[Policies and programs of food and nutrition in Mexico].
Mexico has a long-standing history of programs and policies oriented to improve the nutrition of vulnerable groups. However, malnutrition represents one of the main public health challenges in Mexico. This article provides a historic perspective of the main strategies, programs and policies that have been carried out in Mexico, as well as a detailed analysis of their design, implementation, and selected results. Finally, some critical issues related to food policies implemented in Mexico are identified.
Barquera
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Centro de Investigación en Salud Poblacional, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Avenida Universidad 655, colonia Santa María Ahuacatitlán, 62508, Cuernavaca, Morelos, México. sbarquera@correo.insp.mx
Rivera-Dommarco
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Gasca-García
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D005522:Food Services; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D015397:Program Evaluation
Políticas y programas de alimentación y nutrición en México.