Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access

Abstract

Nutrition Transition

Vinita Thapliyal and Karuna Singh

Aim: The major aim of this review is to assess the nutrition transition in Uttrakhand toward, to its contribution to the emerging epidemic of chronic non-communicable diseases. Subjects: The review examines the basic shift in eating preferences mainly attributable to shift in agriculture practices after the green revolution and urbanisation. Furthermore, the remarkable shift in the occupation structure in the state from farmers towards employment and services implies a reduction in energy expenditure. One consequence of nutrition transition has been decline in under nutrition accompanied by over nutrition leading to obesity and other NCD’s.It basically attempting to relate the diet and lifestyle changes accompanying NCDs. Methods: The review is based largely on various reliable documented data on population characteristics. The information is based on various review and documented report and data of the published literature. Results: The results shows that the demographic changes, rates of urbanization and changes in dietary patterns are contributing factors that are leading to nutrition transitions and NCDs in hills. The major consequence of nutrition transition has been the decline in the rate of under nutrition accompanied by over nutrition leading to obesity and other degenerative diseases. Conclusions: There are clear evidences of a demographic, epidemiological and nutrition transition in Uttrakhand. There is no single solution to the problem. A multidisciplinary approach is required to solve the present problem related to food and nutrition.