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This paper describes some of the ways that agricultural policies influence what foods (and how much of them) are produced and eaten in the United States. In doing so, the authors identify key factors that contribute to the negative trends in obesity and also offer possible strategies for revising policies to reverse these trends.
Published: February 2007
ID #: 1005
Publisher: Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Authors: Muller M, Schoonover H, Wallinga D
Keywords: Commodity foods, Competitive foods, Farm, Food systems, Fruits and vegetables, School meal programs, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
State: National
Focus Areas: Nutrition Policy & Programs, Pricing & Economics, School & After School
Resource Type: Report
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