News on Nutrition from South America

Dr. Neeraj Sharma Appointed as CIP Country Manager for India
June 16, 2025
Neeraj Sharma Named CIP India Country Manager to Drive Sustainable Agriculture & Nutrition Security
Dr. Neeraj Sharma has been appointed as CIP's Country Manager for India, effective June 9, 2025. A veteran in potato R&D, he will lead strategy, partnerships, and operations to boost sustainable agriculture and food security in India.
Argentina: técnicas de nutrición complementaria
March 18, 2024
Argentina: técnicas de nutrición complementaria
Jornada técnica sobre nutrición complementaria muestra resultados a campo muy prometedores.
CIP seeking a Director General & CGIAR Senior Director (G-22-101)
September 19, 2022
The International Potato Center (CIP), part of CGIAR, is looking for a new director
The International Potato Center (CIP), part of CGIAR is looking for a new director. CIP is a globally recognized research-for-development organization which delivers solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, with focus on root and tuber agri-food systems such as the cultivation of (sweet) potatoes.
The study characterised the consumption and distribution of calcium, magnesium and sulfur in different potato varieties. (Courtesy: Unimedios archive).
February 02, 2022
Models would help estimate nutrients required by potato crops
Through four experimental studies in two production cycles, for the first time it was possible to develop the 'critical dilution curves' of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S) in cultivars (several crops) of potato.
Native Andean potato varieties analyzed: Puma Makin, Leona , Yawar Manto (first line) and Añil, Sangre de Toro and Qequrani (second line).
March 05, 2021
Biodiversity of Native Andean Potatoes: Nutritional Profile and Phenolic Composition
The characterization of six varieties of native Andean potatoes with a wide biodiversity in tuber shape, flesh, and skin color was performed, through the determination of their proximate composition, mineral content, and phenolic profile.
Mother and son with biofortified potatoes in Huancavelica.
November 29, 2020
Potato has the potential to reduce anemia, due to high level of iron absorption
The potato is known to be a good source of energy, potassium, and vitamins C and B6, but according to research recently published in the Journal of Nutrition, its tubers can also be an excellent source of iron.
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December 23, 2019
New Book to guide Potato Research and Development
The International Potato Center has published an open source book on potato research: 'The potato crop: its agricultural, nutritional and social contribution to humankind'.
Colombia: Lanzan campaña para promover consumo de papa
July 17, 2017
Colombia: Lanzan campaña para promover consumo de papa
La Federación Colombiana de Productores de Papa, Fedepapa, y el Fondo Nacional de Fomento de la Papa, FNFP, presentaron su campaña de consumo "Una papa bien preparada te soluciona", con el objetivo de incentivar el consumo de papa en el país.
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Tres componentes de las papas nativas que nos ayudan a estar sanos
December 12, 2014
Tres componentes de las papas nativas que nos ayudan a estar sanos
Resumen de la ponencia que sobre el tema se presentó en el XXVI Congreso bienal de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP), celebrado recientemente en Colombia.
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August 02, 2012
Chile Bans Toys in Fast Food to Attack Child Obesity
Facing an uptick in child obesity, Chile is cracking down on the happy meal. A new law in Chile aims to take some of the fun out of fast-food by forcing McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and other restaurants to stop including toys and other goodies with ch...
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Tratamiento de males cardiacos con cáscara de papa
May 01, 2012
Tratamiento de males cardiacos con cáscara de papa
Reducir la hipertensión arterial y la agregación de plaquetas, a través de la corteza del tubérculo, es un hecho comprobado gracias a un estudio de la ciencia farmacéutica.
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February 28, 2012
Investigadores argentinos estudian cómo aumentar los polifenoles saludables en la papa, a fin de prevenir enfermedades como cáncer o diabetes
El Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas (IIB)-Conicet-Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP), en colaboración con el Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA) Balcarce, estudia cómo aumentar los polifenoles saludables en la papa, a...
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Biofortificación con hierro aumenta popularidad de la papa en comunidades pobres
January 17, 2011
Biofortificación con hierro aumenta popularidad de la papa en comunidades pobres
La deficiencia de hierro es el trastorno nutricional más común del mundo: afecta al 50 por ciento de las mujeres embarazadas y al 40 por ciento de los niños en edad preescolar en los países en desarrollo, según la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Debi...
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Pumping up Potatoes to provide the nutrient iron to the poor
January 17, 2011
Pumping up Potatoes to provide the nutrient iron to the poor
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder in the world – affecting 50% of pregnant women and 40% of preschool children in developing countries, according to the World Health Organization. Luckily, potatoes are naturally good sources of iron...
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August 21, 2010
Brasil: Límites en la publicidad de alimentos sacuden a las potencias del mercado
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April 05, 2009
La crisis aumenta el consumo de comida rapida en chile... y asciende el sobrepeso
as noticias de que la crisis golpeaba al mundo en el último trimestre de 2008 no disminuyeron los ingresos de las grandes cadenas de comida rápida ni el apetito de sus clientes. Por el contrario, la gente siguió comiendo como antes e incluso más. Así l...
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February 08, 2009
Argentina logro reemplazar en siete años el 55% de las grasas malas en los alimentos
Argentina logró reemplazar, desde 2001, el 55 por ciento de las grasas malas presentes en los alimentos, según el anuncio que se realizará mañana durante un encuentro académico. La jornada denominada "Entornos Saludables y Grasas Trans"está ...
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