Protein security and food security in China

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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Keywords

food security / protein security / nutrition / dietary pattern

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Acknowledgement

This research was financially supported by Consulting Research Foundation of Chinese Academy of Engineering (2015-XY-41).

Compliance with ethics guidelines

Zheng Ruan, Shumei Mi, Yan Zhou, Zeyuan Deng, Xiangfeng Kong, Tiejun Li and Yulong Yin declare that they have no conflict of interest or financial conflicts to disclose.

This article does not contain any studies with human or animal subjects performed by any of the authors.

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