A new publication to help understand the food we eat
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[2]West African Food Composition Table 2012
For millions of people, diets are becoming less diverse and of poorer quality. This dietary transition has led to continued under-nutrition and increases in nutrition-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardio-vascular disease. To improve livelihoods, nutrition and health, accessing and consuming diverse quality foods is necessary. We also need to understand the composition and intake of food if we are to have effective policies and programmes.
‘Food Composition Tables for West Africa’ is an important step towards understanding what is in the food that people eat - not only in West Africa but elsewhere. It is a joint publication from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO [3]), with Bioversity International, The International Network of Food Data Systems (INFOODS [4]) and the West African Health Organization (WAHO [5]).
Containing over 472 foods and 28 components along with their nutrient content, the tables are in an easy-to-use, accessible format. Emphasis was given to include data on food biodiversity by incorporating cultivars/varieties and underutilized foods. For these foods, the country of origin of the cultivar/variety was reported, next to the food name.
Published in French and English, the Food Composition Table is also available in a Microsoft Excel format for easy access for analysts.
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