Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 24 ISSUE 3
Written by Sorinel Ionel BUCUR

Among the fundamental human needs, the provision of food products can be mentioned, as a necessary condition for the survival of each individual. Among the influencing factors of food consumption can be mentioned the income and expenditure of the population allocated to the purchase of food. After the accession to the EU, oscillating evolutions of consumption were recorded, regardless of whether it is about the consumption of different social categories, in total, development regions or environments, but also by nutritional elements. In the context of these aspects, the object of this approach is represented by the analysis of the consumption of food products, respectively highlighting the changes and gaps registered after joining the EU. From a methodological point of view, the current approach is based on public information regarding the evolution of food consumption and the main influencing factors. The analysis of the existing data highlighted the increasing trend in the consumption of certain food products, as well as the incomes and expenses of the population by social category. It is also worth noting the worrying trend of increasing the consumption of carbohydrates and lipids with negative effects on the health of the population.

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