Progress towards the objective of the World Food Conference of 1974 that “no child should go to bed hungry” is reviewed. The low market price of primary products keeps developing countries poor. Yet in these countries industry rather than agriculture has been supported by governments. All regions are increasing total food production but population growth threatens to offset this increase. In some areas there is decrease in food production per head of population.
In many countries the social situation of women affects the nutrition of families. Other causes of malnutrition are discussed and future policies are recommended.
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