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The Demand for Biofortified Foods: Reflections on Some Experimental Evidence
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J.V. Meenakshi
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Description
Dr.
J.V. Meenakshi, Professor at the Delhi School of Economics at the University
of Delhi , presents The Demand for Biofortified Foods: Reflections on Some
Experimental Evidence.
In
this 44-minute audio-visual cyber-presentation, Dr. Meenakshi analyzes the impact
of an agriculture intervention on public health.
Benefits
- Members have easy access
to practical resources (Tools
for You)
related to this topic.
- Members who use
the Discussion
Forum have the ability to network with other professionals interested
in this topic.
Objectives
After
viewing the presentation, you should have:
- An understanding
of the concept of biofortification.
- Awareness
of how biofortified foods can impact public health and public perceptions
of food.
- Background on
biofortification research and areas of potential collaboration between research
disciplines (economics, agriculture, nutrition).
- Knowledge of research
questions that need to be asked as biofortified food products are tested with
potential consumers.
Date Created: 3/1/09
Last Updated: 6/15/15
Keywords: biofortification, nutrient deficiences, malnutrition, agriculture, global health
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