A new study highlights a troubling reality: many Ethiopian children are missing out on important nutrients from animal-sourced foods such as meat. Despite Ethiopia’s vast livestock resources, affordability and lack of awareness are holding families back from including these foods in their diets. Our experts, in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) propose targeted social interventions to improve awareness and accessibility. Educating caregivers and introducing even small amounts of meat into daily diets could significantly reduce malnutrition and its long-term impacts. Learn more: https://edin.ac/3B3K63p College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh Taddese Zerfu Alan Duncan #GlobalHealth #DataDrivenInnovation #HealthyDiets #FoodSecurity #ChildNutrition
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Malnutrition in Africa and Low-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) remains a pressing concern. As highlighted, affordability is a significant barrier to accessing nutritious food especially of animal protein origin. At Hasbil Care Foundation, we are tackling this challenge by introducing egg-based interventions. Eggs are an excellent choice due to their: Completeness: Eggs provide a complete diet, rich in essential micronutrients and macronutrients. Affordability: Eggs are the most affordable source of animal protein per gram, making them an ideal solution for low-income households. Accessibility: Eggs are widely available and can be easily incorporated into local diets. By leveraging eggs as a nutritious and affordable food source, we aim to make a meaningful impact in combating malnutrition in Africa and other LMICs.