Do protein deficiencies contribute most significantly to malnutrition? Why is food aid appropriate to meet nutritional needs of children and women?
The concern about a global protein deficiency is a holdover from the 1960s. In contrast, vitamin and mineral deficiency diseases are pervasive, pernicious, yet easy to prevent. Myth: The reason Corn Soy Blend is valued by nutritionists is its high protein content. In fact, most nutritionists recommend CSB because it is one of the only foods in food aid that carries vitamin and minerals. Myth: The reason vegetable oil is given is for use in cooking and frying foods, or as income transfer. In fact, we give vegetable oil to target to very young children who have small stomachs and require high-energy per volume foods, like oil.
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