Benefits of dietary diversity for energy conservation and food security

Energy demand is a growing sustainability issue, with food production constituting a substantial portion of overall consumption. This research explores how dietary diversity can promote energy conservation in food production while simultaneously enhancing food security. This study is to provide a comprehensive review of the challenges that are currently concerning food habits and the amount of energy that is expended. As the need for food continues to rise and the use of energy continues to be of utmost significance, it is essential to give some thought to the diversity of food options. This study covers the present practices of food intake, as well as the amount of energy and resources that are required to cultivate, harvesting and preserve the foods in discussion. Our findings indicate that paddy has the highest cultivation burden (labor and mechanical power) and the highest irrigation water demand among the crops studied. The results acquired suggest that there are opportunities for research on the changes in dietary habits, energy conservation, and the subsequent advancement of agriculture and the establishment of a sustainable future.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
International Journal of Energy Studies
Published
2026-03-17
DOI
https://doi.org/10.58559/ijes.1783054
Primary Topic
Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Benefits of dietary diversity for energy conservation and food security

Basra Sultana, Atm Saiful Islam, Atikur Rahman, Abdullah Al Mamun
International Journal of Energy Studies
Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
article

Benefits of dietary diversity for energy conservation and food security

Basra Sultana, Atm Saiful Islam, Atikur Rahman, Abdullah Al Mamun
article en

Abstract

Energy demand is a growing sustainability issue, with food production constituting a substantial portion of overall consumption. This research explores how dietary diversity can promote energy conservation in food production while simultaneously enhancing food security. This study is to provide a comprehensive review of the challenges that are currently concerning food habits and the amount of energy that is expended. As the need for food continues to rise and the use of energy continues to be of utmost significance, it is essential to give some thought to the diversity of food options. This study covers the present practices of food intake, as well as the amount of energy and resources that are required to cultivate, harvesting and preserve the foods in discussion. Our findings indicate that paddy has the highest cultivation burden (labor and mechanical power) and the highest irrigation water demand among the crops studied. The results acquired suggest that there are opportunities for research on the changes in dietary habits, energy conservation, and the subsequent advancement of agriculture and the establishment of a sustainable future.

International Journal of Energy StudiesVol. 11(1)
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BD)
Zero hunger
Openalex Percentile: Top 23%
Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.