PhD-Topic:
Elucidating the dietary intake and multiple micronutrient status of Mother –Child pairs in selected villages of Morogoro and Dodoma regions, Tanzania
Applied method:
Her PhD aims at exploring the linkages between dietary intake and multiple micronutrient status of mother-child pairs in rural Tanzania. A before and after analytical case study will be adopted to assess dietary intakes of vitamin A, zinc, beta carotene, and iron. A semi-structured questionnaire and focused group discussion will be used to collect data on dietary intakes, nutritional status, morbidity patterns, and socio-demographic characteristics of the mother-child pairs. Information on dietary practices, health seeking behaviours and nutritional knowledge will also be collected during home visits. Determination of vitamin A, zinc, beta carotene, and iron contents in food and blood samples will be done using the standard laboratory methods.
Expected result(s):
The research will explore the influence of dietary pattern and practices, morbidity patterns, health seeking behaviours to vitamin A, zinc, beta carotene, and iron status of the mother-child pairs. Establish the contribution of home gardens to consumption levels and status of vitamin A, zinc, beta carotene, and iron for the mother-child pairs. Recommend for best practices to optimize adequate micronutrient intake for the target group. |