The department of food science and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is worried about dwindling nutrients in foods.
Head of Department, Dr. Isaac Ofosu says the use of heat and other scientific methods to preserve food is largely to blame.
Speaking at the 2020 KNUST food festival, Dr. Ofosu argues scientific and technological advancement has done little to ensure food security and safety.
He says though research into foods has increased he points out poverty, greed and climate change continue to fight food security and safety.
Dr, Ofosu believes solutions aimed at government policy to poverty reduction will be crucial lessening the situation.
“Poverty must be addressed as the key root cause of the problems we face. Food scientists, nutritionists and dietitians must be at the forefront of government policy to produce safe food for the masses.
The festival was under the theme: promoting our food and culture for sustainable development.
The food festival in its fourth year is aimed at celebrating Ghana’s diverse food heritage and reintegrate value into the food system and culture.
The event saw the display of various food items from the 16 regions of Ghana. It is organized in collaboration with the colleges of Science and Humanities and social sciences.
Source: Fiilafmonline/JoyNews
