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Dietary indicators need overhauling, food diary study finds
A forthcoming SD4ALL study conducted with Tanoker and University of Jember found that almost 4 in 10 children aged 5–18 have insufficiently diverse diets. The study used seven-day, self-administered food diaries to assess the diets of 97 households, measuring dietary diversity by counting the number of food groups individuals consumed.
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Full kitchen, full heart
The women of the Bolivia Food Change Lab initiated a campaign to shift values and cultural norms around cooking. "Cocina llena, corazon contento", or "Full kitchen, full heart", shines a light on all the work women do to feed their families and uses various activities to engage families and communities in the process of planning and preparing food.
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Healthy Diets Week Twitter chat
IIED is inviting researchers, policymakers, practitioners and grassroots organisations to participate in an online conversation on Thursday, 10 October 2019 about healthy diets and transforming food systems through citizen engagement.
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Hope for reaching ‘Beyond Maize’ in Zambia
The Zambia Food Change Lab is a 'beacon of hope' for moving the country 'beyond maize'. Frank Mechielsen reports back from the Zambia Food Change Lab event, where the Sustainable Diets for All program took stock of the Lab and and lessons learned that will ensure continued transformation of the Zambian food system.
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Beyond maize: Exploring agricultural diversification in Zambia
Zambia has one of the world's highest rates of undernourishment: more than a third of children under five have stunted growth, and a quarter of adults are obese. The reason: the country's over-dependence on maize. A new report looks at how to increase crop diversity, support better nutrition and support resilience at local and national level.
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The two faces of Bandung’s street food: recreation and reliance
A new report highlights the central role that street food plays in the food security of low-income workers.
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Science with citizens, or science for citizens?
Alejandro Guarín says citizen science is a great way to crowdsource knowledge, but involving citizens in research can also be a powerful tool for social change.
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Let’s talk about you and me: inclusivity in the global food system
We are all connected through food but the current state of our food system is unsustainable, unhealthy and unbalanced. Why is this the case, and what can be done? Check out the Hivos-supported video from the One Planet Network below to learn more.
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Diversity in the global food system: Why and how?
Diversity is essential for a healthy and sustainable global food system. Yet, what does this mean exactly? Check out this important video from the One Planet Network to learn more!
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Transforming food habits in Uganda one garden at a time
John Kiwagalo is a staunch supporter of change in the field of food production and consumption—in essence, how people grow and eat food. As Project Coordinator for Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Uganda, a Hivos partner, John works tirelessly to make Ugandan youth, farmers and citizens familiar with the philosophy that all food should be good, clean and fair for all. Read his story.