The paper "Nutritional Content of Underutilized Vegetable Crops: A Potential Source of Human Health and the National Economy" by M. Kumaresan, K. Khanchana, M. Anbarasu, A. Vijai Ananth, and K. Lakshmaiah, discusses the overlooked potential of underutilized vegetable crops in improving nutrition and boosting the economy. These crops, often rich in nutrients and therapeutic properties, are not widely cultivated or commercially valued. The study emphasizes that incorporating these vegetables into diets can help combat malnutrition, prevent diseases like hypertension and diabetes, and improve public health. Additionally, promoting the production of these crops can enhance food security, create jobs, and stimulate income growth in rural areas, especially in a country like India, where the climate is conducive to growing a variety of such crops.
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