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Animal source foods are often found to be unaffordable in Africa
And they are when considering calories
But they are among the most affordable options of bioavailable nutrients commonly lacking
Example of affordability of nutritious foods for complementary feeding in Ethiopia
And they are when considering calories
But they are among the most affordable options of bioavailable nutrients commonly lacking
Example of affordability of nutritious foods for complementary feeding in Ethiopia
This shows how plant source foods are the most affordable sources of energy
This shows affordability of food groups when considering specific nutrients
There is clear evidence of dietary gaps in iron, zinc, and vitamin A, and potential gaps in calcium, vitamin C, folate, and B12
The best sources of nutrient gaps are by far liver, followed by beef and eggs, and then dark leafy greens
This shows the nutrient densities of micronutrients commonly lacking and the mean probability of adequacy across these nutrients
This is a preview of a series of country briefs on nutrient gaps among young children, ideal foods to fill them, and their affordability
