Reshaping Chinese Agrifood Systems to Enhance Human Nutrition: A Scoping Review of Research
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Summary
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Area Of Science
- Agricultural economics
- Public health
- Environmental science
Background
- China's food security concept has expanded beyond production to encompass nutrition, environment, and social welfare.
- A systems approach is increasingly vital for addressing complex agrifood challenges.
Purpose Of The Study
- To review China's research on linking agrifood systems with human nutrition over the past decade.
- To identify shifts in research focus and inform future strategies for sustainable food systems.
Main Methods
- Scoping review of research from 2014 to 2023.
- Analysis of the trajectory of agrifood systems and nutrition research in China.
Main Results
- A significant shift in research focus from agricultural production to food consumption and diets.
- Evidence base development for transforming agrifood systems towards improved nutrition.
Conclusions
- China's research landscape demonstrates a growing emphasis on nutrition-sensitive agrifood systems.
- Future research should prioritize technological innovation, policy, and stakeholder engagement for sustainable transformation.
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