Jandri Elizabeth Barnard

Dietetics & Human Nutrition Department, University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Publications

  • Research   
    Tapestry of Indigenous Food Intake of Zulu African population of KwaZulu- Natal province in South Africa
    Author(s): Jandri Elizabeth Barnard*

    Introduction: The Zulu African populations are the largest ethnic group (77.8%) in South Africa living predominantly in the KwaZulu-Natal province. Indigenous foods consumed by them includes: jeqe(steamed bread), samp and beans, phutu porridge (maize meal), amasi or magau (fermented cow’s milk), amadumbe(root crop similar to sweet potato) and imifino(wild edible greens including morogo or spinach leaves). Aim: The study aims to determine by self-reported food intake questionnaires the indigenous food dietary intake patterns and diversity among adults residing within KwaZulu-Natal. Materials and Methods: Participants were conveniently sampled with door-to-door visits within the rural Umzinyathi district of KwaZulu-Natal. Trained fieldworkers administered 24 hour recall to determine dietary diversity and dietary patterns (per consumption of 12 food groups). Results and Discussion:.. Read More»

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