In economics the study of diet and health is a relatively new subject. Agricultural economists have traditionally focussed on the demand, supply and markets for individual foods—wheat, beef, tomatoes or processed products such as bread, hamburgers or tomato paste. In studying problems of overweight and obesity they need to understand the totality of the dietary choices people make and how they interact to influence health outcomes. The papers in this special issue reflect the state of knowledge at this early stage in the process.
Traill W.B., Mazzocchi M. (2005). The economics and policy of diet and health. ACTA AGRICULTURÆ SCANDINAVICA. SECTION C, FOOD ECONOMICS, 3-4, 113-116.
The economics and policy of diet and health
MAZZOCCHI, MARIO
2005
Abstract
In economics the study of diet and health is a relatively new subject. Agricultural economists have traditionally focussed on the demand, supply and markets for individual foods—wheat, beef, tomatoes or processed products such as bread, hamburgers or tomato paste. In studying problems of overweight and obesity they need to understand the totality of the dietary choices people make and how they interact to influence health outcomes. The papers in this special issue reflect the state of knowledge at this early stage in the process.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
