Interfaces between Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Science (United Nations University - UNU, 1984, 406 pages)

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Preface

Foreword

Inaugural session

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Introductory remarks

Relevant interface research at ICRISAT

Interfaces: present and future

Interactions in food technology, agriculture, and nutrition

(introductory text...)

Research and development efforts to raise food production

Technological considerations in evolving strategies for varietal development of food grains

Conclusions

References

Generating multidisciplinary action: the importance of interface activity between agriculture, food science, and nutrition

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The Role of Science and Technology

The approach for developing countries

The post-harvest phases

Conclusion

References

Session 1: interaction at the production stage

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The improvement of nutritional quality by genetic means

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Abstract

Priorities

References

Grain quality of sorghum, pearl millet, pigeon-pea, and chick-pea

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Abstract

Nutritional quality

Anti-nutritional factors

Milling characteristics, cooking quality, and consumer acceptability

Conclusions

References

The impact of recent agricultural development on calorie and protein production

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Abstract

Overview of agricultural development

Trends in agricultural production

Impact on calorie and protein production

Nutrition implications

Conclusions

References

Cropping systems for upland areas

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Abstract

Crops and nutrition

Characterization of uplands

Fertilizers

References

Design of cropping systems to achieve nutritional goals in dry farming

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Abstract

The nutritional goals

Cropping systems for drylands and their production potential

Total nutrients supplied through cropping systems

Nutritive value of the proteins of some foodstuffs

Conclusion

Discussion

Agricultural production and nutrition

Consumer acceptability

Economics and marketing

Session 2: Interaction at the post-harvest stage

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Effects of processing on the nutritional and culinary properties of food grains, with special reference to millets

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Abstract

Milling

Heat treatment

Germination

Fermentation

References

Improved post-harvest technology to maximize yield and minimize quantitative and qualitative losses

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Abstract

Introduction

Harvesting and threshing operations

Drying and curing operations

Pre-milling treatments

Milling of grain

Transportation losses

Grain storage and preservation

Farm-level storage

References

Nutritional implications of recently developed techniques of storage and pest control

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Abstract

Food availability versus the pest complex

Choice of disinfestation systems

Soil quality and environment, and their influence on post-harvest quality of food grains and other agricultural products

Disinfestation in post-harvest ecosystems

References

The use of solar energy in post-harvest technology

(introductory text...)

Abstract

Drying

Parboiling

Storage

Household cooking

Conclusions

References

Discussion

Choices of technology

Viewing problems

Session 3: Interaction at the consumers' stage

(introductory text...)

Genetic and technological means of reducing health hazards of food toxicants

(introductory text...)

Abstract

Lathyrism

Veno-occlusive disease

Mycotoxicoses

Karnal bunt wheat

Conclusion

References

The nutritive value of foods and the significance of some household processes

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Abstract

Milling of food grains

Germination and malting

Cooking

References

Storage and the quality of grain: village-level studies

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Abstract

Introduction

Qualitative changes in storage of cereals and millets

Qualitative changes in storage of grain legumes

Conclusion

References

Malnutrition: an intellectual odyssey

(introductory text...)

Abstract

Introduction

Nutritional requirements

Small but healthy

Policy implications

Acknowledgement

References

Discussion

Food toxicity and anti-nutrients

Small but efficient

Session 4-A: Achieving better nutrition

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Fortification of foods

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Abstract

Introduction

Enrichment of staple foods

Fortification of foods

Large-scale consumer trials

Indian experience

Is food fortification necessary?

Conclusion

References

Distributional aspects of caloric consumption: implications for food policy

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Abstract

Model

Results

Policy implications

References

The national dairy development board's project on oilseed growers' cooperatives

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Abstract

Introduction

Background

The Anand model

The project

The scope of the project

Co-operative organization and supervision

Arranging production enhancement inputs

Demonstration plots

Management subsidies and equipment/storage grant

District farms

Area agronomic centres

Present status

Meeting dietary fat requirements

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Abstract

Actual fat intakes in India

Quality of fat consumed

Comparison with recommended levels

Fat intakes in childhood

Edible fat shortages

Conclusion

References

Composite programme for women and pre-school children: a joint programme of the government of Kerala, Mahila Samajams, and care

(introductory text...)

Abstract

Introduction

The composite programme (CPWPC)

Programme participants

Programme inputs

Conclusions

Discussion

The food mix

Fats in the diet

Session 4-B: Achieving better nutrition

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Policy planning and management of an integrated agriculture and nutrition technology network

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Abstract

Missing link

Policies and planning

Inputs

Agricultural prices commission

Integration of policies

Credit

Marketing

Integrated use of agricultural commodities

Regional nutrition programmes

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Abstract

Introduction

Overview of the regional problem and associated factors

Responsibilities of the health sector in nutrition

References

Malted versus roasted weaning mixes: development, storage, acceptability, and growth trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Formulations and standardization

Proximate composition

Viscosity measurements of a 10 per cent cold-paste slurry solution of various WBG formulations

Storage trials

Cost of formulations

Acceptability trials in Baroda

Acceptability trials in Pondicherry

Rat growth and protein quality trials

Prospects and problems

References

Discussion

The virtues of malting

Balanced nutrition

Session 5: Country reports

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Interaction between agriculture, nutrition, and food science in Sri Lanka

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Abstract

Agriculture sector

Calorie availability and food consumption

Nutrition sector

Food science sector

Future prospects for strengthening the interphases of agriculture, nutrition, and food sciences

References

Interaction between agriculture, nutrition, and food science in Bangladesh

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Abstract

Introduction

Production

Distribution and preservation

Consumption

Interfaces

Conclusion

Bangladesh: important statistics on agriculture (1978/79)

References

Interaction between agriculture, nutrition, and food science in Nepal

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Abstract

Introduction

Agriculture

Food science and technology

Nutritional status

New perspectives

Conclusion

References

Interaction between nutrition and agriculture in India

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Abstract

Production of food grains

Upgrading nutrient quality

Meeting nutritional needs

References

Interaction between nutrition and health

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Abstract

The past

The present

The future

References

Discussion

Aspects of food production

Promoting interfaces

Session 6: Panel presentations

(introductory text...)

From knowledge to practice in the home

Storage in practice

From research and development to industry

How the consumer can react to policy

Technology for farmers

Popularizing new technology

Discussion

Continuing interdisciplinary dialogues

Practical measures

Concluding session

An overview

(introductory text...)

Inaugural speeches

Production level

Post-harvest interactions

Consumer interactions

Achieving better nutrition

The Asian region

Panel discussions

Coda

Participants