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Expert consultation on nutrition indicators for biodiversity.

Title
Expert consultation on nutrition indicators for biodiversity. 2, Food consumption.
Publication
Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2010.

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80004214
Description
ix, 59 p.; 25 cm.
Summary
The nutrition indicators for biodiversity measure the food composition and consumption of cultivars, varieties, breeds and subspecies of commonly consumed foods, as well as underutilized, uncultivated, indigenous plant and animal species. This publication is related to food consumption. It aims to report on progress regarding food consumption for biodiversity and will help preserve existing biodiversity within well-managed ecosystems, with their many sources of nutritionally-rich foods.--Publisher's description.
Alternative Title
Food consumption
Subject
  • Agrobiodiversity > Congresses
  • Biodiversity > Congresses
  • Food > Analysis > Congresses
  • Food > Composition > Congresses
  • Food consumption > Congresses
  • Sustainable biodiversity > Congresses
Note
  • "An expert consultation was held on 8 and 9 June 2009 in Washington, DC."--P. ix.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 47-50).
Additional Formats (note)
  • Also available online.
Contents
Background -- Declaration of interest -- The indicator. Definition of indicator 2 -- Food level -- Surveys and survey instruments -- Publication level -- Reporting -- Recommendations.
ISBN
  • 9789251067314 (pbk.)
  • 9251067317 (pbk.)
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library