Analysis of Food and Nutrient Consumption in Odisha: A Village-Level Study
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Author: Himanshu Sekhar Rout , Hemanta Bhoi , Jajati Keshari Mahanta , Pallbita Dash , Purnima Jena , Sohagi Hansda , Bishwapati Dani , Ranjulata Nayak , Rasmita Swain , Shambhu Rout , Silpika Maharana , and Chetna Sahu
Author Address: Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar751004 (Odisha), Department of Economics, A.E.S College Tarbha, Sonepur767016 (Odisha), Department of Economics, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, 3 Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj-757043, Directorat
Keywords: Calorie intake, consumption, determinants of nutrients, income elasticity.
JEL Codes: D12, I10, Q10
Abstract
The objectives of the present study were to analyze nutrient consumption in the village set up of Odisha and to investigate the determinants of consumption of protein, carbohydrates, calcium and iron. various nutrients like To substantiate the objectives descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used. The consumption of cereals and vegetables was more preferred in the study area, whereas the consumption of pulses was not so popular. Per capita income has a greater influence on nutrient consumption than the other determinants. The income elasticity of calorie intake was small but statistically significant for most income levels.
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Indian Journal of Economics and Development
Volume 18 No. 3, 2022, 748-753
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED/21191
NAAS Score: 5.15 (2022)
Indexed in Clarivate Analytics (ESCI) of WoS
Indexed in Scopus (SJR: 0.18)
UGC Approved (UGC-Care List Group II)