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This paper briefly describes the economic nature of crop agriculture, then presents an overview of agricultural policy before addressing whether U.S. agricultural policy truly contributes to the growing levels of obesity in this country.
Published: March 2007
ID #: 1007
Publisher: Healthy Eating Research
Authors: Schaffer HD, Hunt DB, Ray DE
Keywords: Commodity foods, Farm, Fruits and vegetables, Rural
State: National
Focus Areas: Nutrition Policy & Programs, Pricing & Economics
Resource Type: Report
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