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Evaluating the nutritional content of an insect-fortified food for the child complementary diet in Ghana.

Megan E ParkerStephanie ZobristHerman E LutterodtCyril R AsieduChantal DonahueConnor EdickKimberly MansenGretel PeltoPeiman MilaniShobhita SoorAmos LaarCyril M Engmann
Published in: BMC nutrition (2020)
Pairing akokono with other local foods (e.g., potatoes, soybeans) can enhance its lysine content and create a more complete dietary amino acid profile. The promotion of akokono as a complementary food could play an important role in nutrition interventions targeting children in Ghana.
Keyphrases
  • amino acid
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  • cancer therapy
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  • climate change