Dietary Influences on Nitrogen and Phosphorus Footprints in Indian Food Systems: A State and Union Territory-Level Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are essential macronutrients for crop production. However, their losses throughout the agri-food system pose significant environmental and public health risks. India, with its diverse dietary cultures and large agricultural sector, presents a unique context for evaluating nutrient footprints. This study aims to provide the first sub-national assessment of food-related N and P footprints across Indian states and union territories, evaluating how vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets influence these footprints. Methods: This study employed a diet-sensitive bottom-up approach using national dietary consumption statistics from 2011-2012 to estimate food N and P footprints. The analysis incorporated regional dietary profiles and

SUBMITTER: Dhar AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12694435 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature