The Role of Traditional Diets in Promoting Food Security for Indigenous Peoples in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review. Issue 1 (1st February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sidiq, F F; Coles, D; Hubbard, C; Clark, B; Frewer, L J
• Is Part Of: IOP conference series. Volume 978:Issue 1(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-02-01
• Subjects: Indigenous peoples -- LMICs -- traditional foods -- food security; Earth sciences -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Congresses; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; 550.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/978/1/012001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-1307

Abstract

Abstract: Ensuring Food security within indigenous communities may depend on ensuring the continuation of access to traditional food resources. A systematic literature review focused on traditional diets and food security for indigenous peoples in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) examined the role of such diets in relation to food security and other factors. Thirty-seven studies matching the inclusion criteria were identified through literature searches, and thematic analysis applied to identify important findings. The results indicate that traditional foods have a significant role in promoting and maintaining food security, as well as in the preservation of cultures and the environments in which these are embedded. The research suggests that there is a need to promote and preserve traditional food knowledge within indigenous peoples.