Agricultural foods are the edible products derived from crop cultivation and animal husbandry that constitute the primary supply of human dietary energy and nutrients, including cereals and grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, edible fungi, and animal-derived foods such as meat, milk, and eggs. Within nutrition scie…
Agricultural foods are the edible products derived from crop cultivation and animal husbandry that constitute the primary supply of human dietary energy and nutrients, including cereals and grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, edible fungi, and animal-derived foods such as meat, milk, and eggs. Within nutrition science they are studied for their composition, nutritional quality, safety, and contribution to dietary adequacy across populations. Plant-based agricultural foods supply carbohydrates, dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive phytochemicals, while animal-derived foods provide high-quality protein and micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamin B12; cultivated mushrooms add a distinct profile of micronutrients and functional compounds. The nutritional value of these foods is shaped by species and variety, growing conditions, processing, and preservation method, with comparisons between fresh and canned products illustrating how handling alters micronutrient content. Food safety is integral to this domain: contamination by mycotoxins such as aflatoxins in animal-derived and stored foods poses health risks that require monitoring and control. Agricultural foods are central to addressing undernutrition, including childhood stunting and the design of appropriate complementary feeding, as well as to managing diet-related risk in later life. Their study connects agricultural production, food composition, processing, and safety to nutritional status and public health across the life course.
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