Friday, September 14, 2018

We have more than enough calories, but what about other nutrients?

A new study is the first to quantitatively map the flow of energy, protein, fat, essential amino acids and micronutrients from 'field-to-fork' at a global level and identify hotspots where nutrients are lost. The study shows that while we produce far more nutrients than is required for the global population, inefficiencies in the supply chain leave many people nutrient deficient.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2xcvFWn

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