Nutrition Economics: Principles and Policy Applications

Nutrition Economics establishes the core criteria for consideration as new policies and regulations are developed, including application-base principles to ensure practical, effective implementation of policy. From the economic contribution of nutrition on quality of life to the costs of malnutrition on society from both an individual and governmental level, this book guides the reader through the factors that can determine the success or failure of a nutrition policy. Written by an expert in policy development and incorporating an encompassing view of the factors that impact nutrition from an economic standpoint, and the resulting effects, this book is unique in its focus on guiding other professionals and those in advanced stages of study to the important considerations for correct policy modeling and evaluation. Creating policy without a comprehensive understanding of the relevant contributing factors will lead to failure and when facing the global challenge of malnutrition, failure is not an option. Connects the direct and indirect impacts of economic policy on nutritional statusProvides practical insights into analyzing nutrition policies and programs into meaningful resultsA hands-on approach to applying economic theory to designing nutritional policies and programs INDICE: Ch 1.Why study Economics of Nutrition?Ch 2. Nutrition and the MDGsCh 3. Microeconomic aspects of nutritionCh 4. Macroeconomic aspects of nutrition Part B. Economic Contribution of Nutrition Ch. 5Measuring nutrition contribution to quality of lifeCh 6. Nutrition and Health interactionsCh 7. Valuation of nutrition and its applicationsCh 8. Uncertainties in valuing health risks of populations Part C. Economic Theory of Nutrition Consumption Ch 9.Intrahousehold allocation of nutrientsCh 10 Economics of Child CareCh 11Demand for Nutrients Part D. Economics of Nutrition Policies and Programs Ch 12. Impact of food subsidiesCh 13. Economic worth of food stampsCh 14. Impact of Social safety-net programsCh 15. Economic Analysis of Food SafetyCh 16. Communicating Nutrition information and Policy Part E. Benefits of food fortification, and Economic impact of micronutrient deficiencies Ch 17 Health Benefits of Biofortified staple cropsCh 18 Economic Impact of micronutrient deficienciesPart F. Economics of the Double Burden: Obesity and OverweightCh 19. Economic Analysis of Obesity and impact on Quality of Life Food Policies in Diet Transition Part G. Institutional Aspects of Nutrition Ch 20 Concept of Institution and application of institutional economics to Nutrition Part H. Industrial Organization Approach to Nutrition Ch 21 Functional foods and Nutraceuticals markets: Industrial organization approach Part I. Nutrition Policy making based on Economic Evidence Ch 22 Economic Evidence for Nutrition Policy makingCh 23 Future Directions for Nutrition Policy

• ISBN: 978-0-12-800878-2
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 364
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés