OFSP

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OFSPOther Food Security Programs
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White-fleshed sweet potato (WFSP) is a staple food crop for an estimated 13 million people in the SNNPR, while OFSP is a relatively new crop that has been introduced for its nutritional benefits and higher yields [16].
In 2010, with funding from Irish Aid, CIP initiated its first integrated agriculture and nutrition program in the Tigray region (northern Ethiopia), with the goal of increasing the production and consumption of micronutrient-rich OFSP to reduce VAD and improve nutrition and health outcomes among smallholder farmers and their households.
A food-based approach to reduce Vitamin A deficiency in Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study of maternal nutrition and health indicators
There is a potential to make a variety of products from OFSP, and drying is a viable option for OFSP processing.
Carotenoid stability and quantity of different sweet potato flesh colour over postharvest storage time
Considering that the daily recommendation of vitamin A to children between 10 and 13 years old (600 mcg / day) and RAE (retinol activity equivalents) (20) is 12:1 g (beta-carotene: VA), it can be concluded that a serving size of cake made with 40% OFSP (60 g - 1 slice, according to the Brazilian legislation (23-24)) can reach the daily need of 11,2% for the age group in question.
Evaluacion sensorial de pasteles con harina de camote (Ipomoea batatas L.)
The prices of reimbursed drugs are set by the OFSP on the basis of comparisons with Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Denmark.
Chapter 3: reforming welfare programmes and raising the efficiency of government interventions
Service organisateur/Entite organisatrice : Office federal de la sante publique OFSP, Unite de direction Sante publique, Division Maladies transmissibles, Schwarzenburgstrasse 157, 3003 Berne, Suisse, Telephone: +41 58 463 87 02
Execution of sanitary measures in border registration centers and Procedure (CEP) of the Secretariat of State for Migrations (SEM)
Other studies have assessed the impact of production and consumption of OFSP on income and health [2, 5].
Farmers' perceptions of orange-fleshed sweetpotato: do common beliefs about sweetpotato production and consumption really matter?
The results of the analysis of consumers WTP for OFSP sweet potato-based biofortified biscuit are presented in Table 2 along with WTP for the dominant competing brand.
Consumer perceptions and demand for biofortified sweet potato-based biscuit: the case of Akarabo golden power biscuit in Rwanda
Implemented in drought-prone areas of Zambezia Province, where most households produce sweet potato but where nutrition is poor and Vitamin A intake is low, the programme promoted OFSP, complemented by BCC messages and marketing.
Smallholder agriculture's contribution to better nutrition
Initial studies found positive responses in terms of people's consumption, and are currently being followed with programmes such as a USAID/HortCRSP project looking at how to incorporate sweet potatoes into more diverse food preparations--to improve economic welfare for farmers, processors, and others in the supply chain, as well as so boost OFSP consumption (HortCRSP 2010, 2012).
Smallholder agriculture's contribution to better nutrition
The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of storing OFSP roots under different conditions on their carotenoid content, microstructure and in vitro bioaccessibility.
Changes in microstructure, beta carotene content and in vitro bioaccessibility of orange-fleshed sweet potato roots stored under different conditions
Those low in zinc bioavailability (0-46%) were, fried African black nightshades, samosa, stewed green grams, OFSP and tea.
Potential role of street foods as micronutrients source among low income groups in Nairobi, Kenya
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