1. World problems
  2. Decline in nutritional quality of food

Decline in nutritional quality of food

  • Reduced nutrients in fresh foods

Incidence

Three studies of historical food composition have shown 5-40% declines in some of the minerals in fresh produce, and another study found a similar decline in our protein sources (Davis D R., Declining fruit and vegetable nutrient composition: What is the evidence? American Society of Horticultural Science (February 1, 2009).

Claim

The diet of developed countries consist of adulterated and denatured foods, from which the most precious essential factors have been removed by colouring, bleaching, heating and preserving.

Broader

Lack of quality
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Decline
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Narrower

Aggravates

Unhealthy diet
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Strategy

Value

Quality
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Decline
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #2: Zero HungerSustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
  • Amenities » Food
  • Health care » Nutrition
  • Research, standards » Quality unification
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Nov 30, 2022