A Biocultural Framework for Examining Maternal Cravings and Aversions among Pastoral Women in East Africa

摘要: Food preferences during pregnancy result from a complex set of biocultural interactions with important implications for maternal and child health. This article explores the social context food choice in marginal environments East Africa. Biocultural data collected among Turkana Datoga women living Kenya Tanzania indicate there is significant to that influences types report craving consumed. Our framework argues deeper understanding how culture shapes marginalization can constrain access favored healthy foods.