Organized Homegardens Contribute to Micronutrient Intakes and Dietary Diversity of Rural Households in Sri Lanka

Organized Homegardens Contribute to Micronutrient Intakes and Dietary Diversity of Rural Households in Sri Lanka

A greater diversity of crops grown in homegardens in Sri Lanka is thought to be positively associated with increased nutritional diversity of the diet of members of households and their improved nutritional status and health. However, no studies have been made to evaluate the quantitative contributi...

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Main Authors: Joshepkumar Thamilini, Chandima Wekumbura, Anoma Janaki Mohotti, Aruna Pradeep Kumara, Sanath Thushara Kudagammana, K. D. Renuka Ruchira Silva, Emmanuel Frossard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Subjects:
crop diversity
dietary diversity
dietary intake
homegardens
household food security
micronutrients
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsufs.2019.00094/full

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