Nutrient content

Jennifer L. Wilkins (jlw15@cornell.edu)
Tue, 22 Oct 1996 14:12:29 -0400 (EDT)

Hello - I have received similar questions lately regarding the nutrient
content of foods relating to various growing conditions, post-harvest
handling and changes in composition over the years.

Specifically:

1) Is there any data on the effects of exposure to cold on nutrient content
of plants? (This has relevance for winter food production in protected cold
frames.)

2) What studies are there that address the effects of post-harvest handling
practices on fresh fruit and vegetable quality and nutrient composition?

3) Is there any time-series data that addresses nutrient composition from
the 1940 compared to today?

Any information would be helpful.

Jennifer

Jennifer L. Wilkins, Ph.D., R.D.
Senior Extension Associate
Nutrition Education, Food Systems and
Community Food Security
Division of Nutritional Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-4401