Traditional Foods and Nutritional Security

Renu Agrawal (Author)

9789390175949

Hardback, published 2 April 2021

242 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.55 kg

The book seeks to raise awareness about nutrition security management and the connection between traditional food practices. It discusses the progress made in the approaches to nutrition security and the various aspects of traditional foods. The book delves into the plant and animal systems that serve as reservoirs for essential nutrients such as fibers, proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, lipids, flavorants, and phytochemicals. Consuming a balanced diet can contribute to nutrition security, and the book highlights the significance of this in maintaining good health.

The book is particularly interesting in its exploration of the relationship between traditional foods and nutritional security. It is divided into 13 chapters that cover a range of topics, including the role of flavorants, the science behind traditional food preparations, the functions of these foods, their nutritional value, and the fortification of foods. The book also addresses policy issues related to nutrition security and the roles of organizations such as the FAO and WHO. The book provides an extensive overview of the importance of traditional spices in achieving nutritional security, making it a valuable resource for those interested in this field.

• 1.Introduction,
• 2.Aspects of Traditional Foods and Nutritional Security,
• 3.Functions of Food,
• 4.Nutritional Requirements for the Human Body: Working of Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates, Minerals and Vitamins for Health, Nutrition and Balanced Diet,
• 5.Policy Analysis for Nutritional Security: Role of FAO and WHO,
• 6.Importance of Traditional Spices in Foods for Nutritional Security,
• 7.Traditional Foods Around the World and the Role in Nutritional Security,
• 8.Fortification in Traditional Foods and Nutritional Security,
• 9.Modern Technological Developments with Respect to Traditional Foods,
• 10.Challenges in Traditional Foods and Nutritional Security Female Education,
• 11.Recent Innovations in Instant Mixes of Traditional Foods for Nutritional Security,
• 12.Future of Traditional Foods and Nutritional Security Through SMEs,
• 13.Conclusions