Research
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJETCS
Iodine deficiency disorders (funded by IDRC, Canada and UNICEF)
- This was a nation-wide survey on Iodine deficiency disorders in Ghana. Based on the results of this study a law was passed for the iodization of salt in Ghana (1995).
Bean/Cowpea-CRSP project
- Collaborative study with Dept of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Griffin Campus
- Specific objective is to develop cowpea-based value added foods with high nutritive value preferred by consumers and food processors. The project has a strong capacity building component.
- funded by USAID
Peanut-CRSP project in collaboration with University of Georgia, Griffin Campus
- Collaborative study with Dept of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Griffin Campus
- funded by USAID
WHO-Multi-Center Growth Reference Study
- Objective: To develop international Growth Charts for Assessing the Growth and Nutritional status of children worldwide. The study was carried out in six countries around the world: Brazil, Ghana, India, Norway, Oman and USA. This study has resulted in the release of the WHO Child Growth Standards which is now used all over the world.
- Funded by WHO
RIING Project: Research To Improve Infant Nutrition and Growth
- Funded by NIH in USA
- This is a collaborative study involving the following universities Iowa State University, University of Connecticut and University of Ghana
- Components of the project include: local capacity building through short training courses, Training of Ghanaian students to the doctoral level. Research component that focuses on optimal nutrition for children.
ENAM Project: Enhancing child Nutrition through Animal source food Management
- Funded by USAID through the Global Livestock CRSP
- It is a collaborative study involving the University of Ghana (Departments of Nutrition and Food Science, Animal Science and Agricultural Extension) and Iowa State University.
- The objective is to enhance child nutrition by increasing access to and use of animal source foods in feeding children.
EXTENSIONS
- Food Safety and Nutrition Training Project
- Safe Food Fair Food Project
- EU/Cocoa Starter Project
- INF-Ajinomoto/ Lysine Project