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Dietary Values in West Africa

November 3, 2011 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION In many West African countries where malaria attacks the general population of the people what is their dietary intake like? What are their foods or nutritional values? ANSWER In most West African countries, the diet is dominated by starchy tubers or grains, such as cassava, rice, sorghum and millet. This base foodstuff is often served alongside a vegetable or meat-based stew or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: malnutrition, micronutrients, staple diet, West Africa

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