Bhardwaj RL, et al

doi:10.3390/foods13060877

Summary

Research article addressing An Alarming Decline in the Nutritional Quality of Foods: The Biggest Challenge for Future Generations (Global (India-led review) scope). Describes approach and implications for (Declines in minerals (Fe, Zn, Ca, Mg) and vitamins (C, B2, folate) linked to soil degradation and high-input agriculture.; measures: Historic vs modern composition tables;…

UK applicability

Relevant for UK nutrient decline narratives; aligns with UK Food Composition Table trends.

Key measures

Historic vs modern composition tables; agronomic datasets

Outcomes reported

Declines in minerals (Fe, Zn, Ca, Mg) and vitamins (C, B2, folate) linked to soil degradation and high-input agriculture.

Theme: Nutrition & health
Subject: Micronutrients & deficiencies; Soil health & biology; Crop systems
Study type: Research
Study design: Narrative review
Source type: Peer-reviewed study
Status: Published
Geography: Global (India-led review)
System type: Various farming systems – soil fertility focus
DOI: 10.3390/foods13060877
Catalogue ID: XL0062

Topic tags

nutrition crop

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An alarming decline in the nutritional quality of foods