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Declining Nutritional Quality of Foods: A Growing Concern

A study reveals an alarming decline in the nutritional quality of foods over the past 60 years, with significant decreases in essential minerals and nutraceutical compounds in fruits, vegetables, and food crops. Modern farming practices, including the use of synthetic fertilizers and high-yielding varieties, are identified as key factors contributing to this decline. The rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels further exacerbates the problem, potentially leading to extensive reductions in food nutritional quality.