Author Description
The links between nutrition and national development are complex, and developmental policies are often implemented without an appreciation of their nutritional implications. This long-needed study clarifies this relationship and examines the impact of government policy on nutrition. Nine chapters, written by experts with broad experience in policy formulation and implementation, consider the nature of malnutrition, the impact of research and development on food supply, the effect of increased industrialization on agricultural output, and the need to integrate nutrition, health and population programs. Two final chapters present case studies from India and Indonesia. The findings presented here will directly benefit policymakers and administrators concerned with developing nations and nutrition.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the intricate causal links between national development policies and the nutritional status of populations in developing nations. The authors, Margaret R. Biswas and Per Pinstrup-Andersen, leverage their extensive expertise in policy formulation to argue that developmental strategies frequently fail due to a lack of nutritional consideration. By synthesizing research on food supply, industrialization, and health infrastructure, they provide a framework for integrating nutritional goals into broader economic planning.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the impact of industrialization on agricultural output
- Evaluation of research and development in food supply systems
- Integration strategies for health, population, and nutrition programs
- Case studies focusing on India and Indonesia
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive global survey of all developing nations
- Focuses primarily on macro-level policy rather than individual clinical nutrition
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for administrators and policymakers tasked with balancing economic growth and public health. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a technical resource for those involved in the practical implementation of development programs.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
1988-04-07
ISBN-10:
0192617346
ISBN-13:
9780192617347
Agriculture
International Development
Public Policy
Nutrition
Health Policy