Authors : Sonal Tuljaram Kame
Page Nos : 233-238
Description :
Food waste or food loss is food that is discarded or cannot be used. The causes of food
waste or loss are numerous. In most of the countries maximum amount of food is wasted at
the consumption stage. Social functions are the special spots for food wastage. Food waste
deteriorates the healthy environment and lowers the standards of nutritional status of the
population. If it is not properly managed it is serious health hazard and leads to the spread
of infectious diseases hence there is a very urgent need of reduction and prevention of food
waste. Many strategies to reduce and prevent food wastage are discussed. One way of
dealing with food waste is to reduce its creation. Consumers can reduce spoilage by
planning their food shopping, avoiding wasteful purchases, and storing foods properly.
Considering the ill effects of food wastage on health, nutritional status of population,
environment and the economy of the nation the need of the hour is to do zero waste. Hence
it was concluded that to feed the increasing population of the world zero waste of food at
every stage has to be practice by each individual, family and nation as whole.
Keywords: food wastage, ill effects, strategies, reduction, prevention
