Enzymes are proteinous components that act as catalysts in essential chemical reactions necessary for bodily functions including respiration, metabolism and digestion.They are also applied in industrial processes involving chemical reactions, and are generally sourced from plant or animal tissues. Alongside…
RUTF is a therapeutic food utilized in the treatment of severely malnourished children. It is deemed very efficient as an approximated 90% of subjects acclaim recovery within just a couple of weeks. The constituents of RUTF comprise of a peanut…
Government actions are pivotal to the accomplishment of malnutrition eradication in all its forms. Local and national governments should prioriize the provision of nutrition and food security to its citizens by availing healthy foods, adequate water and high-quality healthcare. Consequently,…
Governments experience a heavy burden of malnutrition that manifests in form of either undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies or obesity. These issues complexities are accentuated by rapid urbanization, globalization, poverty and powerful corporate interests .The malnutrition burden , specifically under-nutrition causes childhood…
In this post ,we will explicate the significance of national food policies. Micro-nutrient deficiencies of the vital nutrients i.e. vitamins and minerals including zinc, Vitamin A , iron and folate; and, the increasing macro-nutrient over-nutrition epidemic are associtaed with detrimental…
Food waste is the discarding of consumable food. Unlike food loss , that may occur along the food chain during either agricultural production, post-harvest handling, storage or processing, food waste involves food that is ready for consumption being thrown away. However,…
A product’s package is the primary feature consumers see,thus making it critical in shaping their perspectives and purchasing decisions. It contributes a crucial role in exhibiting the contents in the package as well as conveying the necessary details about the…
The terms calories and nutrients can sound rather confounding or almost similar. However , they are different elemnets which serve definite functions. What Are Calories?A calorie is a unit of measurement that demonstrates the quantitity of energy in a food…
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) assessment is suitable for any persons above 6 months, though it is commonly used among children 6 – 59 months. It is a useful screening tool that aids in identifying persons at risk of malnutrition. The…
