Publications by authors named "Mohammad Agus Salim"
Article Synopsis
- Micronutrient deficiency affects around 40% of Indonesia's population, impacting approximately 100 million people, particularly in rural areas where forests provide crucial nutritional resources.
- The study analyzes data from over 3,000 children aged one to five from the 2003 Indonesia Demographic Health Survey, linking tree-dominated land classes to the consumption of micronutrient-rich foods.
- Findings indicate that areas like swidden/agroforestry and natural forests are associated with better dietary quality, suggesting that swidden farming may contribute positively to nutrition—challenging its negative perception and calling for further research on its impacts.
