The contribution of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes towards nutrition security in rural areas in Mwanza, Tanzania

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• List of Abbreviations
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 The United Republic of Tanzania
  • 2.1 Geographic data
  • 2.2 Demographic data
  • 2.3 Economy and government
• 3 The Tanzania Home Economics Association
  • 3.1 Work of the organization
  • 3.2 Overview of Projects
• 4 Influences of the nutritional situation in Tanzania
  • 4.1 Traditional diet
  • 4.2 Food and Nutrition security
  • 4.3 Malnutrition – effects and causes
• 5 Vitamin A - an example of nutrition disorder
  • 5.1 Absorption and storage
  • 5.2 Function
  • 5.3 Aspects of dosage
    • 5.3.1 Deficiency effects and symptoms
    • 5.3.2 Toxicity
• 6 Sweet potato – a solving approach for nutrition disorder
  • 6.1 Agricultural facts
  • 6.2 Cultivation and storage problems
  • 6.3 Physiological function
  • 6.4 Processing methods and effects
• 7 Empirical Research
  • 7.1 Empirical question and hypothesis
  • 7.2 Research design
    • 7.2.1 Survey methodology
      • 7.2.1.1 24-hours recall
      • 7.2.1.2 Supporting observations
    • 7.2.2 Evaluation methodology
  • 7.3 Results of the survey
    • 7.3.1 Results of self-conducted 24-hours recall
    • 7.3.2 Results of 24-hours recall of foreign study
    • 7.3.3 Results of supporting observations
  • 7.4 Discussion and conclusion
• 8 Summary
• References
• Annexes
• Acknowledgments

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The objective of this bachelor thesis is to explore the potential of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) to improve nutrition security in rural areas in Mwanza, Tanzania. This is achieved through analyzing the nutritional challenges in Tanzania, examining the properties of OFSP, and conducting empirical research in Mwanza.

• Nutritional security in Tanzania
• The role of vitamin A in nutrition and health
• The agricultural and nutritional properties of OFSP
• Empirical research on the consumption of OFSP in Mwanza
• The potential of OFSP to combat malnutrition in rural Tanzania

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces the context of the study, highlighting the significance of nutrition security in Tanzania. It introduces the research question and outlines the methodology for the study.
• Chapter 2: The United Republic of Tanzania This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of Tanzania, including its geography, demographics, and economic conditions. It sets the stage for understanding the nutritional challenges and opportunities in the country.
• Chapter 3: The Tanzania Home Economics Association This chapter delves into the work of the Tanzania Home Economics Association (TAHEA), exploring its contributions to promoting nutrition security in Tanzania. It highlights projects and initiatives implemented by TAHEA.
• Chapter 4: Influences of the nutritional situation in Tanzania This chapter examines the factors influencing the nutritional situation in Tanzania, including traditional diet, food and nutrition security, and the prevalence of malnutrition. It provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the population.
• Chapter 5: Vitamin A - an example of nutrition disorder This chapter focuses on Vitamin A deficiency, exploring its effects, causes, and the importance of ensuring adequate Vitamin A intake.
• Chapter 6: Sweet potato – a solving approach for nutrition disorder This chapter introduces the potential of sweet potatoes, specifically OFSP, as a solution to address nutrition disorders, particularly Vitamin A deficiency. It discusses their nutritional properties and cultivation practices.
• Chapter 7: Empirical Research This chapter presents the findings of the empirical research conducted in Mwanza, Tanzania. It details the research design, methodology, and results of the surveys and observations conducted to assess the consumption of OFSP.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key keywords and topics of this study include: nutrition security, Tanzania, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP), Vitamin A deficiency, malnutrition, food and nutrition security, empirical research, traditional diet, agricultural practices, processing methods, and community-based interventions.