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Neurolathyrism in Sub‐Saharan Africa—Assessing the Neurotoxic Risks of Lathyrus sativus Amid Drought and Food Security Challenges

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Representation of grass pea consumption in drought‐stricken sub‐Saharan Africa sustains nutrition, but excess β‐ODAP exposure due to multiple reasons triggers neurolathyrism, a progressive neurotoxic disorder. ABSTRACT Neurolathyrism is a progressive motor neuron disease due to the consumption of Lathyrus sativus (grass pea) over long periods.
Biruk Demisse Ayalew, Muhammad Umar, Pakeezah Tabasum, Maria Qadri, Talha Farooq, Eskeatnaf Yosef Getachew, Zemichael Getu Alemayehu, Eden Haile Hagos, Hailemariam Shimelis Gebeyehu, Hanna Tsehay Abebe, Nuradin Abdi Ali, David Chinaecherem Innocent, Temesgen Mamo Sharew   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biofortification of Mushrooms: A Promising Approach

Molecules
Mushrooms exhibit a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities and are widely used for medical purposes and in nutrition. Numerous bioactive metabolites are responsible for these activities. Their distribution and biological effects differ depending on
Klaudia Słyszyk, Marek Siwulski, Adrian Wiater, Michał Tomczyk, Adam Waśko   +4 more
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Beyond Prediction: Data, Baselines, Explanation, and Causation in Machine Learning for Food Insecurity

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
The gains from machine learning in nowcasting and forecasting food insecurity are still small and limited and cannot be observed in all countries. This review summarizes the public resources for data, corrects common misconceptions about model requirements, and establishes baseline requirements, explanations, causal inference, and equity in operational
Shabnam Mehboob, Azman Abdullah, Gunesh Kumar, Samreen Memon, Naila Afghan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating Water–Energy–Food Nexus Strategies to Address Resource Scarcity in the Crocodile River Catchment, South Africa

Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The water–energy–food (WEF) nexus approach highlights the interdependence of water, energy and food resources, all of which play central roles in agriculture, especially irrigation. A WEF nexus lens was applied to Mpumalanga's Crocodile River catchment, a vital irrigation area that significantly contributes to South Africa's staple food ...
N. Masekwana, M. van der Laan, S. Walker, Nicky Taylor   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biofortification of Pulses: Strategies and Challenges

International Journal of Economic Plants, 2015
Pulses are the prime source of dietary proteins of the vegetarian people inhabiting mostly in the developing countries. In general, pulses provides around 18-28% protein and one third of all dietary protein nitrogen. Besides dietary proteins, these also
Ummed Singh, C. S. Praharaj, S. S. Singh, Abhishek Bohra, Y. S. Shivay   +4 more
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Measuring Treatment Effectiveness in Real‐World Substance Use Care: A Community‐Based Program Evaluation

Journal of Addictions &Offender Counseling, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study reports findings from a community‐based program evaluation examining treatment effectiveness in a real‐world outpatient substance use care setting. Using a within‐program pre–post design, changes in alcohol and drug use were assessed among clients receiving intensive outpatient services.
Jessie A. Brown, Taryn M. Akgul, Todd F. Lewis, Patti Senn   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biofortification: Leveraging agriculture to reduce hidden hunger

Experts estimate that 2 billion people, mostly in poorer countries, suffer from micronutrient malnutrition, also known as hidden hunger. This is caused by a lack of critical micronutrients such as vitamin A, zinc, and iron in the diet.
Bouis, Howarth E., Islam, Yassir
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Micronutrients in the life cycle: Requirements and sufficient supply

NFS Journal, 2018
Macronutrients (fat, protein, carbohydrates) deliver energy and important material to ensure the entire body composition. Micronutrients are needed to keep this process of continuous construction and re-construction running. Consequently, the requirement
K. Biesalski Hans, Tinz Jana
doaj   +1 more source

Lactation, Childrearing, and Gender Justice

Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In this article, I discuss the significance of early infant feeding choices for the goal of gender justice. Focusing on human lactation practices, I identify Exclusive Gestational Nursing (EGN) as the norm in advanced industrial societies, which creates the expectation and permission for gestators, and only gestators, to nurse children, and ...
Jenny Brown
wiley   +1 more source

FROM FOOD STRESS TO HIDDEN HUNGER: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PRESSURES

Ecology, Human, Society
Background: Food systems around the world are facing growing pressure from climate change, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and economic instability. These pressures affect food production as well as access to healthy food.
Mehmet Tahsin ŞAHİN, Solmaz ALKAN
doaj   +1 more source