Food Security and Obesity in Developing Countries: A case study on India

Bc. Vishrant Mukeshbhai Dasadia, BBA

Master's thesis

Abstract:

The current research sheds light on the different aspects of food security and obesity in different developing countries. The aim of the research is to study the various measures through which India has managed to attain food security in the country and the practical impacts on its population, especially the people belonging below the poverty line. However, the current study has mainly focused on India. The introduction chapter indicates that India is yet to achieve several targets within the scope of food security as compared to developed nations. On the other hand, the literature review section focuses on the detail concerned with the relationship between food insecurity and obesity in developing countries, as well as India. The methodology section follows the methods that are best suited for the current research. The growth rate of the population of India is one of the main reasons behind the issue of accessibility. Further improper recording of population and data on the same prevents the government from planning strategies and implementing them through proper funding. As a result, these areas, especially the dense forests or mountains where the tribal reside are often ignored and as a result, they suffer from acute food insecurity. Thus, it is evident that there is an uneven distribution of food products among the population of India.

Keywords

Food, India, Obesity, Security Policies, Developing Countries

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 30. 11. 2020

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: doc. Ing. Irena Benešová, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Master programme / field:
Economics Policy and Administration / Business Administration