An Analysis of Protein Consumption in India Through Plant and Animal Sources

TitleAn Analysis of Protein Consumption in India Through Plant and Animal Sources
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsRampal P
JournalFood and Nutrition Bulletin
VolumeXX
Start Page1
IssueX
End page17
Date Published2018
KeywordsIndia; nutrient intake; nutrition; protein; food security
Abstract

India became self-sufficient in food because of the Green Revolution in the 1960s. However, both the technological innovation and policy support have been biased toward cereals. It is expected that cereals are the major source of proteins in the diet. In recent years, the consumption of cereals is declining in spite of increasing output due to declining preference. Therefore, the country needs to increase production and consumption of pulses to meet the nutritional requirements of the population.

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