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This is a Key Note Presentation of the FARA Executive Director Dr Yemi Akinbamijo

This presentation  highlights an overview of the CCARDESA Information, Knowledge and Data Capture Guidelines

This presentation highlights the CCARDESA Strategy Development 

Malabo Declaration commitments performance Parameters and Measurements

This is an overview of the CAADP-XP4 Programme

Document for preparing country Biennial Review report on progress made for achieving the Malabo Declaration Goals and Targets

This is an overview of the alignment of the SDGs, Malabo and the Rap

This is an overview of the CAADP,MALABO & RAP linkages

Micronutrient deficiencies often occur as part of a cycle of malnutrition and may be coupled with protein energy malnutrition. One of the measure to fight malnutrition is through participatory dietary modification was used. Five recipes of banana-based porridges from two EAHB ‘nshakala’ and AAB ‘bira’ banana varieties and three maize-based porridges were formulated in combination with other ingredients. The contents of Iron and protein in separate ingredients and in modified recipes were analysed using flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry and Kjeldahl´s method, respectively, and bio-accessibility of iron was estimated using invitro simulating gastrointestinal digestion method. Beans were a good source of both iron and protein while groundnuts flour was a good source of protein. Contribution of iron and protein in recommended daily allowance (RDA) ranged from 75.3 to 458% and 106 to 146% in a portion of 500g respectively. Iron bioaccessibility in all recipes ranged from 7.4% to 31.1%. Iron in porridge recipes (6OFSP, 7B) was more bio-accessible. The developed and improved recipes showed great potential of contributing substantially to iron and protein needs of children 6-23 months. The importance of food diversification for intake of iron and protein is discussed.

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