World Food Expenditures and Nutrition

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts related to food expenditures, animal nutrition, and agricultural practices.

World Food Expenditures

The percentage of disposable income spent on food by various income groups.

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

Nutrient cycles

The cyclic movement of nutrients in various chemical forms from the environment to organisms and then back to the environment.

Inorganics

Essential minerals and elements required by plants, including ammonia, nitrate, and minerals.

Pre-formed compounds

Substances that animals require, often supplied through feed and microbial processes.

Socio-economic status and meat consumption

The relationship between a person's economic standing and their consumption of meat products.

Alternative feeds

Feeds that can be used for animals which are not suitable for human consumption.

Non-arable lands

Land that cannot be cultivated for crops but can be used for grazing livestock.