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pathways of climate change impact on agroforestry Food consumption pattern and dietary diversity among Indigenous subsistence farmers of sauria paharia tribal community of india a mixed methods study
2021Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Upasona Ghosh, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Climate change poses severe threats to the social, cultural and economic integrity of Indigenous smallholder subsistence farmers, who are intricately linked with their natural ecosystems. Sauria Paharia, a vulnerable Indigenous community of Jharkhand, India, are smallholder farmers facing Food and nutrition insecurity and have limited resources to cope with climate change. Eighteen villages of Godda district of Jharkhand inhabited by Sauria Paharia community were randomly selected to conduct a mixed methods study. In 11 out of 18 study villages, we conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) to examine the perception of this Indigenous community regarding climate change and its impact on agroforestry and dietary diversity. In all 18 villages, household and agricultural surveys were conducted to derive quantitative estimates of household Food consumption patterns and agroforestry diversity, which was triangulated with the qualitative data collected through the FGDs. The qualitative enquires revealed that the community attributed local climatic variability in the form of low and erratic rainfall with long dry spells, to reduced crop productivity, diversity and Food availability from forests and waterbodies. Declining agroforestry-produce and diversity were reported to cause reduced household income and shifts from subsistence agricultural economy to migratory unskilled wage labouring leading to HH Food insecurity. These perceptions were supported by quantitative estimates of habitual Food consumption patterns which revealed a predominance of cereals over other Food items and low agroforestry diversity (Food Accessed Diversity Index of 0.21 ± 0.15). The adaptation strategies to cope with climate variability included use of climate-resilient Indigenous crop varieties for farming, seed conservation and access to Indigenous forest Foods and weeds for consumption during adverse situations and lean periods. There were mixed views on cultivation of hybrid crops as an adaptation strategy which could impact the sustained utilization of Indigenous Food systems. Promoting sustainable adaptation strategies, with adequate knowledge and technology, have the potential to improve farm resilience, income, HH Food security and dietary diversity in this population.
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traditional Food environment and factors affecting Indigenous Food consumption in munda tribal community of jharkhand india
2021Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Satabdi Barman, Geetanjali Singh, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Indigenous Food (IF) systems, derived from natural ecosystems are perceived to be sustainable and nutritionally adequate. Mundas, an Indigenous tribal community in Jharkhand India, are surrounded by rich agroforestry resources, yet display high levels of malnutrition. Our study explored the Food environment of Munda community, different IFs they accessed, levels of utilization of IFs in routine diets, their nutritional attributes and factors influencing IF consumption. A cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted in nine villages of Murhu and Torpa blocks in Khunti district, Jharkhand. Using focus group discussions and key informant interviews, we did free-listing of IFs known to the community. This was followed by enumerating preferred and little used/historically consumed IFs, along with reasons. Qualitative enquiries were recorded and transcribed verbatim; data were coded and analyzed using thematic framework approach. The listed IFs were identified through common names and photographs, and verified by ethnobotanist in the team. The nutritive values of identified IFs were searched in literature or nutritional analysis of specific plant based Foods were undertaken in an accredited laboratory. The community demonstrated traditional ecological knowledge of several IFs (n = 194), which are accessed from wild, cultivated and built Food environments. Taxonomic classification was available for 80% (n = 156) IFs, out of which 60 Foods had nutritive values in secondary literature and 42 Foods were analyzed in laboratory. Many IFs were rich in micronutrients like calcium, iron, folate, vitamin A and C. Among the listed IFs, only 45% were commonly consumed, while rest were little used/historically consumed. Factors like desirable taste, satiety, perceived nutrition benefits, adaptability to climate variability, traditional practice of Food preservation and their cultural importance promoted IF consumption. However, local climatic impacts on agroforestry systems, easy access to Foods bought from markets or distributed under government Food security schemes, and promotion of hybrid seeds by local agricultural organizations, emerged as potential barriers. Thus, reinforcement of traditional ecological knowledge and informal Food literacy, along with promotion of climate resilient attributes of IFs, can contribute to sustainable Food systems in Munda community.
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agroforestry diversity Indigenous Food consumption and nutritional outcomes in sauria paharia tribal women of jharkhand india
2021Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Gail R. Goldberg, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Like several Indigenous populations, Sauria Paharias, a vulnerable Indigenous tribal group residing in a biodiverse environment of Jharkhand, India, have high levels of undernutrition. We assessed agroforestry and dietary diversity, Food consumption especially Indigenous Food (IF) intake and nutritional status of Sauria Paharia women through a cross-sectional study conducted in 18 villages of Godda district, Jharkhand. Household level information was elicited through household surveys including a dietary survey and a Food frequency questionnaire. Twenty-four-hour dietary recalls (24 HDR) and anthropometric assessments were taken on one randomly selected woman per household. An index, Food Accessed Diversity Index (FADI) created to measure agroforestry diversity, showed a low mean score of 0.21 ± 0.15 and range: 0, 0.85. Fifty-nine percent of women consumed any IF during 24 HDR. Median minimum dietary diversity score for women (MDD-W) was 3 (acceptable score ≥5). More than 96% of women had intakes below estimated average requirements for all nutrients studied (energy; vitamins A, C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine; folate; iron; calcium and zinc) except protein; 41% women were underweight. IF consumption was independently associated with calcium and vitamin A intake. Decision trees developed for micronutrient consumption at different levels of MDD-W score and IF consumption scenarios revealed 1.3 to 2.9 times higher consumption of micronutrients among women with MDD-W ≥ 3 or 4. Strategies like agricultural extension programmes promoting Indigenous varieties and nutrition education for increasing dietary diversity with IFs have potential to address undernutrition in Sauria Paharia women.
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leveraging traditional ecological knowledge and access to nutrient rich Indigenous Foods to help achieve sdg 2 an analysis of the Indigenous Foods of sauria paharias a vulnerable tribal community in jharkhand india
2020Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Satabdi Barman, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Indigenous Food systems of traditional communities are potentially sustainable, have nutrient rich Food sources and can enhance dietary diversity. Sauria Paharias, are one of the particularly vulnerable tribal groups of Jharkhand India, who despite residing in rich biodiverse environment and possessing traditional ecological knowledge, lag behind various health, and nutritional indicators. Our study explored their traditional ecological knowledge around Indigenous Foods (IFs), their routine consumption, access, and nutritive values. A cross-sectional mixed methods study was carried out in 18 villages of Godda district, Jharkhand. Free list of all IFs known to the community was developed using focus group discussions. This was followed by enumerating commonly consumed as well as little or historically used IFs. Following the taxonomic classification of these Foods, their nutritive values were searched in literature or Food samples were analyzed in accredited laboratories. Reasons for consumption and non-consumption of specific IFs were explored. The community was aware of a large number of IFs (n = 193) but only 50% of these were routinely consumed. Rest were either little used or historically consumed. About 47.6% IFs (n = 92) were identified using taxonomic classification; of which 87 IFs were classified based on their common names in secondary literature and five Food items were collected, herbariums were prepared and identified. Nutritive values were documented for 84 IFs (this included both routinely consumed as well as little used); out of which 55 Foods were found to have nutritive values in existing literature and 29 Foods were analyzed in laboratory. Many of these IFs were rich in micronutrients like calcium, iron, zinc, folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Common reasons for preferences or non-consumption of specific IFs included taste, availability, access seasonality, opportunity cost of access and processing time. Promoting adequate intake of commonly accessed nutrient rich IFs and revival of little used IFs while addressing the causes of non-consumption and mainstreaming them into the daily diets could be an effective strategy to increase the intake of micronutrients. Policies focusing on incorporation of nutrient rich IFs into dietary diversification strategies and ongoing supplementary feeding programs can help address malnutrition in the community.
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innovative matrix for applying a Food systems approach for developing interventions to address nutrient deficiencies in Indigenous communities in india a study protocol
2019Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Gail R. Goldberg, Shauna M Downs, Santanu Paramanik, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Indigenous communities retain knowledge of the land and Food resources rooted in historical continuity within their region of residence. Food systems research can be leveraged to identify strategies to encourage sustainable use of complex multi-species agroforestry systems by Indigenous communities contributing to nutritional needs while simultaneously preserving the ecosystems and their benefits to society. Till date, the analyses of Food systems have predominantly focused on high income countries often overlooking the alternatives (dietary and production) that would be most relevant to low and middle income countries (LMIC). Thus, innovative methodological approaches are needed to comprehensively characterize diverse Food systems in LMICs with special reference to Indigenous communities. This protocol paper describes a Food systems approach that will be employed to understand diverse and dynamic Food systems of vulnerable tribal communities of Jharkhand, India and leverage their agroforestry systems to improve dietary diversity, nutrition status and address Food security. Four tribal groups namely Santhal, Ho, Munda and Sauria Paharia of Godda, West Singhbhum and Khunti districts of Jharkhand would be studied. This will be an exploratory cross-sectional study design, along with a longitudinal component to capture seasonality in dietary intake and agricultural diversity. A mixed methods approach will be used based on a conceptual framework on drivers of Food systems, Food supply chain, Food environment (both wild & cultivated, and market Food environments), as well as consumer behaviour and maternal and child health outcomes in tribal communities. The quantitative surveys will be conducted on socio-economic, demographic profile of households, their availability of, access to and utilization of Food environment and nutritional status of reproductive age group women and children under 5 years. Qualitative enquiries will examine barriers and facilitators to increase sustainable production, procurement and consumption of Indigenous Foods. The final outcome would be development of interventions to promote Indigenous Food consumption. By utilizing a combination of value chain analysis and ‘OptiFoods linear programming software’ that will use above information on Indigenous community, dietary intake, nutritional status and Food environment, evidence based interventions promoting Indigenous Food systems aimed at addressing Food and nutritional security of tribal communities will be developed.
Jessica Fanzo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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pathways of climate change impact on agroforestry Food consumption pattern and dietary diversity among Indigenous subsistence farmers of sauria paharia tribal community of india a mixed methods study
2021Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Upasona Ghosh, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Climate change poses severe threats to the social, cultural and economic integrity of Indigenous smallholder subsistence farmers, who are intricately linked with their natural ecosystems. Sauria Paharia, a vulnerable Indigenous community of Jharkhand, India, are smallholder farmers facing Food and nutrition insecurity and have limited resources to cope with climate change. Eighteen villages of Godda district of Jharkhand inhabited by Sauria Paharia community were randomly selected to conduct a mixed methods study. In 11 out of 18 study villages, we conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) to examine the perception of this Indigenous community regarding climate change and its impact on agroforestry and dietary diversity. In all 18 villages, household and agricultural surveys were conducted to derive quantitative estimates of household Food consumption patterns and agroforestry diversity, which was triangulated with the qualitative data collected through the FGDs. The qualitative enquires revealed that the community attributed local climatic variability in the form of low and erratic rainfall with long dry spells, to reduced crop productivity, diversity and Food availability from forests and waterbodies. Declining agroforestry-produce and diversity were reported to cause reduced household income and shifts from subsistence agricultural economy to migratory unskilled wage labouring leading to HH Food insecurity. These perceptions were supported by quantitative estimates of habitual Food consumption patterns which revealed a predominance of cereals over other Food items and low agroforestry diversity (Food Accessed Diversity Index of 0.21 ± 0.15). The adaptation strategies to cope with climate variability included use of climate-resilient Indigenous crop varieties for farming, seed conservation and access to Indigenous forest Foods and weeds for consumption during adverse situations and lean periods. There were mixed views on cultivation of hybrid crops as an adaptation strategy which could impact the sustained utilization of Indigenous Food systems. Promoting sustainable adaptation strategies, with adequate knowledge and technology, have the potential to improve farm resilience, income, HH Food security and dietary diversity in this population.
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traditional Food environment and factors affecting Indigenous Food consumption in munda tribal community of jharkhand india
2021Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Satabdi Barman, Geetanjali Singh, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Indigenous Food (IF) systems, derived from natural ecosystems are perceived to be sustainable and nutritionally adequate. Mundas, an Indigenous tribal community in Jharkhand India, are surrounded by rich agroforestry resources, yet display high levels of malnutrition. Our study explored the Food environment of Munda community, different IFs they accessed, levels of utilization of IFs in routine diets, their nutritional attributes and factors influencing IF consumption. A cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted in nine villages of Murhu and Torpa blocks in Khunti district, Jharkhand. Using focus group discussions and key informant interviews, we did free-listing of IFs known to the community. This was followed by enumerating preferred and little used/historically consumed IFs, along with reasons. Qualitative enquiries were recorded and transcribed verbatim; data were coded and analyzed using thematic framework approach. The listed IFs were identified through common names and photographs, and verified by ethnobotanist in the team. The nutritive values of identified IFs were searched in literature or nutritional analysis of specific plant based Foods were undertaken in an accredited laboratory. The community demonstrated traditional ecological knowledge of several IFs (n = 194), which are accessed from wild, cultivated and built Food environments. Taxonomic classification was available for 80% (n = 156) IFs, out of which 60 Foods had nutritive values in secondary literature and 42 Foods were analyzed in laboratory. Many IFs were rich in micronutrients like calcium, iron, folate, vitamin A and C. Among the listed IFs, only 45% were commonly consumed, while rest were little used/historically consumed. Factors like desirable taste, satiety, perceived nutrition benefits, adaptability to climate variability, traditional practice of Food preservation and their cultural importance promoted IF consumption. However, local climatic impacts on agroforestry systems, easy access to Foods bought from markets or distributed under government Food security schemes, and promotion of hybrid seeds by local agricultural organizations, emerged as potential barriers. Thus, reinforcement of traditional ecological knowledge and informal Food literacy, along with promotion of climate resilient attributes of IFs, can contribute to sustainable Food systems in Munda community.
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agroforestry diversity Indigenous Food consumption and nutritional outcomes in sauria paharia tribal women of jharkhand india
2021Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Gail R. Goldberg, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Like several Indigenous populations, Sauria Paharias, a vulnerable Indigenous tribal group residing in a biodiverse environment of Jharkhand, India, have high levels of undernutrition. We assessed agroforestry and dietary diversity, Food consumption especially Indigenous Food (IF) intake and nutritional status of Sauria Paharia women through a cross-sectional study conducted in 18 villages of Godda district, Jharkhand. Household level information was elicited through household surveys including a dietary survey and a Food frequency questionnaire. Twenty-four-hour dietary recalls (24 HDR) and anthropometric assessments were taken on one randomly selected woman per household. An index, Food Accessed Diversity Index (FADI) created to measure agroforestry diversity, showed a low mean score of 0.21 ± 0.15 and range: 0, 0.85. Fifty-nine percent of women consumed any IF during 24 HDR. Median minimum dietary diversity score for women (MDD-W) was 3 (acceptable score ≥5). More than 96% of women had intakes below estimated average requirements for all nutrients studied (energy; vitamins A, C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine; folate; iron; calcium and zinc) except protein; 41% women were underweight. IF consumption was independently associated with calcium and vitamin A intake. Decision trees developed for micronutrient consumption at different levels of MDD-W score and IF consumption scenarios revealed 1.3 to 2.9 times higher consumption of micronutrients among women with MDD-W ≥ 3 or 4. Strategies like agricultural extension programmes promoting Indigenous varieties and nutrition education for increasing dietary diversity with IFs have potential to address undernutrition in Sauria Paharia women.
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leveraging traditional ecological knowledge and access to nutrient rich Indigenous Foods to help achieve sdg 2 an analysis of the Indigenous Foods of sauria paharias a vulnerable tribal community in jharkhand india
2020Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Satabdi Barman, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Indigenous Food systems of traditional communities are potentially sustainable, have nutrient rich Food sources and can enhance dietary diversity. Sauria Paharias, are one of the particularly vulnerable tribal groups of Jharkhand India, who despite residing in rich biodiverse environment and possessing traditional ecological knowledge, lag behind various health, and nutritional indicators. Our study explored their traditional ecological knowledge around Indigenous Foods (IFs), their routine consumption, access, and nutritive values. A cross-sectional mixed methods study was carried out in 18 villages of Godda district, Jharkhand. Free list of all IFs known to the community was developed using focus group discussions. This was followed by enumerating commonly consumed as well as little or historically used IFs. Following the taxonomic classification of these Foods, their nutritive values were searched in literature or Food samples were analyzed in accredited laboratories. Reasons for consumption and non-consumption of specific IFs were explored. The community was aware of a large number of IFs (n = 193) but only 50% of these were routinely consumed. Rest were either little used or historically consumed. About 47.6% IFs (n = 92) were identified using taxonomic classification; of which 87 IFs were classified based on their common names in secondary literature and five Food items were collected, herbariums were prepared and identified. Nutritive values were documented for 84 IFs (this included both routinely consumed as well as little used); out of which 55 Foods were found to have nutritive values in existing literature and 29 Foods were analyzed in laboratory. Many of these IFs were rich in micronutrients like calcium, iron, zinc, folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Common reasons for preferences or non-consumption of specific IFs included taste, availability, access seasonality, opportunity cost of access and processing time. Promoting adequate intake of commonly accessed nutrient rich IFs and revival of little used IFs while addressing the causes of non-consumption and mainstreaming them into the daily diets could be an effective strategy to increase the intake of micronutrients. Policies focusing on incorporation of nutrient rich IFs into dietary diversification strategies and ongoing supplementary feeding programs can help address malnutrition in the community.
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innovative matrix for applying a Food systems approach for developing interventions to address nutrient deficiencies in Indigenous communities in india a study protocol
2019Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Gail R. Goldberg, Shauna M Downs, Santanu Paramanik, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Indigenous communities retain knowledge of the land and Food resources rooted in historical continuity within their region of residence. Food systems research can be leveraged to identify strategies to encourage sustainable use of complex multi-species agroforestry systems by Indigenous communities contributing to nutritional needs while simultaneously preserving the ecosystems and their benefits to society. Till date, the analyses of Food systems have predominantly focused on high income countries often overlooking the alternatives (dietary and production) that would be most relevant to low and middle income countries (LMIC). Thus, innovative methodological approaches are needed to comprehensively characterize diverse Food systems in LMICs with special reference to Indigenous communities. This protocol paper describes a Food systems approach that will be employed to understand diverse and dynamic Food systems of vulnerable tribal communities of Jharkhand, India and leverage their agroforestry systems to improve dietary diversity, nutrition status and address Food security. Four tribal groups namely Santhal, Ho, Munda and Sauria Paharia of Godda, West Singhbhum and Khunti districts of Jharkhand would be studied. This will be an exploratory cross-sectional study design, along with a longitudinal component to capture seasonality in dietary intake and agricultural diversity. A mixed methods approach will be used based on a conceptual framework on drivers of Food systems, Food supply chain, Food environment (both wild & cultivated, and market Food environments), as well as consumer behaviour and maternal and child health outcomes in tribal communities. The quantitative surveys will be conducted on socio-economic, demographic profile of households, their availability of, access to and utilization of Food environment and nutritional status of reproductive age group women and children under 5 years. Qualitative enquiries will examine barriers and facilitators to increase sustainable production, procurement and consumption of Indigenous Foods. The final outcome would be development of interventions to promote Indigenous Food consumption. By utilizing a combination of value chain analysis and ‘OptiFoods linear programming software’ that will use above information on Indigenous community, dietary intake, nutritional status and Food environment, evidence based interventions promoting Indigenous Food systems aimed at addressing Food and nutritional security of tribal communities will be developed.
Gail R. Goldberg - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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agroforestry diversity Indigenous Food consumption and nutritional outcomes in sauria paharia tribal women of jharkhand india
2021Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Gail R. Goldberg, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Like several Indigenous populations, Sauria Paharias, a vulnerable Indigenous tribal group residing in a biodiverse environment of Jharkhand, India, have high levels of undernutrition. We assessed agroforestry and dietary diversity, Food consumption especially Indigenous Food (IF) intake and nutritional status of Sauria Paharia women through a cross-sectional study conducted in 18 villages of Godda district, Jharkhand. Household level information was elicited through household surveys including a dietary survey and a Food frequency questionnaire. Twenty-four-hour dietary recalls (24 HDR) and anthropometric assessments were taken on one randomly selected woman per household. An index, Food Accessed Diversity Index (FADI) created to measure agroforestry diversity, showed a low mean score of 0.21 ± 0.15 and range: 0, 0.85. Fifty-nine percent of women consumed any IF during 24 HDR. Median minimum dietary diversity score for women (MDD-W) was 3 (acceptable score ≥5). More than 96% of women had intakes below estimated average requirements for all nutrients studied (energy; vitamins A, C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine; folate; iron; calcium and zinc) except protein; 41% women were underweight. IF consumption was independently associated with calcium and vitamin A intake. Decision trees developed for micronutrient consumption at different levels of MDD-W score and IF consumption scenarios revealed 1.3 to 2.9 times higher consumption of micronutrients among women with MDD-W ≥ 3 or 4. Strategies like agricultural extension programmes promoting Indigenous varieties and nutrition education for increasing dietary diversity with IFs have potential to address undernutrition in Sauria Paharia women.
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innovative matrix for applying a Food systems approach for developing interventions to address nutrient deficiencies in Indigenous communities in india a study protocol
2019Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Gail R. Goldberg, Shauna M Downs, Santanu Paramanik, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Indigenous communities retain knowledge of the land and Food resources rooted in historical continuity within their region of residence. Food systems research can be leveraged to identify strategies to encourage sustainable use of complex multi-species agroforestry systems by Indigenous communities contributing to nutritional needs while simultaneously preserving the ecosystems and their benefits to society. Till date, the analyses of Food systems have predominantly focused on high income countries often overlooking the alternatives (dietary and production) that would be most relevant to low and middle income countries (LMIC). Thus, innovative methodological approaches are needed to comprehensively characterize diverse Food systems in LMICs with special reference to Indigenous communities. This protocol paper describes a Food systems approach that will be employed to understand diverse and dynamic Food systems of vulnerable tribal communities of Jharkhand, India and leverage their agroforestry systems to improve dietary diversity, nutrition status and address Food security. Four tribal groups namely Santhal, Ho, Munda and Sauria Paharia of Godda, West Singhbhum and Khunti districts of Jharkhand would be studied. This will be an exploratory cross-sectional study design, along with a longitudinal component to capture seasonality in dietary intake and agricultural diversity. A mixed methods approach will be used based on a conceptual framework on drivers of Food systems, Food supply chain, Food environment (both wild & cultivated, and market Food environments), as well as consumer behaviour and maternal and child health outcomes in tribal communities. The quantitative surveys will be conducted on socio-economic, demographic profile of households, their availability of, access to and utilization of Food environment and nutritional status of reproductive age group women and children under 5 years. Qualitative enquiries will examine barriers and facilitators to increase sustainable production, procurement and consumption of Indigenous Foods. The final outcome would be development of interventions to promote Indigenous Food consumption. By utilizing a combination of value chain analysis and ‘OptiFoods linear programming software’ that will use above information on Indigenous community, dietary intake, nutritional status and Food environment, evidence based interventions promoting Indigenous Food systems aimed at addressing Food and nutritional security of tribal communities will be developed.
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exploring the potential of Indigenous Foods to address hidden hunger nutritive value of Indigenous Foods of santhal tribal community of jharkhand india
2016Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Preeti Kamboj, Melina S. Magsumbol, Gail R. GoldbergAbstract:ABSTRACTTraditional Foods of Indigenous communities can be explored as a sustainable means of addressing undernutrition. Our study aimed at identifying Indigenous Foods of the Santhal tribal community of Godda district of Jharkhand, India, assessing their nutritive value, and appraising their potential role in addressing hidden hunger. A cross-sectional survey using qualitative methods like focus group discussions with women of childbearing age (15–49 years), adult males, and elderly people was conducted for Food identification. This was followed by taxonomic classification and quantitative estimate of nutritive value of the identified Foods either in a certified laboratory or from secondary data. The community was well aware of the Indigenous Food resources in their environment. More than 100 different types of Indigenous Foods including a number of green leafy vegetables were identified. Taxonomic classification was available for 25 Food items and an additional 26 Food items were sent for taxonomic clas...
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contribution of Indigenous Foods towards nutrient intakes and nutritional status of women in the santhal tribal community of jharkhand india
2016Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Preeti Kamboj, Melina S. Magsumbol, Tanica Lyngdoh, Gail R. GoldbergAbstract:Objective The Indigenous Food environment, dietary intake and nutritional status of women in the Santhal tribal community of Jharkhand were assessed. Contribution of Indigenous Foods to nutritional status and nutrient intakes was explored. Design Exploratory cross-sectional study with a longitudinal dietary intake assessment component. Household and dietary surveys were conducted to elicit information on socio-economic and demographic profile and Food consumption patterns at household level. A 24 h dietary recall for two consecutive days (repeat surveys in two more seasons) and anthropometric assessments were carried out on one woman per household. Setting Households ( n 151) with at least one woman of reproductive age in four villages of Godda district of Jharkhand, India. Subjects Women aged 15–49 years. Results Almost all households owned agricultural land and grew fruits and vegetables in backyards for household consumption. A wide variety of Indigenous Foods were reported but dietary recalls revealed low intake. Women consumed adequate energy and protein but micronutrient intake was inadequate (less than 66 % of recommended) in the majority (more than 50 %) for Ca, Fe, vitamin B 2 , folate and vitamin B 12 . Women consuming Indigenous Foods in the past 2 d had significantly higher intakes of Ca ( P= 0·008) and Fe ( P= 0·010) than those who did not. Varying degrees of underweight were observed in 50 % of women with no significant association between underweight and consumption of Indigenous Foods. Conclusions Promotion of preferential cultivation of nutrient-dense Indigenous Food sources and effective nutrition education on their importance may facilitate better micronutrient intakes among women in Santhal community of Jharkhand.
Archna Singh - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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pathways of climate change impact on agroforestry Food consumption pattern and dietary diversity among Indigenous subsistence farmers of sauria paharia tribal community of india a mixed methods study
2021Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Upasona Ghosh, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Climate change poses severe threats to the social, cultural and economic integrity of Indigenous smallholder subsistence farmers, who are intricately linked with their natural ecosystems. Sauria Paharia, a vulnerable Indigenous community of Jharkhand, India, are smallholder farmers facing Food and nutrition insecurity and have limited resources to cope with climate change. Eighteen villages of Godda district of Jharkhand inhabited by Sauria Paharia community were randomly selected to conduct a mixed methods study. In 11 out of 18 study villages, we conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) to examine the perception of this Indigenous community regarding climate change and its impact on agroforestry and dietary diversity. In all 18 villages, household and agricultural surveys were conducted to derive quantitative estimates of household Food consumption patterns and agroforestry diversity, which was triangulated with the qualitative data collected through the FGDs. The qualitative enquires revealed that the community attributed local climatic variability in the form of low and erratic rainfall with long dry spells, to reduced crop productivity, diversity and Food availability from forests and waterbodies. Declining agroforestry-produce and diversity were reported to cause reduced household income and shifts from subsistence agricultural economy to migratory unskilled wage labouring leading to HH Food insecurity. These perceptions were supported by quantitative estimates of habitual Food consumption patterns which revealed a predominance of cereals over other Food items and low agroforestry diversity (Food Accessed Diversity Index of 0.21 ± 0.15). The adaptation strategies to cope with climate variability included use of climate-resilient Indigenous crop varieties for farming, seed conservation and access to Indigenous forest Foods and weeds for consumption during adverse situations and lean periods. There were mixed views on cultivation of hybrid crops as an adaptation strategy which could impact the sustained utilization of Indigenous Food systems. Promoting sustainable adaptation strategies, with adequate knowledge and technology, have the potential to improve farm resilience, income, HH Food security and dietary diversity in this population.
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traditional Food environment and factors affecting Indigenous Food consumption in munda tribal community of jharkhand india
2021Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Satabdi Barman, Geetanjali Singh, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Indigenous Food (IF) systems, derived from natural ecosystems are perceived to be sustainable and nutritionally adequate. Mundas, an Indigenous tribal community in Jharkhand India, are surrounded by rich agroforestry resources, yet display high levels of malnutrition. Our study explored the Food environment of Munda community, different IFs they accessed, levels of utilization of IFs in routine diets, their nutritional attributes and factors influencing IF consumption. A cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted in nine villages of Murhu and Torpa blocks in Khunti district, Jharkhand. Using focus group discussions and key informant interviews, we did free-listing of IFs known to the community. This was followed by enumerating preferred and little used/historically consumed IFs, along with reasons. Qualitative enquiries were recorded and transcribed verbatim; data were coded and analyzed using thematic framework approach. The listed IFs were identified through common names and photographs, and verified by ethnobotanist in the team. The nutritive values of identified IFs were searched in literature or nutritional analysis of specific plant based Foods were undertaken in an accredited laboratory. The community demonstrated traditional ecological knowledge of several IFs (n = 194), which are accessed from wild, cultivated and built Food environments. Taxonomic classification was available for 80% (n = 156) IFs, out of which 60 Foods had nutritive values in secondary literature and 42 Foods were analyzed in laboratory. Many IFs were rich in micronutrients like calcium, iron, folate, vitamin A and C. Among the listed IFs, only 45% were commonly consumed, while rest were little used/historically consumed. Factors like desirable taste, satiety, perceived nutrition benefits, adaptability to climate variability, traditional practice of Food preservation and their cultural importance promoted IF consumption. However, local climatic impacts on agroforestry systems, easy access to Foods bought from markets or distributed under government Food security schemes, and promotion of hybrid seeds by local agricultural organizations, emerged as potential barriers. Thus, reinforcement of traditional ecological knowledge and informal Food literacy, along with promotion of climate resilient attributes of IFs, can contribute to sustainable Food systems in Munda community.
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agroforestry diversity Indigenous Food consumption and nutritional outcomes in sauria paharia tribal women of jharkhand india
2021Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Gail R. Goldberg, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Like several Indigenous populations, Sauria Paharias, a vulnerable Indigenous tribal group residing in a biodiverse environment of Jharkhand, India, have high levels of undernutrition. We assessed agroforestry and dietary diversity, Food consumption especially Indigenous Food (IF) intake and nutritional status of Sauria Paharia women through a cross-sectional study conducted in 18 villages of Godda district, Jharkhand. Household level information was elicited through household surveys including a dietary survey and a Food frequency questionnaire. Twenty-four-hour dietary recalls (24 HDR) and anthropometric assessments were taken on one randomly selected woman per household. An index, Food Accessed Diversity Index (FADI) created to measure agroforestry diversity, showed a low mean score of 0.21 ± 0.15 and range: 0, 0.85. Fifty-nine percent of women consumed any IF during 24 HDR. Median minimum dietary diversity score for women (MDD-W) was 3 (acceptable score ≥5). More than 96% of women had intakes below estimated average requirements for all nutrients studied (energy; vitamins A, C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine; folate; iron; calcium and zinc) except protein; 41% women were underweight. IF consumption was independently associated with calcium and vitamin A intake. Decision trees developed for micronutrient consumption at different levels of MDD-W score and IF consumption scenarios revealed 1.3 to 2.9 times higher consumption of micronutrients among women with MDD-W ≥ 3 or 4. Strategies like agricultural extension programmes promoting Indigenous varieties and nutrition education for increasing dietary diversity with IFs have potential to address undernutrition in Sauria Paharia women.
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leveraging traditional ecological knowledge and access to nutrient rich Indigenous Foods to help achieve sdg 2 an analysis of the Indigenous Foods of sauria paharias a vulnerable tribal community in jharkhand india
2020Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Ridhima Kapoor, Shauna M Downs, Satabdi Barman, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Indigenous Food systems of traditional communities are potentially sustainable, have nutrient rich Food sources and can enhance dietary diversity. Sauria Paharias, are one of the particularly vulnerable tribal groups of Jharkhand India, who despite residing in rich biodiverse environment and possessing traditional ecological knowledge, lag behind various health, and nutritional indicators. Our study explored their traditional ecological knowledge around Indigenous Foods (IFs), their routine consumption, access, and nutritive values. A cross-sectional mixed methods study was carried out in 18 villages of Godda district, Jharkhand. Free list of all IFs known to the community was developed using focus group discussions. This was followed by enumerating commonly consumed as well as little or historically used IFs. Following the taxonomic classification of these Foods, their nutritive values were searched in literature or Food samples were analyzed in accredited laboratories. Reasons for consumption and non-consumption of specific IFs were explored. The community was aware of a large number of IFs (n = 193) but only 50% of these were routinely consumed. Rest were either little used or historically consumed. About 47.6% IFs (n = 92) were identified using taxonomic classification; of which 87 IFs were classified based on their common names in secondary literature and five Food items were collected, herbariums were prepared and identified. Nutritive values were documented for 84 IFs (this included both routinely consumed as well as little used); out of which 55 Foods were found to have nutritive values in existing literature and 29 Foods were analyzed in laboratory. Many of these IFs were rich in micronutrients like calcium, iron, zinc, folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Common reasons for preferences or non-consumption of specific IFs included taste, availability, access seasonality, opportunity cost of access and processing time. Promoting adequate intake of commonly accessed nutrient rich IFs and revival of little used IFs while addressing the causes of non-consumption and mainstreaming them into the daily diets could be an effective strategy to increase the intake of micronutrients. Policies focusing on incorporation of nutrient rich IFs into dietary diversification strategies and ongoing supplementary feeding programs can help address malnutrition in the community.
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innovative matrix for applying a Food systems approach for developing interventions to address nutrient deficiencies in Indigenous communities in india a study protocol
2019Co-Authors: Suparna Ghoshjerath, Archna Singh, Gail R. Goldberg, Shauna M Downs, Santanu Paramanik, Jessica FanzoAbstract:Indigenous communities retain knowledge of the land and Food resources rooted in historical continuity within their region of residence. Food systems research can be leveraged to identify strategies to encourage sustainable use of complex multi-species agroforestry systems by Indigenous communities contributing to nutritional needs while simultaneously preserving the ecosystems and their benefits to society. Till date, the analyses of Food systems have predominantly focused on high income countries often overlooking the alternatives (dietary and production) that would be most relevant to low and middle income countries (LMIC). Thus, innovative methodological approaches are needed to comprehensively characterize diverse Food systems in LMICs with special reference to Indigenous communities. This protocol paper describes a Food systems approach that will be employed to understand diverse and dynamic Food systems of vulnerable tribal communities of Jharkhand, India and leverage their agroforestry systems to improve dietary diversity, nutrition status and address Food security. Four tribal groups namely Santhal, Ho, Munda and Sauria Paharia of Godda, West Singhbhum and Khunti districts of Jharkhand would be studied. This will be an exploratory cross-sectional study design, along with a longitudinal component to capture seasonality in dietary intake and agricultural diversity. A mixed methods approach will be used based on a conceptual framework on drivers of Food systems, Food supply chain, Food environment (both wild & cultivated, and market Food environments), as well as consumer behaviour and maternal and child health outcomes in tribal communities. The quantitative surveys will be conducted on socio-economic, demographic profile of households, their availability of, access to and utilization of Food environment and nutritional status of reproductive age group women and children under 5 years. Qualitative enquiries will examine barriers and facilitators to increase sustainable production, procurement and consumption of Indigenous Foods. The final outcome would be development of interventions to promote Indigenous Food consumption. By utilizing a combination of value chain analysis and ‘OptiFoods linear programming software’ that will use above information on Indigenous community, dietary intake, nutritional status and Food environment, evidence based interventions promoting Indigenous Food systems aimed at addressing Food and nutritional security of tribal communities will be developed.
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species and population diversity in pacific salmon fisheries underpin Indigenous Food security
2016Co-Authors: Holly K Nesbitt, Jonathan W MooreAbstract:Summary Indigenous people are considered to be among the most vulnerable to Food insecurity and biodiversity loss. Biodiversity is cited as a key component of Indigenous Food security; however, quantitative examples of this linkage are limited. We examined how species and population diversity influence the Food security of Indigenous fisheries for Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus species). We compared two dimensions of Food security – catch stability (interannual variability) and access (season length) – across a salmon diversity gradient for 21 fisheries on the Fraser River, Canada, over 30 years, using linear regression models. We used population diversity proxies derived from a range of existing measures because population-specific data were unavailable. While both population and species diversity were generally associated with higher catch stability and temporal access, population diversity had a stronger signal. Fisheries with access to high species diversity had up to 1·4 times more stable catch than predicted by the portfolio effect and up to 1·2 times longer fishing seasons than fisheries with access to fewer species. Fisheries with access to high population diversity had up to 3·8 times more stable catch and three times longer seasons than fisheries with access to fewer populations. Catch stability of Chinook Oncorhynchus tshawytscha and sockeye Oncorhynchus nerka fisheries was best explained by the number of populations and conservation units, respectively, that migrate past a fishery en route to spawning grounds. Similar population diversity metrics were important explanatory variables for season length of sockeye, pink Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, coho Oncorhynchus kisutch and chum Oncorhynchus keta fisheries. Synthesis and applications. We show an empirical example of how multiple scales of biodiversity support Food security across a large watershed and suggest that protecting fine-scale salmon diversity will help promote Food security for Indigenous people. The scales of environmental assessments need to match the scales of the socio-ecological processes that will be affected by development. We illustrate that upstream projects that damage salmon habitat could degrade the Food security of downstream Indigenous fisheries, with implications to Canadian Indigenous people and to watersheds around the world where migratory fishes support local fisheries.