Food security systems
A functional food security system offers farmers a friendly environment to operate in. Seed companies, animal feeds and services companies, policy makers, research institutions and financial institutions have a role to play. Unfortunately, there is a disconnection in the above players. This leads to high cost of production, post harvest losses and volatile markets.
My Bio
My name is Patricia Kariuki Henry. I am a nutritionist who has been graced with, the privilege of working in different programs as a data collector (Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition-GAIN, World Food Programme-WFP and Kenyatta University), Field monitoring and evaluation moderator ( United Nations Children's Fund -UNICEF and Mount Kenya University), Nutrition officer key role being; management of malnutrition in children under five years, pregnant and lactating women, (UNICEF,WFP, and MOH), and I have taught in two universities(Gresta University and Kenya Polytechnic University collage).
I have a degree in Bachelor of science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. I have studied Masters of science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; first year only. I bring an in-depth situation analysis of food security systems, lessons I have learnt and what policy makers can do to enhance a functional food security systems. Let's have this conversation!
Does Nutrition matter?
Nutrition is the science of nourishing body cells with nutrients. These nutrients come from the soil. Well scientifically balanced soil, gives plants the right nutrients. This is the process of farming (agriculture).
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