what is the importance of rice?

It has been estimated that half the world's population subsists wholly or partially on rice. Ninety percent of the world crop is grown and consumed in Asia. American consumption, although increasing, is still only about 25 lb (11 kg) per person annually, as compared with 200 to 400 lb (90–181 kg) per person in parts of Asia. Rice is the only major cereal crop that is primarily consumed by humans directly as harvested, and only wheat and corn are produced in comparable quantity. Plant breeders at the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines, attempting to keep pace with demand from a burgeoning world population, have repeatedly developed improved varieties of "miracle rice" that allow farmers to increase crop yields substantially. Studies have shown that rice yields are adversely affected by warmer nighttime temperatures, leading to concerns about the effects that global warming may have on rice crops. Brown rice has a greater food value than white, since the outer brown coatings contain the proteins and minerals; the white endosperm is chiefly carbohydrate. As a food rice is low in fat and (compared with other cereal grains) in protein. The miracle rices have grains richer in protein than the old varieties. In the East, rice is eaten with foods and sauces made from the soybean, which supply lacking elements and prevent deficiency diseases. Elsewhere, especially in the United States, rice processing techniques have produced breakfast and snack foods for retail markets. Deficient in gluten, rice cannot be used to make bread unless its flour is mixed with flour made from other grains.

RICE is life, for most people living in Asia. Rice has shaped the cultures, diets and economies of thousands of millions of people. For more than half of humanity rice is life. Considering its important position, the United Nations designated year 2004 as the International Year of Rice. Devoting a year to a commodity was unprecedented in United Nations history. However, the 57th session of the United Nations General Assembly noted that rice is the staple food of more than half the world’s population, affirmed the need to heighten the awareness of the role of rice in alleviating poverty and malnutrition and reaffirmed the need to focus world attention on the role rice can play in providing food security and eradicating poverty and declared the year 2004 as the International Year of Rice.



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Rice is the staple food of over half the world's population. A detailed analysis of nutrient content of rice suggests that the nutrition value of rice varies based on a number of factors. It depends on the strain of rice, that is between white, brown, black, red and purple varieties of rice – each prevalent in different parts of the world. It also depends on nutrient quality of the soil rice is grown in, whether and how the rice is polished or processed, the manner it is enriched, and how it is prepared before consumption.

Kanokwan 006 4EN

Rice as a main food of Thai.
I like to eat with other type of food.
Rice make me growth.
Rice make me full.
Rice make rich.
Lol.. just kidding!

Daraporn 023 4EN

Rice is one of substance that important for our life. It is essential for some of our meal. RICE is life, for most people living in Asia. Rice has shaped the cultures, diets and economies of thousands of millions of people. For more than half of humanity rice is life. Rice is a very nutritious, relatively inexpensive food that is not only tasty but good for the body. If you are a bodybuilder, then you are more than likely very familiar with incorporating rice into your diet. Although there are different types and different brands of rice, most people are familiar with either white rice or brown rice. But what type is the best for bodybuilding? Well, depending on who you ask, you will get varying responses. Let's take a look at both types to see what their benefits are and then decide.

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 Rice is the only major cereal crop that is primarily consumed by humans directly as harvested, and only wheat and corn are produced in comparable quantity. Plant breeders at the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines, attempting to keep pace with demand from a burgeoning world population, have repeatedly developed improved varieties of "miracle rice" that allow farmers to increase crop yields substantially. Studies have shown that rice yields are adversely affected by warmer nighttime temperatures, leading to concerns about the effects that global warming may have on rice crops.
 Brown rice has a greater food value than white, since the outer brown coatings contain the proteins and minerals; the white endosperm is chiefly carbohydrate. As a food rice is low in fat and (compared with other cereal grains) in protein. The miracle rices have grains richer in protein than the old varieties. In the East, rice is eaten with foods and sauces made from the soybean, which supply lacking elements and prevent deficiency diseases. Elsewhere, especially in the United States, rice processing techniques have produced breakfast and snack foods for retail markets. Deficient in gluten, rice cannot be used to make bread unless its flour is mixed with flour made from other grains.

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Rice, wheat, and maize are the three leading food crops in the world; together they directly supply more than 50% of all calories consumed by the entire human population. Wheat is the leader in area harvested each year with 214 million ha, followed by rice with 154 million ha and maize with 140 million ha. Human consumption accounts for 85% of total production for rice, compared with 72% for wheat and 19% for maize.
Rice provides 21% of global human per capita energy and 15% of per capita protein. Although rice protein ranks high in nutritional quality among cereals, protein content is modest. Rice also provides minerals, vitamins, and fiber, although all constituents except carbohydrates are reduced by milling.
The world average consumption of rice in 1999 was 58 kg, with the highest intake in some Asian countries; Myanmar has the highest annual consumption at 211 kg/person. Rice eaters and growers constitute the bulk of the world’s poor: according to the UNDP Human Development Report for 1997, approximately 70% of the world’s 1.3 billion poor people live in Asia, where rice is the staple food.



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Rice is the main course of meal in Thailand. ^^ We eat rice every day. RICE is life, for most people living in Asia. Rice has shaped the cultures, diets and economies of thousands of millions of people. For more than half of humanity rice is life (Fig. 1.1). Considering its important position, the United Nations designated year 2004 as the International Year of Rice. Devoting a year to a commodity was unprecedented in United Nations history. However, the 57th session of the United Nations General Assembly noted that rice is the staple food of more than half the world’s population, affirmed the need to heighten the awareness of the role of rice in alleviating poverty and malnutrition and reaffirmed the need to focus world attention on the role rice can play in providing food security and eradicating poverty and declared the year 2004 as the International Year of Rice .

   

important health benefits associated with brown rice
Heart disease prevention

Due to its high fibre content, eating a diet high in brown rice may offer some protection against cardiovascular disease.
A study carried out in Philadelphia suggested that the layer of tissue around brown rice, (which is polished off when making white rice), may reduce the action of protein Angiotensin II, which is known to increase atherosclerosis and blood pressure.
Protection against breast cancer
The pytonutrient Lignin present in brown rice is thought to inhibit the growth of breast cancerous cells.



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