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Nutritional Considerations of Oil Seeds and Pulses in Bangladesh

Nazmul Hassan
Institule of Nutrition and Food Science, Universily of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Kamaluddin Ahmad
Instltute of Herbal Medicine, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This paper provides a review of the present consumption levels of pulses and oil seeds in Bangladesh. Analyzes the nutritional consequences of the low intake of these foods and emphasizes the need for their increased intake to address same problems of hunger and malnutrition of the country. Bangladesh agriculture to this end, needs now thinking for increased production of these crops. Priority is placed on research needs to make these crops economically competitive with cereals and certain other issues related to the nutritional improvement of the people.

Keywords: Nutrition, Oil seeds, Pulses

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Program Area: Quality and Nutrition

Non-commodity: Performance

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This study was conducted to determine the nutritional values of oil seeds and pulses in Bangladesh

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This review paper discussed details on the following sub-titles:- Fats and oils, Legumes and Protein and Discussion

Source of Information: Bangladesh j. Nutr, Vol. 4. No.1 Dec. 1990

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Bangladesh agriculture to this end, needs now thinking for increased production of these crops (oil seeds and pulses). Priority is placed on research needs to make these crops economically competitive with cereals and certain other issues related to the nutritional improvement of the people.

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