2019
Overview
Tropical nutrition encompasses the study of dietary patterns, food systems, and nutritional challenges specific to populations living in tropical regions, where climate, biodiversity, and socioeconomic factors shape food availability and health outcomes. Research published in the International Journal of Nutrition examines the intersection of traditional food practices and contemporary nutritional science in tropical coastal communities, with particular attention to indigenous and artisanal dietary systems. The journal has explored how maternal nutrition in these settings connects to broader sustainable development goals, emphasizing the ethical dimensions of nutrition research and education in tropical contexts. This work addresses the need to preserve and understand traditional coastal food knowledge while confronting modern nutritional challenges in the Anthropocene era. The topic matters because tropical regions support large populations facing unique nutritional vulnerabilities, including micronutrient deficiencies, food security concerns, and the erosion of traditional dietary practices. Understanding tropical nutrition requires integrating local food systems, cultural practices, and environmental sustainability, particularly as climate change and globalization transform food landscapes in these regions.
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 1 article above has been cited 3 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.
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S. Aagesen et al. · 2025 · Marine Technology Society journal
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2025 · Marine Technology Society Journal
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2021 · Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development
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