Patterns of food production and consumption in the ASEAN region

The aim of this chapter is to discuss the trends and issues related to food production and consumption. Nutritional implications are drawn for the ASEAN region. Specific topics include: 1) the availability of calories, protein, fat and other nutrients in the food supply; 2) patterns of staple food c...

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Published inWorld review of nutrition and dietetics Vol. 61; pp. 1 - 40
Main Authors Khor, G.L, Tee, E.S, Kandiah, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 1990
Subjects
asean
Asia, Southeastern
consumption patterns
dietary fat
dietary protein
Eating
energy intake
food consumption
food production
Food Supply
Humans
literature reviews
nutrient intake
Nutritional Status
protein energy malnutrition
trade
South East Asia
Asia, Southeastern
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Summary:The aim of this chapter is to discuss the trends and issues related to food production and consumption. Nutritional implications are drawn for the ASEAN region. Specific topics include: 1) the availability of calories, protein, fat and other nutrients in the food supply; 2) patterns of staple food consumption and food availability versus consumption; and 3) the prevalence of malnutrition.
ISSN:0084-2230
1662-3975