Human nutrition in tropical Africa
1979
Latham, Michael C.
Abstract: Information concerning human nutrition problems specific to Africa is presented for use by health and nutrition workers, officials, and nutrition educators seeking to combat malnutrition in that area. Major topics include the basic principles of nutrition, malnutrition disorders, the nutritive value of foodstuffs, and diets for specific groups. Two additional chapters focus attention on public health aspects of nutrition, and nutrition policy andprograms. Appendices cover recommended nutrient intakes, dentition and anthropometric data, and nutrient content of typical African foods.
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Publisher Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ; | Unipub, distributor] | Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ; [New York, N.Y. : Unipub, distributor], 1979
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