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December 2, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Knowledge of health benefits, availability, accessibility and consumption of indigenous foods by urban adults in the Cape Metropole, South Africa

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XMXikombiso MbhenyaneStellenbosch University

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Implication

Cross-sectional study shows limited knowledge of health benefits of indigenous foods in urban adults, indicating potential for improved dietary diversity and food security.

Key Points

Limited knowledge of health benefits of indigenous foods reported by participants, revealing opportunities for targeted education.
61% of household participants reported low dietary diversity, with many unaware of indigenous foods' nutritional advantages.
Accessibility issues noted, as indigenous foods seen largely unavailable outside supermarkets, affecting overall consumption.
Findings suggest that improving awareness and availability of indigenous foods may enhance food security in the Cape Metropole.

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Xikombiso Mbhenyane (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6940275a2d562116f28ffb9e https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0333306

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December 2, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Knowledge of health benefits, availability, accessibility and consumption of indigenous foods by urban adults in the Cape Metropole, South Africa

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Authors

XMXikombiso MbhenyaneStellenbosch University

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Implication

Cross-sectional study shows limited knowledge of health benefits of indigenous foods in urban adults, indicating potential for improved dietary diversity and food security.

Key Points

Limited knowledge of health benefits of indigenous foods reported by participants, revealing opportunities for targeted education.
61% of household participants reported low dietary diversity, with many unaware of indigenous foods' nutritional advantages.
Accessibility issues noted, as indigenous foods seen largely unavailable outside supermarkets, affecting overall consumption.
Findings suggest that improving awareness and availability of indigenous foods may enhance food security in the Cape Metropole.

Cite This Study

Xikombiso Mbhenyane (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6940275a2d562116f28ffb9e https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0333306

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