title: A half-century perspective on world nutrition and the international nutrition agencies.
abstract: This paper reviews the birth and evolution of the international nutrition agenda. International nutrition issues of today are discussed, as are recommendations and projections for the future.
authors.affiliation: Fundacíon Cavendes, Caracas, Venezuela.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Bengoa
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D007390:International Agencies / Q000266:history*; D007732:Kwashiorkor / Q000517:prevention & control; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D014480:United Nations / Q000266:history; D014944:World Health Organization / Q000266:history