The Influence of Economy-Based Agri-Food Policies on Diet and Weight: Synthesis Report
Obesity's increasing prevalence is of concern because of its impacts on the population health and its associated costs. To promote healthy public policies, this scientific advisory documents the influence of economy-based agri-food policies that can affect the population's diet and weight. To this end, the following economic measures are reviewed: agricultural subsidies, trade policies, agricultural research and development programs, agricultural promotion programs, agricultural initiatives to supply institutions such as agricultural surplus and Farm-to-School programs and, lastly, price interventions.
In light of the information compiled, this scientific advisory identifies three promising avenues for interventions to guide agri-food policies:
- Increase the number of farmer's market offering fruits and vegetables, especially in disadvantaged areas
- Develop processing policies that correspond to public health objectives
- Develop school programs that offer fruits or vegetables and milk
Le document intégral est également disponible : L'influence des politiques agroalimentaires à caractère économique sur l'alimentation et le poids.