Agriculture for improved nutrition : seizing the momentum
2020
eBook
Abstract: This book reviews the latest findings, results from on-the-ground programs and interventions, and recent policy experiences from countries around the world that are bringing the agriculture and nutrition sectors closer together.
Main title:
Agriculture for improved nutrition : seizing the momentum / edited by Shenggen Fan, Sivan Yosef, and Rajul Pandya-Lorch.
Author:
Fan, Shenggen, editorYosef, Sivan, editorPandya-Lorch, Rajul, editorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Boston, Massachusetts : CABI, [2019]Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2020.
Collation:
1 online resource (24 entries) : 44 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: ix, 220 pages : illustrations
Contents:
Seizing the momentum to reshape agriculture for nutrition / Fan ShengGen Yosef, S. Pandya-Lorch, R. -- Agriculture for nutrition: direct and indirect effects / Headey, D. Masters, W.A. -- Food value chains for nutrition / Allen, S. Maestre, M. Gelli, A. -- Biodiversity: an essential natural resource for improving diets and nutrition / Fanzo, J. -- Improving nutrition through biofortification / Bouis, H.E. Saltzman, A. Birol, E. -- Women in agriculture and the implications for nutrition / Malapit, H. -- Nutritional ecology: understanding the intersection of climate/environmental change, food systems and health / Raiten, D.J. Combs, G.F. -- Reshaping agriculture to reduce obesity / Ecker, O. -- New evidence on nutrition-sensitive agricultural programs / Ruel, M.T. -- Safety nets for agriculture and nutrition / Gilligan, D.O. -- How can businesses operating in the food system accelerate improvements in nutrition? / Haddad, L. -- Governance and leadership in agri-food systems and nutrition / Gillespie, S. Nisbett, N. -- Building capacity to link agriculture and nutrition / Babu, S.C. -- Big data in agriculture and nutrition / Musker, R. -- Diversifying rice-centric agriculture and diets: the Bangladesh experience / Ahmed, A.U. Ghostlaw, J. -- Moving towards nutrition-sensitive agriculture strategies and programming in Ethiopia / Anne Bossuyt -- Unraveling India's Malnutrition dilemma -- a path toward nutrition-sensitive agriculture / Prabhu Pingali Abraham, M. -- Moving beyond maize: the evolution of Malawi's agriculture-nutrition policy dialogue / Aberman, N.L. -- China's road to a nutrition-driven agricultural and food system / Chen, K. Wang, Z. -- The way forward for nutrition-driven agriculture / Fan ShengGen Yosef, S. Pandya-Lorch, R.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781787857223 (electronic version)9781786399328 (ePDF open access)1786399326 (ePDF open access)9781786399311 (hardback)
Dewey class:
338.1
LC class:
RC965.A5
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
501488
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