Intersectoral plan for food and nutrition ecuador (piane) 2018-2025

Methodologies for the Formulation of National Food and Nutrition Policies and Their Intersectoral

The participants decided to remain in one group during the Discussions. Several changes were introduced this year in the manner of conducting these Discussions. The consultants did not, as on previous occasions, make presentations on the theme prior to the Discussions, other than a brief introduction and review by the Technical Secretary of the working document previously distributed to governm...

Food, Nutrition, and Cancer

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Nutrition and Food Sciences: Fascinating and Challenging

Integrating Environmental Sustainability Considerations into Food and Nutrition Policies: Insights from Australia’s National Food Plan

The environmental sustainability (ES) of food systems is a critical challenge for policy makers. This is a highly contested policy area with differing views among stakeholders. The aim of the study was to develop a better understanding of how ES considerations are addressed in Australian food and nutrition policies and the way that consultation processes affect final policy outcomes. A mixed-me...

National Food and Nutrition Security System (SAMAT), A Tool for Identifying and Monitoring Food Insecurity in the Country

Background and objectives: Iran was reported in the high-risk group of World Food Security Map in 2008 .Identifying food insecurity is first step for executing interventions. Measuring household food security is its cornerstone. SAMAT System was designed to provide a variety of GIS-based reports to policy makers and managers in the field of food security. Methods and Materials: SAMAT system wa...