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Food and Nutrition Bulletin

Volume 12, Number 4, December 1990

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Food and Nutrition Bulletin

Editor: Dr. Nevin S. Scrimshaw
Assistant Editor: Ms. Edwina B. Murray
Editorial Consultant: Ms. Sarah Jeffries
Associate Editors:
Dr. Hernán Delgado, Director, Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP). Guatemala City. Guatemala
Dr. Peter Pellet, Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass.. USA
Dr. Aree Valyasevi, Professor and Institute Consultant, Mahidol University, Bangkok. Thailand

Food and Nutrition Bulletin, vol. 12, no. 4

© The United Nations University, 1990
WHFNB-48/UNUP-763
ISBN 92-808-0763-3
ISSN 0379-5721

Typeset by Asco Trade Typesetting Limited, Hong Kong
Printed by Permanent Typesetting and Printing Co. Ltd. Hong Kong

Contents

Editorial policy

Nutritional anthropology and agriculture

Health and nutrition effects of sugar cane production in south-western Kenya

Abstract
Introduction
Conceptual framework and research approach
Results
Comments
References

Women's work and children's nutrition in south-western Kenya

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
References

Crop improvement programmes and nutrition in Malawi: Exploring the links

Abstract
Introduction
Causes of malnutrition: A conceptual model
Crop-improvement strategies: Implications for nutrition
Conclusion
References

Problems of land tenure and food production in north-western Mexico

Abstract
Editor's note
Introduction
The larger context
The regional level
Land problems and lack of technical assistance
Effects of land problems and out-migration
Conclusion
References

Human nutrition

Current concepts concerning indispensable amino acid needs in adults and their implications for international nutrition planning

Abstract
Introduction
Amino acid scoring patterns
Current views on adult indispensable amino acid needs
International dietary planning implications
Summary and conclusions
References

Relationship between iron bio-availability from diets and the prevalence of iron deficiency

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
References

Public health

Use of rapid anthropological procedures by health personnel in Central America

Abstract
Introduction
Description of the field guide
Pre-testing the manual
Implementation of the field guide
Conclusion
References

Jardim Primavera: Applications of anthropological procedures to the assessment of programmes of nutrition and primary health care in a suburban community of Rio de Janeiro

Abstract
Introduction
Background
Methods and sample
Results
Conclusions
Reference

Environmental factors, maternal attributes, and children's age at introduction of supplementary foods in rural and urban Maharashtra and Gujarat

Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results and discussion
References

Research note

Nutritional improvement of a traditional weaning food mix (sattu)

References

IFPRI report

Effects of agricultural commercialization on land tenure, household resource allocation, and nutrition in the Philippines

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