TY - BOOK AU - Latham,M.C. AU - E.O.B. TI - Human nutrition in tropical Africa: a textbook for health worker with special reference to community health problems in East Africa SN - 9251004129 AV - TX 360 .A3 .L38 1979 PY - 1979/// CY - Rome PB - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations KW - Nutrition Disorders KW - Human Nutrition and Health KW - food hygiene N1 - includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Abstract: Information concerning human nutrition problems specific to Africa is presented for use by health and nutrition workers, officials, and nutrition educators seeking to combat malnutrition in that area. Major topics include the basic principles of nutrition, malnutrition disorders, the nutritive value of foodstuffs, and diets for specific groups. Two additional chapters focus attention on public health aspects of nutrition, and nutrition policy andprograms. Appendices cover recommended nutrient intakes, dentition and anthropometric data, and nutrient content of typical African foods ER -