Nutrient Composition of Insects: a Remedy to Remove Malnutrition in Africa

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Authors

  • Peter P. Mumba
     University of Malawi, Bunda College of Agriculture, P.O. Box 219, Lilongwe ,MW
  • Mcdonald Jose
     University of Malawi, Bunda College of Agriculture, P.O. Box 219, Lilongwe ,MW

Abstract

In Malawi, the annual per capita protein supply from meat from livestock is in the range of 5.4-6.6 kg and that from fish in the range of 7-10 kg. This supply is much lower than in the surrounding countries (13 kg) in the Southern Africa Development Community. The result is prevalence of malnutrition throughout the country. Reports have shown that 48 per cent of children under-five years of age are stunted and 22 per cent are severely stunted.

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Published

2006-11-01

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Mumba, P. P., & Jose, M. (2006). Nutrient Composition of Insects: a Remedy to Remove Malnutrition in Africa. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 43(11), 480–486. Retrieved from http://www.informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ijnd/article/view/6270

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Volume 43, Issue 11, November 2006

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Original Articles

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