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Demographic and food frequency survey of a marginalized community in Almora, Uttarakhand, India

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The demography and eating behaviour of the marginalized communities residing in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, India, was investigated. It was observed that agriculture was the main income source along with other work such as labourer, black-smith, etc. Food consumption was mainly dependent upon either the Government Public Distribution System or on traditional coarse grains which were being produced only for their own consumption. Traditional food crops were being neglected in the Himalayan region due to the deterioration of local food systems, changing food habits, and lack of awareness of the uses and nutritional value of traditional crops.

Source: World Nutrition

DOI: 10.26596/wn.202415348-55

Authors: Smita Rana, Vasudha Agnihotri, Sofiya Anjum

Institution: G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development

Language: English

Topic: Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India, Natural Resources Data Management System