polyculture with carp, Nutrient-rich Small Fish and Prawn

摘要

Malnutrition among women and children is prevalent in Nepal. The most common forms of malnutrition are undernutrition and deficiencies of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, iodine and iron. The United Nations International Children's Fund reported about 41 percent of children under five years of age are stunted (UNICEF 2012). Similarly about 36 percent of women, age 15-49, are anemic (Ministry of Health and Population 2006). The limited availability of food, especially in variety and with high nutrient content, high poverty rates and the low status of women in society have been major contributors to high rates of malnutrition.