In a world where the global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, ensuring access to nutritious food is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The double burden of malnutrition - where undernutrition coexists with overweight and obesity - affects billions of people worldwide, with far-reaching consequences for human health, economic development, and environmental sustainability. This book, "Food Production & Nutrition Management," addresses the critical need for a comprehensive approach to food systems, one that integrates the principles of sustainable food production with the science of human nutrition. By exploring the complex relationships between agriculture, food security, and nutrition, we aim to provide a roadmap for creating healthier, more sustainable food systems. Through a combination of theoretical foundations, real-world examples, and cutting-edge research, this book covers the entire food value chain, from crop and animal production to food processing, distribution, and consumption. We examine the impact of different production systems on nutrient quality, environmental sustainability, and human health, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that prioritizes both food security and nutrition security.

Previous Year Questions 1. How has food production, incuding  horticultural crops, changed in  India during the last one decade? Write down its impact on food and nutritional security (20 marks, CSE 2023) 2. What is the food production and consumption pattern of India in the last fifty years? (15M, CSE 2021)  3. Describe food grain production and consumption trends in India (7.5M, CSE 2019)  4. Food production and consumption trends in India (12.5M, CSE 2015)

Previous Year Questions 1. CS 2015: Discuss the impact of rapid increase in population on food and agriculture (12.5 marks) What is Food security? The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) – “when all people at all times have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life”. It has Following Dimensions • Availability: It means food production within the country, food imports and the stock stored in government granaries.

Previous Year Questions 1. Discuss the reasons for food grain surplus (7.5 marks, CSE 2019) 2. What are the reasons for good grain surplus in India? Write the steps taken by the government to save the food grains. (12.5M, CSE 2015) Reason for Grain Surplus Green Revolution • Introduction of high yielding varieties of Rice and Wheat • Green Revolution was made possible through the use of

Previous Year Questions 1. Write down the various programmes run by state & central govts for ensuring food security in our country. Briefly discuss the strategies for sustainable agricultural production (20M, CSE 2023) 2. How will national food policy help in sustainable food security? (CSE 2020, 10 marks) 3. Discuss the national initiatives for food and nutrition security. (8M, IFoS-2019) 4. What are the special schemes for providing food grains to underprivileged, destitutes and malnourished populations (CSE 2016, 12.5 marks) 5. National and international food policies. (10M, IFoS-2016)

Previous Year Questions 1. Write down the constraints of fruit processing industry in India (10M, CSE 2023) 2. Enlist & Explain the issues & challenges in the growth of food processing industry in India (10M, CSE 2022) 3. Give a detailed account of constraints in sustaining the food-grain production in India. (10M, IFoS 2020) 4. What are the major constraints of food production in India (10 mark, CSE 2020) 5. Describe the food production constraints in Indian agricultural system. (15M, IFoS-2018) 6. Indicate the major constraints in food procurement and distribution. (10M, CSE 2017) 7. Discuss the procurement and processing constraints of food grain. (15M, IFoS-2017)

Previous Year Questions 1. No questions were asked in past 10 years Availability of Foodgrains • Net availability of foodgrains = Gross Production (-) seed, feed & wastage, (-) exports imports (+/-) change in stocks.

Previous Year Questions 1. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Public Food Distribution system in India. (8M, IFoS-2022) 2. Describe the vicious cycle of poverty and enlist the existing policy instruments for combating malnutrition. (20M, CSE 2022) 3. Enlist and explain the efforts of the GOI in streamlining the current levels of poverty (10 marks, CS 2022) 4. Enlist and explain the salient features of Public Distribution System as per the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013. (10M, CSE 2022) 5. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of public food-grain distribution system in India. (8M, IFoS 2020)

Previous Year Questions 1. What are the different ‘National Dietary Guidelines’ of India? What is your opinion on balanced diet of Indians? (20M, CSE 2021) 2. Classify foods on the basis of their function. Write down a balanced diet for a sedentary man & woman in India (10M, CS 2023) National Dietary Guidelines Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is defined as “the nutrient present in the diet which satisfies the daily requirement of nearly all individuals in a population”.

Previous Year Questions 1. Differentiate between protective foods and energy foods. (10M, IFoS 2015) 2. What do you mean by ‘hunger’ and ‘hidden hunger’? Comment on various strategies in combating hunger. (15M, CSE 2021) 3. Classify foods on the basis of their function (5M, 2023)

Previous Year Questions 1. Discuss the iron and protein malnutrition in India. Describe the dietary pattern for mitigating the above-said malnutrition. (15M, IFoS-2022) 2. What is protein energy malnutrition? Give micronutrient deficiency in women and children. (20M, CSE 2017) 3. How are vitamins classified? Name the blood clotting vitamin. Give its various functions and sources. (10M, 150W, CSE 2019) 4. What do you mean by nutrient deficiency? Explain the micro-nutrient deficiency in context of work capacity of women and children. (12.5M, CSE 2015)

Previous Year Questions 1. What is food security? Why is it essential? Describe the current food security system in India. (10M, CSE 2022) 2. What is food security? Indicate the major constraints in food procurement and distribution. (10M, CSE 2017) Difference Between Production and Productivity • Production is total quantity produced in an area. • Productivity is the quantity produced in one unit area. • For example, total area is 10 hectares and the quantity produced is 15000 kg.