Rising Food Prices Increase Hidden Hunger.

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2011

• Document Type: Briefing
• Theme: Agriculture
• Authors: Bouis, H.

Abstract

The impact of high food prices on dietary quality as the poor are unable to buy more nutritious non-stape foods is discussed. It is suggested that agricultural investment needs to be directed towards improving dietary quality and reducing micronutrient malnutrition.

Citation

HarvestPlus Perspectives, 2 pp.

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Rising Food Prices Increase Hidden Hunger.

Published 1 January 2011