Webinar on the composition of fruits and vegetables (IYFV)

Summary

A comprehensive webinar exploring the nutritional composition of fruits and vegetables, highlighting the importance of data-driven food systems, agroforestry, and biodiversity in achieving food security and nutrition policies.

Highlights

Introduction to the Webinar00:00:02

Introduction to the webinar on the food composition of fruits and vegetables, part of the International Year of Fruit and Vegetable celebrations for 2021.

Richness of Indian Fruits and Vegetables00:02:27

Dr. Anatan presents the Indian Food Composition Tables (2017), showcasing nutrient analysis of 550+ food samples and the importance of native varieties like agathi and drumstick leaves.

Linking Agroforestry to Nutrition00:25:34

Barbara Stadlmayr discusses integrating food trees into farm systems to diversify diets and fill seasonal nutrient gaps, emphasizing indigenous species' nutritional potential.

Brazilian Biodiverse Foods and Policy00:43:10

Daniela de Oliveira details the Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition (BFN) project in Brazil, focusing on the composition of 70 native species and their mainstreaming into national public policies.

Food Composition in Policy and Advocacy01:01:24

Barbara Burlingham highlights the role of food composition data in supporting global SDGs, the importance of nutrition-driven agriculture, and the need for meticulous, daring research to influence policy.

Discussion and Concluding Remarks01:26:35

A concluding Q&A session discussing the challenges of securing funding for analytical research, the need for data on cooked foods, and a call to action for young researchers to engage in global food systems.