Decline in nutritional quality of food

Three studies of historical food composition have shown 5-40% declines in some of the minerals in fresh produce, and another study found a similar decline in our protein sources (Davis D R., Declining fruit and vegetable nutrient composition: What is the evidence? American Society of Horticultural Science (February 1, 2009).

1. The diet of developed countries consist of adulterated and denatured foods, from which the most precious essential factors have been removed by colouring, bleaching, heating and preserving.

1. Lack of quality
2. Lack of qualitative excellence
3. Decline

1. Predominance of fast food

1. Unhealthy diet
2. Nutritional deficiencies

1. Unethical catering practices
2. Intensive farming
3. Inappropriate selection of crops for non-nutritional qualities
4. Export of nutritious food by starving countries
5. Deterioration in soil fertility

1. Food tastelessness
2. Excessive consumption of specific foodstuffs

1. Studying micronutrient deficiencies
2. Reviewing food processing industry
3. Improving nutritional value of staple foods
4. Correcting nutritional deficiencies

1. Quality
2. Decline