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Abstract
The consumption of agricultural food products is continuous biological and
social process which is of utmost importance for each individual as well as for an
entire community. Today, in Serbia and Montenegro, we can witness irregularities
regarding proper nourishment of population which affects the health and well-being
of entire Nation. Frequent migrations, low wages and increased cost of living, have
contributed to continuous negative trends regarding nourishment.
The basic goal of this paper is to survey fruit consumption in Serbia and
Montenegro per capita, for the period of 1992-2002, in total. Also, this paper will
signify state and trends of fruit consumption in Serbia and Montenegro and
position of our country in Europe, based on the attained parameters. Particular
instances will be compared with previous periods, so as to review the changes in
consumption. Based on forecasting value of trends, consumption of fruit in Serbia
and Montenegro for the year 2007 will be predicted.
This paper will provide theoretical and practical contribution for those
responsible to carry out adequate actions to improve fruit production and
consumption in Serbia and Montenegro.