Question

Discuss the connection between agricultural commodities and nutritional support programs in the development of US policy.

Answer 1

It is important to note that obesity rates among children and adults are soaring, with potentially huge implications for health care costs and workers productivity. Increasing attention is being paid to agricultural policies as both the culprits and the potential saviours. However, the effects of agricultural policies on human nutrition and obesity are not well understood.

The united states has a long history of agricultural policy and many commentators - including prominent economists, nutritionists, journalist and politicians - have claimed that American farm subsidies have contributed significantly to the ' obesity epidemic'. They argue that farm subsidies have made fattening foods relatively cheap.

The USDA is responsible for the safety of meat and poultry products, but their responsibilities for public health and nutrition are limited to nutrition education programs, most of which are linked to food assistance program.

Sustainable farmers depend upon crop rotations and integrated crop and livestock systems to control pests and rebuild the soil fertility . However, one logical means of addressing overall food security would be to bring all government programs affecting both food quantity and quality in production processing and distribution, under the administrative umbrella of one agency.