Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in Western Africa 1st Edition

Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in Western Africa — 1st Edition by Ogugua Charles Aworh and Patricia Gyaa Owusu-Darko

Discover an indispensable resource for understanding the complex link between food and health across Western Africa. This authoritative volume brings together regional evidence and culturally grounded insights to illuminate how traditional diets, food systems, and nutritional status interact in countries across West Africa.

Written for nutritionists, public health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students, the book offers a clear, evidence-based exploration of dietary patterns, micronutrient deficiencies, food-borne risks, and the drivers of malnutrition and obesity in the region. Practical analyses of food composition, local staples, and dietary diversity make it a valuable reference for program design, clinical assessment, and policy development in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and neighboring states.

Readers will benefit from accessible explanations of public health nutrition concepts, case-oriented examples relevant to West African contexts, and actionable recommendations for improving food security and population health. Whether you are planning interventions, conducting field research, or updating curricula, this title equips you with the regional perspective and data-informed guidance needed to make impactful decisions.

Engaging, well-referenced, and regionally focused, Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in Western Africa is the go-to guide for anyone committed to better nutrition outcomes in West Africa. Add this essential 1st Edition to your professional library today to support evidence-led action and sustainable health improvements across the region.

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