Anthropologists blend respect for cultural difference and awareness of common humanity. This, combined with interdisciplinary research methods, can help make policies, programs, and plans that improve human well-being around the world.
The avocado (Persea americana) is a tree native to Mexico and Central America, classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae along with cinnamon, camphor and bay laurel. Avocado or alligator pear also refers to the fruit, botanically a large berry that contains a single seed.exico produces most of the world's avocado, and avocado is one of the primary cultivars for export, the eighth cultivar by production volume. In 2013 the total area dedicated to avocado production was 168,155 hectares (415,520 acres), and the harvest was of 1,109,814 tonnes.
Avocado fruit is a large berry with unique nutritional components. The flesh is approximately 15% oil or fat, much of which is in the healthy, monounsaturated form. Avocado is higher in potassium than ba-nana, and a good source of vitamin K, vitamin E, and B vitamins, especially B6 and B5.The fruit has been studied for its role in lowering cholesterol and limiting certain forms of oral cancer.vocado is higher in potassium than ba-nana, and a good source of vitamin K, vitamin E, and B vitamins, especially B6 and B5. The fruit has been studied for its role in lowering cholesterol and limiting certain forms of oral cancer.