World Nutrition (Sep 2024)

Demographic and food frequency survey of a marginalized community in Almora, Uttarakhand, India

  • Smita Rana,
  • Vasudha Agnihotri,
  • Sofiya Anjum

DOI
https://doi.org/10.26596/wn.202415348-55
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 3

Abstract

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The demography and eating behaviour of the marginalized communities residing in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, India, was investigated. It was observed that agriculture was the main income source along with other work such as labourer, black-smith, etc. Food consumption was mainly dependent upon either the Government Public Distribution System or on traditional coarse grains which were being produced only for their own consumption. Traditional food crops were being neglected in the Himalayan region due to the deterioration of local food systems, changing food habits, and lack of awareness of the uses and nutritional value of traditional crops.

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