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tribal populations
Also known as: tribal communities, tribal population
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Food Consumption Changes in The Ruler Tribal Community bioresscientia.com Feb 15, 2025 8 facts
referenceSathiyanarayanan et al. (2019) reported on the rising prevalence of lifestyle diseases among the tribal population in India.
referenceBipul Chandra Sarkar (2017) studied the impact of modernization on the economy of tribal people living in the Dooars region.
referenceJ.P. Narain (2019) discussed the health of tribal populations in India and the neglect of these populations.
claimGas stove usage is gradually increasing in tribal communities, particularly where government schemes have improved access, though it is not yet widespread.
claimTraditional cooking methods using wood, charcoal, and biomass remain dominant in many tribal communities due to cultural practices, cost, and infrastructure limitations.
claimTribal populations moving to urban areas or interacting with non-tribal populations often shift toward mainstream diets, including processed and fast foods.
claimFood practices in tribal communities are influenced by culture, environment, economy, health, and social structure.
claimImproved market access has contributed to increased consumption of non-traditional processed foods high in sugar, fat, and salt within tribal communities.
Traditional Native foods meet the modern world - YouTube youtube.com Oct 6, 2025 1 fact
claimThe organization Traditional Indigenous Food Systems creates a way for tribal communities to access healthy food.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceBhattacharjee (2021) documents medicinal plants with anti-fertility potential used by tribal populations in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, India.
The Role Of Traditional Foods In Native Elder Health icaa.cc 1 fact
claimIn many rural and isolated tribal communities, elders must travel one to two hours to access healthy foods available in larger supermarkets.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org Nov 27, 2025 1 fact
referenceRana et al. (2012) documented the genetic resources of wild edible plants and their uses among tribal communities in the cold arid region of India.