Food availability and food habits among Ghanaians: Tracking the dietary transition in Ghana.
Nutr Health
; 29(1): 157-166, 2023 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Although extreme hunger has reduced significantly, people are eating nutrient-poor cheap foods that are unhealthy and environmentally unsustainable. Even though dietary practices are changing in Ghana, there is minimal national-level analysis of the changes and their implication for population health.Aim:
This study describes shifts in food availability and consumption in Ghana from 1983-2013.Methods:
Data from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) food balance sheets and a scoping review were used. Descriptive analysis was conducted in excel for the FAO data, and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews recommendation was followed for the scoping review.Results:
The availability of total calories increased from 1527â kcal in 1983 to 3016â kcal in 2013, representing 608â kcal above the daily recommended allowance for women. Sugar and sweeteners was the food group with the highest increase of 1075%. Vegetables contributed the least to food availability, with less than 40â kcal a day. Rice contributed the most to food availability among cereals (56â kcal in 1983 to 304â kcal in 2013), replacing maise as the primary cereal.Conclusion:
After the 1983 famine, there were significant increases in food availability in Ghana. The provision of rice, sugars and tubers meant to end hunger, changed dietary patterns and has resulted in low dietary diversity, high energy intake and overweight/obesity. Therefore, there is a need to intervene and increase the availability of other food groups.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Dieta
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Conducta Alimentaria
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Límite:
Female
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nutr Health
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Ghana