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Changing consumption patterns and roles of pulses in nutrition, and future demand projections

In this chapter we study the dynamics of consumption of pulses and assess pulses’ nutritional role with a focus on proteins. We note variations among different income strata, highlighting the higher protein deficiency among low-income groups and the higher price responsiveness of poorer consumers. W...

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Main Authors: Kumar, Praduman, Joshi, Pramod Kumar, Parappurathu, Shinoj
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2017
Subjects:
low income groups
public distribution systems
dietary patterns
protein deficiencies
grain legumes
agricultural policies
elasticity of demand
demand
malnutrition
nutrition
protein content
consumption functions
famine
food security
subsidies
diet
feeding preferences
farming systems
climate change
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/146455

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