Transforming food systems for a rising India / Prabhu Pingali, Anaka Aiyar, Mathew Abraham, Andaleeb Rahman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pingali, Prabhu L., 1955- author.

Aiyar, Anaka, author.

Abraham, C. M., author.

Rahman, Andaleeb, author.

Contributor:

Class of 1924 Book Fund.

Series:

Palgrave studies in agricultural economics and food policy 2662-3889

Palgrave studies in agricultural economics and food policy, 2662-3889

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nutrition policy.

India--Economic conditions.

India.

Economic conditions.

Food supply--India.

Food supply.

Nutrition policy--India.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 368 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2019]

Summary:

This open access book examines India's economic development, agricultural production, and nutrition through the lens of a "Food Systems Approach (FSA)." Despite economic progress, regional inequality, food insecurity and malnutrition persist. Simultaneously, recent trends in obesity and micro-nutrient deficiency indicate a future public health crisis. This book explores the challenges and opportunities to achieve a nutrition-secure future through diversified production systems, improved health and hygiene and greater individual capability to access a balanced diet. Within the context of developing countries, they highlight India's status as an outlier regarding high levels of stunting and global trends in obesity. This book discusses the policy and institutional interventions needed to promote a nutrition-sensitive food system and the multi-sectoral strategies needed to address malnutrition in India.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1924 Book Fund.

ISBN:

3030144089

9783030144081

OCLC:

1084367157