Protein security and food security in China

2015, Volume 2, Issue 2

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Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering >> 2015, Volume 2, Issue 2 doi: 10.15302/J-FASE-2015062

Protein security and food security in China

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1. School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China.2. State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China.3. Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China

Accepted： 2015-07-23 Available online：2015-09-25

Abstract

Food security, the need to meet nutritional requirements, and four main problems for food protein security in China are analyzed. From the perspective of residents’ nutritional requirements and balanced dietary patterns, the conclusion is that food security in China is in essence dependent on protein production and security of supply and that fat and carbohydrates supply in China can reach self-sufficiency. Considering the situation of food protein production and consumption in China, policy suggestions are made, which could ensure a balanced supply and demand for food protein and food security in China.

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food security ; protein security ; nutrition ; dietary pattern

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