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How and Why have food consumption patterns changed since the 1960s -…
How and Why have food consumption patterns changed since the 1960s
How are consumption patterns gauged?(indicators)
food consumption/capita:the average amount(in kg) of food a person eats a year
Daily Calorie Intake:(the minimum is 2500 calories/day for healthy growth.
Starchy Staples as a percentage of all calories
How?
DCs(developed countries)
Have:Higher GDP
More employment opportunities
Longer life expectancy
Higher adult literacy rate
Better paying jobs
Higher income
Higher Disposable Income
Food consumption/capita,Starchy Staples as a % of all calories,Daily Calorie Intake higher In DC than LDC
In 1960s:More meats,fish,dairy, fruits,vegetables,fast food,AND less grains
Now:More Organic food,fruits,foods perceived as healthier
Why?
LDCS(less developed countries
Have:Lower GDP
Shorter life expectancy
Less employment opportunities
Lower adult literacy rate
Lower paying/less jobs
Lower income
Lower disposable income
Food consumption/capita,Starchy Staples as a %o of all calories,Daily Calorie Intake lower in LDC than DC
In 1960s:Less fish,fruits,dairy,meats,more staples and vegetables
Now: More meat over just staples
Why?
Why different?
Economic