Tanzania food Composition

Abstract

Tanzania, like other developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, is faced with challenges of both under- and overnutrition. Undernutrition comprises of a number of nutritionally related conditions such as protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, including those of vitamin A, iron, and iodine. Approximately one-fourth of Tanzanian children aged 0 to 59 months are stunted or underweight for their age, and over 60% of all children and about half of all women are anemic. Many Tanzanians also appear to be deficient in energy and unable to sustain their expected level of physical activity.