Dietary diversity and fish consumption of mothers and their children in fisher households in Komodo District, eastern Indonesia.

ABSTRACT: Small-scale coastal fisheries contribute directly and indirectly to the food and nutrition security of marine-dependent households. Fishers can apportion part of their catch for household consumption or use the income earned to purchase staples and other desired foods. Fish are an important animal-source food rich in micronutrients essential for cognitive development of children and for adult health, and a valuable addition to rice-based diets. Furthermore, the engagement of women in fisheries value chains and increased control over income may facilitate decision-making which improves nutrition outcomes for women and their children. Despite these contributions, food insecurity remains prevalent in many low and middle income fish-producing countries. This paper reports findings from an expl

SUBMITTER: Gibson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7112201 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature