Putting consumers first in food systems analysis: identifying interventions to improve diets in rural Ghana

dc.creatorAberman, N.
dc.creatorGelli, A.
dc.creatorAgandin, J.
dc.creatorKufoalor, D.
dc.creatorDonovan, J.A.
dc.date2022-06-07T00:37:44Z
dc.date2022-06-07T00:37:44Z
dc.date2022
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-17T20:09:12Z
dc.date.available2023-07-17T20:09:12Z
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10883/22083
dc.identifier10.1007/s12571-022-01277-w
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorioslatinoamericanos.uchile.cl/handle/2250/7513848
dc.descriptionA critical, yet underexplored, dimension of food systems is how consumer food preferences and beliefs interact with the food environment. We present a consumer-centered approach to identifying options for improving diets. The Value Chains for Nutrition (VCN) mixed-methods multi-disciplinary analytical approach was applied in rural Ghana. Data from in-depth consumer interviews, structured vendor interviews, and (secondary) household consumption surveys were analyzed to assess consumer diet patterns, related norms and preferences, and supply and demand characteristics of a set of empirically defined high-potential nutritious foods. Mapping results onto a supply–demand typology, we identify promising interventions to support increased availability, access, and affordability of these foods. Consumption data suggested that diets among Ghanaians were deficient in key micronutrients and calories. Fresh nutritious fruits and vegetables tended to be grown for home consumption rather than sale due to transportation challenges and seasonality of demand, especially near rural markets. Seasonal availability (fruits and vegetables) and affordability (animal foods) severely limited consumption of many nutritious foods. A set of supply, demand, and value chain interventions to enhance availability and affordability of nutritious foods are presented. Critical to success is to consider the set of interventions along each value chain required for impact.
dc.description1359–1375
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherSpringer
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dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.source14
dc.source1876-4517
dc.sourceFood Security
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
dc.subjectFood Environment
dc.subjectCONSUMERS
dc.subjectDIET
dc.subjectFOODS
dc.subjectFOOD SYSTEMS
dc.subjectNUTRITION
dc.subjectVALUE CHAINS
dc.titlePutting consumers first in food systems analysis: identifying interventions to improve diets in rural Ghana
dc.typeArticle
dc.typePublished Version
dc.coverageGhana
dc.coverageNew York (USA)


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