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    Gendered Pathways to Nutrition in Tanzania: The Interplay of Household Dynamics, Food Affordability and Adaptive Strategies
    (AERC, 2025) Macha, Doris E.; Chegere, Martin J.; Munuo, Adeline
    Nutrition is a key driver of health and human development. In Tanzania, however, household power dynamics and economic pressures continue to create gender-based inequalities in food access and consumption. Women and children are often the most affected, as limited control over land, income, and household decisions restricts their ability to obtain and consume nutritious foods. These imbalances directly contribute to poor nutrition outcomes such as higher rates of undernutrition and stunting. Female-headed households face particular challenges. With fewer assets and limited labor support, they are more likely to experience food insecurity and child malnutrition. Addressing these inequities is essential to progress on SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality). Globally, malnutrition remains a major challenge, with approximately 149.2 million children under five experiencing stunting in 2022. In Tanzania, despite progress in agricultural production, food insecurity still affects about one-third of the population, and child stunting remains high. Persistent gender disparities such as unequal access to credit, extension services, and decision-making power undermine national efforts to improve nutrition and overall well-being.
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    The Effect of Food Cost on Dietary Diversity: Insights from Rural and Urban Households, and Agricultural Involvement in Tanzania
    (AERC, 2025) Chegere, Martin J.; Macha, Doris E.
    Food is central to human survival, health, and productivity. Data from the Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (2022) indicates that about 30% of children under five are stunted, while 12% are underweight and 3% are wasted. Meanwhile, overweight and obesity rates are rising, affecting 36% of women and 17% of men. Micronutrient deficiencies are also widespread, with anemia affecting 58% of children and 45% of women of reproductive age. Despite high household food expenditures, consumption of nutrient-rich foods, particularly animal-source foods, remains low. Limited dietary diversity and low intake of fruits, vegetables, and animal-source foods continue to fuel both undernutrition and diet-related noncommunicable diseases. Rising food costs and price variability directly affect household dietary diversity, particularly for low-income and rural populations.