Indigenous Foods to Address Malnutrition: An Inquiry into the Diets and Nutritional Status of Women in the Indigenous Community of Munda Tribes of Jharkhand, India
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DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac102
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Indigenous people globally experience poor nutrition outcomes, with women facing the greater burden. Munda, a predominant tribe in Jharkhand, India, live in a biodiverse food environment but yet have high levels of malnutrition.… read more here.
Keywords: nutritional status; food; indigenous food; munda ... See more keywords
Estimates of Indigenous Food Consumption and Their Contribution to Nutrient Intake in Oraon Tribal Women of Jharkhand, India
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DOI: 10.1177/0379572118805652
Abstract: Introduction: Oraon tribes of India have high levels of undernutrition. Dietary diversification is one of the food-based interventions to ameliorate malnutrition. Objectives: This study assessed the awareness and availability of indigenous foods and estimated dietary… read more here.
Keywords: intake; indigenous food; jharkhand india; oraon tribal ... See more keywords
Traditional Food Environment and Factors Affecting Indigenous Food Consumption in Munda Tribal Community of Jharkhand, India
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.600470
Abstract: Indigenous food (IF) systems, derived from natural ecosystems are perceived to be sustainable and nutritionally adequate. Mundas, an indigenous tribal community in Jharkhand India, are surrounded by rich agroforestry resources, yet display high levels of… read more here.
Keywords: jharkhand; indigenous food; munda; community ... See more keywords
“Where Creator Has My Feet, There I Will Be Responsible”: Place-Making in Urban Environments through Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiatives
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20115970
Abstract: There is a growing emergence of Indigenous Food Sovereignty (IFS) initiatives across urban centers within many regions of Canada. Urban Indigenous communities are leading these efforts to revitalize Indigenous foods and agricultural practices while promoting… read more here.
Keywords: indigenous food; ifs initiatives; urban environments; place making ... See more keywords
A Systematic Review of Indigenous Food Plant Usage in Southern Africa
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DOI: 10.3390/su15118799
Abstract: Indigenous food plants provide various social functions; they are crucial to food supply diversification efforts, and they improve food and nutrition security. Research has shown that indigenous foods’ nutritional potential and advantages have yet to… read more here.
Keywords: food; indigenous food; food plant; indigenous foods ... See more keywords