Table 3. Source of calorie and Zn intake according to harvestplus FCT.
| % Kcal intake Median Child | % Zn intake Median Child | |
|---|---|---|
| Cereal intake (HarvestPlus FCT) | 37.9 | 33.4 |
| Nuts, legumes, and seeds intake (HarvestPlus FCT) | 15.9 | 28.0 |
| Tuber intake (HarvestPlus FCT) | 18.7 | 10.9 |
| Plant-based food intake (HarvestPlus FCT) | 84.7 | 83.6 |
| Animal-sourced food intake (HarvestPlus FCT) | 4.0 | 8.7 |
| Total kcal intake for median child (HarvestPlus FCT) | 6,261 |
The values reported here are based on a Food Frequency Questionnaire, which was designed and validated only to assess Zn intake. Therefore, total calorie intake is not represented and the relative contribution of each food group to total calorie intake may vary from the values reported here. Cereal: Maize, millet, sorghum, rice, or wheat. Nuts, legumes and seeds: beans, groundnut, cowpeas, pigeon peas, or soy peas. Tubers: sweet potato or cassava. Animal-sourced foods: eggs, fish, beef, or milk.