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View article: Factors associated with low short-term memory development among pupils in public primary schools: evidence from Benin republic
Factors associated with low short-term memory development among pupils in public primary schools: evidence from Benin republic Open
Even with access to a school canteen program, pupils from northern regions, malnourished, food-insecure and from socioeconomically disadvantaged households are more likely to exhibit low short-term memory skills. Policymakers should priori…
View article: Food environment components influencing consumption trends of neglected and underutilized species in northern Benin
Food environment components influencing consumption trends of neglected and underutilized species in northern Benin Open
Malnutrition is a global problem driven by food systems that impact climate and biodiversity. Neglected and underutilized species (NUS) could improve diets, but what drives their choices and consumption, particularly in low and middle-inco…
View article: The Nutrition-Sensitive Food Environment Index: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessing Food Environments in Association with Health Risks for Policy Decision Making
The Nutrition-Sensitive Food Environment Index: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessing Food Environments in Association with Health Risks for Policy Decision Making Open
Food environment indices often focus on food affordability, overlooking public health aspects. This study introduces a Nutrition-Sensitive Food-Environment Index (N-FEI) that assesses the interplay between food diversity, accessibility, an…
View article: Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Adolescent Secondary School Students in Boukombe and Natitingou, North Benin
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Adolescent Secondary School Students in Boukombe and Natitingou, North Benin Open
Fruit and vegetables (F&V) are recommended for a healthy life. Adolescence is a critical period for the onset of eating disorders and future health. F&V consumption among adolescents is globally low, making this group a key target for diet…
View article: Boosting Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Secondary School Students ‘Adolescents in Boukombe and Natitingou, North Benin
Boosting Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Secondary School Students ‘Adolescents in Boukombe and Natitingou, North Benin Open
Fruit and vegetables (F&V) are recommended for a healthy life. Adolescence is a critical period for the onset of eating disorders and future health. F&V consumption among adolescents is globally low, making this group a key target …
View article: Improving governance arrangements for vegetable value chains in sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia and Cotonou, Benin
Improving governance arrangements for vegetable value chains in sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia and Cotonou, Benin Open
Improved governance arrangements are central in strengthening value chains with sustainable, resilient farming and healthy nutrition. This study explored governance arrangements important to the vegetable value chains in Food System Labs i…
View article: Consommation des légumineuses par les ménages et facteurs associés au Bénin, au Burkina-Faso et au Sénégal.
Consommation des légumineuses par les ménages et facteurs associés au Bénin, au Burkina-Faso et au Sénégal. Open
Legumes are important in the diet and food security of populations in low-income countries. The present study aimed at analysing household consumption levels of legumes and the factors associated with this consumption in Benin, Burkina Fas…
View article: Food environment components influencing consumption trends of neglected and underutilized species in northern Benin
Food environment components influencing consumption trends of neglected and underutilized species in northern Benin Open
Malnutrition is a global problem driven by food systems that impact climate and biodiversity. Neglected and underutilized species (NUS) could improve diets, but what drives their choices and consumption, particularly in low and middle-inco…
View article: Formulation of children's nutrient-dense recipes from Adansonia digitata pulp and Ocimum gratissimum leaves in North Benin
Formulation of children's nutrient-dense recipes from Adansonia digitata pulp and Ocimum gratissimum leaves in North Benin Open
Neglected and underutilized species (NUS) can play an important role in nutrition and food security. This study aimed to promote the consumption of two NUS, Ocimum gratissimum and Adansonia digitata, by improving recipes that are tradition…
View article: Food and nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices among urban and peri-urban public primary school canteens children in southern Benin: a case study
Food and nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices among urban and peri-urban public primary school canteens children in southern Benin: a case study Open
Background: Food and nutrition notion among schoolchildren in Benin is still less documented. Few studies have looked into the determinants of food and nutrition among schoolchildren while other have attempted to link knowledge, attitude a…
View article: Valorization of Vigna radiata (l.) Wilczek. and Moringa oleifera to improve food recipes of 6-23-month-old children in northern Benin
Valorization of Vigna radiata (l.) Wilczek. and Moringa oleifera to improve food recipes of 6-23-month-old children in northern Benin Open
Biodiversity valorization is one way to improve food choices and contribute to a diversified diet among households. This paper aimed to valorize Vigna radiata (l.) Wilczek. and Moringa oleifera to improve food recipes of 6-23-month-old chi…
View article: Qualitative analysis of the perceptions of rural communities about the use of awareness‐raising videos in nutrition and health programs in Benin
Qualitative analysis of the perceptions of rural communities about the use of awareness‐raising videos in nutrition and health programs in Benin Open
This cross‐sectional study aims at analyzing the perceptions of mothers, community leaders, and nutrition/health care workers (NHCWs) about using videos in nutrition and health programs compared to posters. In total, we recruited 42 mother…
View article: Effects of the energy density and sweetness of porridges used in the complementary feeding of infants on energy and nutrient intakes
Effects of the energy density and sweetness of porridges used in the complementary feeding of infants on energy and nutrient intakes Open
In the present study, under free‑living conditions, 30 breastfed children, aged 6 to 23 months, were successively fed three complementary porridges in order to examine the effect of energy density (ED) and sweetness on energy and nutrient …
View article: Update of the nutritional situation in the Benin Republic
Update of the nutritional situation in the Benin Republic Open
Background: Nutrition is a major determinant of health and an essential factor in the development of countries. Faced with food insecurity and malnutrition, Benin has implemented policies and programs aiming to reduce the progression of th…
View article: Update of the nutritional situation in Benin Republic
Update of the nutritional situation in Benin Republic Open
Background: Nutrition is a major determinant of health and an essential factor in the development of countries. Faced with food insecurity and malnutrition, Benin has implemented policies and programs aiming to reduce the progression of th…
View article: Update of the nutritional situation in the Benin Republic
Update of the nutritional situation in the Benin Republic Open
Background: Nutrition is a major determinant of health and an essential factor in the development of countries. Faced with food insecurity and malnutrition, Benin has implemented policies and programs aiming to reduce the progression of th…
View article: Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices in the commune of Sakété, southern Benin: a cross-sectional study
Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices in the commune of Sakété, southern Benin: a cross-sectional study Open
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices in community settings of southern Benin. We conducted a quantitative and qualitative cross-sectional study in Sakété commune. Si…
View article: Determining factors associated with breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in rural Southern Benin
Determining factors associated with breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in rural Southern Benin Open
This study aimed at characterizing breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in a food‐insecure area of Benin and identifying factors associated with these practices. A cross‐sectional study was conducted in the districts of Bopa a…
View article: Comparing video and poster based education for improving 6-17 months children feeding practices: a cluster randomized trial in rural Benin
Comparing video and poster based education for improving 6-17 months children feeding practices: a cluster randomized trial in rural Benin Open
Objective: This study aimed to assess whether short nutrition educational videos were more effective to improve child feeding practices compared to posters in a highly food insecure rural area in Southern Benin. Materials and Methods: A tw…