Nutrition
U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization highlights MSU partnership to strengthen food security
he Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is highlighting its partnership with Mississippi State University to develop and enhance animal and veterinary public health, plant and fish health, food safety and nutrition programs.
2019-2020 Fish Innovation Lab Graduates
This academic year, four student researchers on Fish Innovation Lab project graduated from their colleges and universities.
Increased Fish Intake Improves Brain Development for Young Children
Although she had been feeding fish to her children already, Matunda Said now gives them even more of this nutrient-rich food. Packed with long-chain fatty acids and other nutrients, fish can be a critical source of nutrients linked to improved brain…
Meet the East Africa Specialist: Austin Humphries
"I wish more people knew how vitally important fish is to not only the livelihood and wellbeing of individuals in developing economies, but also to their cultural identity and spiritual health. Untangling these can be difficult since they represent…
Dried Small Fish (Kapenta)
Our featured recipe this month is for Zambian kakeya or kapenta (sardines) cooked with tomatoes and onions and served with greens, cabbage, or nshima (cornmeal porridge). This small fish offers a terrific package of concentrated nutrients important…
Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Nigeria's Aquaculture Sector Contributes to Sustainable Development
The low production and consumption of fish in Nigeria is because of rudimentary production systems in the country, more competitive imported fish products, and high poverty rates that limit purchasing power of consumers. The situation is further…
Improved Nutrition Security in Kenya Through Increased Access to and Consumption of Coastal Marine Fish
In this video, Kenya PI Andrew Wamukota and U.S. PI Lora Iannotti discuss their project in Kenya focused on research to improve nutrition in fishing households through the sustainable provision of fish, especially for young children.
Nigerian Fried Fish Stew
The Nigerian fried fish stew offers a range of nutritional benefits. Most notably, it is rich in brain-selective nutrients and antioxidants that reduce inflammation and stress in the body.
Fish4Zambia Student Researcher: Laura Ingouf
Experiences at Mississippi State outside the classroom also have helped Laura Ingouf find and use her voice. Over the summer, she worked in the Gender Impacts Lab at the Social Science Research Center, which provided her the opportunity to go to…
Batashi Fish Curry with Brinjal and Potato
This recipe from Bangladesh contains a variety of foods and spices, illustrating one of the most important health behaviors—dietary diversity! Fish and other foods in the recipe—potatoes (tubers) and brinjal (eggplant in the berry family)—were…