Diversifying food and diets: using agricultural biodiversity to improve nutrition and health

This volume explores the current state of knowledge on the role of agricultural biodiversity in improving diets, nutrition and food security. Using examples and case studies from around the globe, the book explores current strategies for improving nutrition and diets and identifies key research and implementation gaps that need to be addressed to successfully promote the better use of agricultural biodiversity for rural and urban populations and societies in transition.

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Main Authors: 1423211777416 Fanzo, J. (ed.), 169006 Biodiversity International, Rome (Italy) eng, 1423211771748 Hunter, D. (ed.), 1423211779602 Borelli, T. (ed.), 1423211779603 Mattei, F. (ed.)
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: London (United Kingdom) Routledge/Biodiversity International 2013
Subjects:agrobiodiversity, food security, biodiversity conservation, food systems, sustainability, health foods, case studies,
Online Access:https://www.bioversityinternational.org/fileadmin/user_upload/online_library/publications/pdfs/Diversifying_food_and_diets_1688_01.pdf
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Summary:This volume explores the current state of knowledge on the role of agricultural biodiversity in improving diets, nutrition and food security. Using examples and case studies from around the globe, the book explores current strategies for improving nutrition and diets and identifies key research and implementation gaps that need to be addressed to successfully promote the better use of agricultural biodiversity for rural and urban populations and societies in transition.