Evaluating the nutritional content of an insect-fortified food for the child complementary diet in Ghana.

Background: Due to rising food insecurity, natural resource scarcity, population growth, and the cost of and demand for animal proteins, insects as food have emerged as a relevant topic. This study examines the nutrient content of the palm weevil larva (), a traditionally consumed edible insect called in Ghana, and assesses its potential as an animal-source, complementary food.

Methods: in two "unmixed" forms (raw, roasted) and one "mixed" form (-groundnut paste) were evaluated for their macronutrient, micronutrient, amino acid, and fatty acid profiles.

Adolescent access to and utilisation of health services in two regions of Côte d'Ivoire: A qualitative study.

Adolescence is a critical time for physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, yet adolescents are prone to unique barriers and unmet needs for receiving proper health care services and information. This study explored barriers and facilitators to adolescent (15-19 years) access to and utilisation of health services in two regions of Côte d'Ivoire. Focus group discussions were conducted with adolescent females and males, caregivers, and health care workers at eight health facilities.

Naturally Fermented Milk From Northern Senegal: Bacterial Community Composition and Probiotic Enrichment With .

A variety of foods fermented with lactic acid bacteria serve as dietary staples in many African communities; yet, their bacterial profiles are poorly characterized. The integration of health-promoting probiotics into naturally fermented milk products could make a profound impact on human health. Here, we characterize the bacterial community composition of a naturally fermented milk product () from northern Senegal, prepared in wooden bowls (lahals) with a bacterial biofilm to steer the fermentation process.