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A Berg

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    The global nutrition community must engage in policymaking to prevent widespread starvation. A lack of integration between agricultural policy, food distribution, and nutritional needs threatens global health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Nutrition Science
    • International Policy

    Background:

    • Global food security is threatened by a disconnect between agricultural planning and population nutritional needs.
    • The nutrition community is largely excluded from critical decision-making processes impacting nutritional status.
    • Malnutrition, while a health issue, requires solutions beyond traditional health delivery systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical need for the nutrition community's involvement in national and international policymaking.
    • To identify reasons for the nutrition community's marginalization in policy-making.
    • To advocate for a broader scope and new approaches in nutrition advocacy.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the dissociation between agricultural policy, food distribution, and nutritional requirements.
    • Exploration of the nutrition community's perceived narrow role and lack of engagement in policy.
    • Examination of factors contributing to a lack of credibility within the nutrition field.

    Main Results:

    • A significant gap exists between agricultural policies and the actual nutritional needs of populations.
    • The nutrition community's limited influence stems from a narrow view of its role and potential reluctance towards policy work.
    • Internal consensus issues may have undermined the credibility of nutrition professionals.

    Conclusions:

    • Urgent intervention by the nutrition community in policymaking is essential to avert a global starvation crisis.
    • Nutrition professionals must broaden their scope and adopt new advocacy strategies targeting policymakers.
    • Effective advocacy requires the nutrition community to take a leading role, as no other group possesses the same authority.

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