University of Rajputana studies. Arts

Abstract

It is no exaggeration to say that the food problem in India is to a great extent the 'Problem of Nutrition' or what may be termed as the 'problem of specific hunger.' Although no definite data`s exist to show the extent to which Indians do not afford a nutritive diet, it is a well-known fact that due to heavy pressure of population on land, the lack of subsidiary occupations, the inadequate production of 'Protective foods' 1 , the inadequacy of transport system, the retardation of economic development for various cogent reasons, the lack of education and the food habits which custom and religion have fixed in the population, they have to remain content with a diet far below the essential required of health.