Vegetable Consumption Patterns In Yaounde, Cameroon

摘要: A survey was conducted in August and September 2008 Yaounde, Cameroon to assess vegetable consumption attitudes, constraints factors that stimulate households’ consumption. Stratified sample based on district size, socioeconomic status ethnics groups were used. Three hundred households interviewed using a questionnaire there four times as many women men the sample. Data analyzed SNAP. More than 80% of respondents educated at secondary (54%) tertiary (30%) levels. The generally wife (35%) or children (30%), sometimes husband (20%). 50% landlords living their own homes rest tenants. On average, population Yaounde consumed vegetables frequently (2 4 per week). Tomato, onion, carrot, chili pepper most preferred exotic while bitter leaf (>80%) okra (>70%), traditional vegetables. Attitudes towards varied according ethnic group. Main preparation time for upper class social taboos (amaranth is an ominous crop can cause impotency men; inhibit treatment some diseases) middle lower classes. Freshness, wholesomeness, color fruit leaves determined decision purchase Diversification diet which good health, preference family members, taste main reasons consuming Taste, degree sliminess (okra), smell after cooking increased satisfaction during Two-thirds knew benefits but knowledge not specific influenced by taboos. Willingness pay processed higher among income (56.9%) (45.8%) (37.1%) study revealed need further promote inform consumers nutritional benefits. Keywords : vegetables, consumption, nutrition, vitamins, minerals African Journal Food, Agriculture, Nutrition Development , Volume 13 No. 2 April 2013