Current and potential role of grain legumes on protein and micronutrient adequacy of the diet of rural Ghanaian infants and young children: using linear programming

Current and potential role of grain legumes on protein and micronutrient adequacy of the diet of rural Ghanaian infants and young children: using linear programming

Abstract Background Grain legumes are appreciated for their contribution to dietary protein and micronutrient intake in addition to their benefits in providing income and replenishing soil fertility. They offer potential benefits in developing countries where future food demand is increasing and bot...

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Main Authors: Ilse de Jager, Karin J. Borgonjen-van den Berg, Ken E. Giller, Inge D. Brouwer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Subjects:
Grain legumes
protein
essential amino acids
micronutrients
nutrient adequacy
optimised diets
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-019-0435-5

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