Compendium of Food Consumption Statistics from Household Surveys in Developing Countries: Asia v. 1

Information on food consumption levels and patterns are presented in this first volume of a series. Features include: a clear distinction between types of food consumption information; percentage contribution of each food group to total food expenditure and to total calorie consumption; and information relating to nutritive values of food consumed or acquired. Volume 2 provides data on developing countries in Africa, Latin America and Oceania. Developed countries will be covered in a new compendium expected in early 1995.