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African Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

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Volume 1 No. 1 August 2001

CONTENTS

1

FOREWORD

Ruth K. Oniang’o

EDITORIAL

2

Nutrition & HIV/AIDS

Ruth K. Oniang’o

ARTICLES RESEARCH

3

Insect and Mycoflora interactions in maize flour
Abstract

Joseph Allotey et al

POLICIES
9

>Globalization
Globalization and Human Nutrition: Opportunities and risks for the poor in developing countries
Abstract

Per Pinstrup-Andersen
19

>Policies/Programs/Training
Food and Nutrition Policies in Africa: Capacity challenges and training options
Abstract

Babu C. Suresh
29

> Policies: Grassroots Level
Health Sector Actions to Improve Nutrition:
Challenges and opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract

Robert K.N. Mwadime
34

> Policies: Regional
Co-existence of Over- and Undernutrition Related Diseases in Low Income, High-burden Countries: A contribution towards the 17th IUNS Congress of Nutrition, Vienna, Austria 2001
Abstract

R. Rutengwe et al

43

> Policies: National
Enhancing People’s Nutritional Status through Revitalisation of Agriculture and Related Activities
Abstract

Ruth K. Oniang’o

PROGRAMS/INSTITUTIONS/DISCIPLINE
51

Nutrition Human Resource Development at Makerere University, Uganda

Joyce Kikafunda
53

Global Nutrition Agenda: The role of IUNS

Barbara Underwood
56

Food Science and Technology Research: Challenges and opportunities for the African continent

Beta Trust
58

Scientific Nutrition Information: Its management and dissemination

Mark L. Wahlqvist

60

Food and Nutrition Activities of GTZ in Africa

Winfred Zarges

STUDENTS’ CONTRIBUTIONS
61

My Interest in Nutrition

Joseph M. Mutuku
62

Biotechnology and Nutrition: Pertinent issues