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What is Nutrition Security

Waste Management Techniques for Improved Environmental and Public Health: Emerging Research and Opportunities
The consumption of an ample range of foods which provides the essential needed nutrients.
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Utilization of Agro Waste: An Approach for the Administration of Healthy Environment and Public Domain
Savita Budhwar (Central University of Haryana, India) and Manali Chakraborty (Central University of Haryana, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1966-0.ch006
Abstract
Agro-wastes are one of the major sources for nutritional and therapeutic purposes along with other beneficial properties according to some ongoing studies. Yet they are not being utilized properly; instead, these wastes are being discarded in open air, causing pollution. Conservation of such natural resources is a healthy approach, and it's economic and eco-friendly. too. Novel formulated food products from these agro-wastes can be utilized as an unconventional source of nutrients and a therapeutic weapon for diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, etc. along with normal human consumption. Utilization of such agro-wastes as food products will also be useful to combat malnourished state leading to rural development and maintenance of food security in cheap prices for a healthy seeks. It also shows a possible role as antibiotics, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, adsorbents, enzyme extracting sources, insulators, and food additives along with its contribution in solid state fermentation, beneficial in dairy industries.
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