Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Nutritional Security and Dietary Diversity Enhancement in Rural Ugandan Communities

Namugai Abimbola Andanje, Uganda Christian University, Mukono Kizza Kato Nyangina, Department of Agricultural Economics, Uganda Christian University, Mukono Otombe Aminya Obare, Uganda Christian University, Mukono Mukasa Kazibwe Kayima, Busitema University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18729246
Published: June 13, 2001

Abstract

Rural Ugandan communities face significant challenges in achieving nutritional security due to limited access to diverse food sources and insufficient dietary diversity. The intervention will be implemented in a randomly selected sample of 100 rural households. Participants will receive training on sustainable farming techniques and access to seeds for diversification. Dietary diversity will be measured using a validated dietary diversity score (DDS). Dietary diversity scores increased by an average of 25% among participating households, with significant improvements in intakes of fruits, vegetables, and legumes. The intervention showed promising results in improving nutritional security through enhanced dietary diversity. Future research should explore the long-term sustainability and scalability of these practices. Policy makers should support rural communities by promoting sustainable agricultural practices that encourage diversification and micronutrient-rich food production. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Namugai Abimbola Andanje, Kizza Kato Nyangina, Otombe Aminya Obare, Mukasa Kazibwe Kayima (2001). Nutritional Security and Dietary Diversity Enhancement in Rural Ugandan Communities. African Applied Botany (Agri/Plant Science), Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18729246

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AfricanGeographicAnthropologyNutritionInterventionDiversityEcological

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