A case history: Replacing imported foods with local foods
1979
Krantz, Miriam
The distribution of powdered milk and CSM (corn-soy-milk) by a hospital in Nepal to mothers with undernourished children created some problems: mothers wanted milk for their healthy children as well, unsanitary reconstitution caused children to have diarrhea, and there was no control over supplies after they left the center. Two studies were conducted. One determined what foods and cooking facilities were available. The other studied selected children, both well and undernourished, from two ethnically different villages to determine food availability and nutrient intake. It was discovered that locally available foods (corn, soybeans, rice, and wheat) that were ground and boiled or baked into bread, were more nutritious and cheaper than donated foods. A Nutrition Rehabilitation Center was established to educate mothers and other family members in the wise use of local foods.
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