Simple solutions for complex problems? What is missing in agriculture for nutrition interventions
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چکیده
Abstract Within the nutritionism paradigm, in this article we critically review marketization and medicalization logics which aim to address pressing issue of malnutrition low- middle-income countries. Drawing from political economy food system transformation discourses, are using popular intervention types nutrition-sensitive value chains (marketization logic) biofortification exemplified through orange-fleshed sweet potato (medicalization assess their outcomes underlying logics. We demonstrate that there is insufficient evidence positive impact these interventions on nutritional outcomes, theories change do not deal with inherent complexity challenges. show chain approaches unable leverage or enhance functioning improve especially light disproportionate power some companies. further more broadly adopt a narrow approach malnutrition, disregarding interactions between components broader dynamics. argue both focus solely increasing intake specific nutrients without incorporating embeddedness wider systems relevant political-economic social relations influence production consumption food. conclude systemic nature requires be understood addressed as part challenge order move towards solving it. To so, new evaluation frameworks along solutions necessary support multiple diverse development pathways, able acknowledge social, political-economic, environmental factors drivers poverty.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Food Security
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1876-4525', '1876-4517']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-022-01324-6