Consumption pattern of fish in Uttar Pradesh, India

The advance production technologies, higher economic growth, population explosion and shifts in dietary pattern create driving force for rapid growth in the demand for food of animal origin. Fish is a very important component of food items of animal origin. The consumption of fish has grown faster than that of any other animal product. Disparities in the fish consumption pattern exist widely across the income groups, location of the households (rural, urban, costal, etc.), and regions. This study has been conducted in Uttar Pradesh, India.