A Frongillo ◽  
Christine E Blake
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Security Policy ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Presidential Transitions ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Food And Nutrition

ABSTRACT Background Presidents with no possibility of re-election overvalue far-future rewards and succumb to terminal logic behavior (TLB), responding to end-of-tenure legacy concerns despite political context. Government authorities perceiving the outgoing government is losing power at the end of term behave under the logic of strategic defection (SD), dissociating from the outgoing government once it is perceived powerless. In countries where re-election is impossible and government turnover and inconstant political parties are concerns, governmental officials at all levels may show TLB and SD during transitions that affect policy sustainability. Objectives This study aimed to understand the context during presidential transitions that makes TLB and SD relevant, whether TLB and SD affect sustainability of food and nutrition security policy (FNSP), and the tactics for navigating transitions that favor sustainability. Methods A case-study design was used with semi-structured qualitative interviews and document review of news articles in Guatemala. Purposeful criteria and snowball sampling were used to recruit 52 policy actors implementing an FNSP across 2 transitions; 252 news articles from the referenced period covering topics on policy programmatic areas were purposefully sampled. Interviews were analyzed using coding and thematic analyses. News articles were analyzed using a priori thematic coding for verifying themes in interviews and data triangulation. Results Governmental officials were replaced by others during transitions; political parties were perceived as inconstant. TLB and SD occurred at all levels and had consequences for sustainability of FNSP: implementation slow-down, dysfunctional collaboration, inefficient use of resources, benefits not reaching targeted groups, and loss of momentum. These occurred through individual, institutional, and political mechanisms. Civil society, international organizations, and government adopted tactics for maximizing sustainability. Conclusions Understanding governmental officials’ experiences and the extent to which TLB and SD occur and affect sustainability could be advantageous to develop compensatory actions for reaching long-term FNSP goals.

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