Relearning Old Lessons for the Future of Food—By Bread Alone No Longer: Diversifying Diets with Fruit and Vegetables

• Published in: Crop science Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. S51 - S62
• Main Authors: Keatinge, John D.H, Waliyar, Farid, Jamnadas, Ramni H, Moustafa, Ahmed, Andrade, Maria, Drechsel, Pay, Hughes, Jacqueline d'A, Kadirvel, Palchamy, Luther, Kartini
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Madison Crop Science Society of America 01.03.2010; American Society of Agronomy
• Subjects: agricultural economics; agricultural research; Agricultural sciences; Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions; Biological and medical sciences; Carbohydrates; Chronic illnesses; climate change; Crop diversification; Crop production; crop yield; Developing countries; Diet; Dietary supplements; Diversification; economic development; Efficient markets; Food; food security; fruit crops; Fruits; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Industrialized nations; LDCs; literature reviews; Malnutrition; new crops; Nutrition research; Poverty; Quality; R&D; Research & development; research and development; vegetable crops; Vegetables; Vegetables; Fruit; Diet; Diversification; Bread

Diversifying diets and agricultural enterprises with fruit and vegetables is a potent weapon in the current global battle against malnutrition and poverty. Agricultural science can contribute substantially to enhance the development prospects and health of not only disadvantaged and vulnerable indiv...