Consumption of wild food from forests and common lands contributes to women’s dietary diversity in India, particularly during the lean season in June and July. Women who consume wild foods are more likely to consume dark green leafy vegetables during these months, adding a nutrient-rich food group to their diets.
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This is a summary of: Zavaleta Cheek, J. et al. Wild foods contribute to women’s higher dietary diversity in India. Nat. Food https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00766-1 (2023).
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Wild foods contribute to dietary diversity among women in India. Nat Food 4, 462–463 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00767-0
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