Food and health in Europe : a new basis for action /

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Imprint:Copenhagen : WHO Regional Office for Europe, c2004.
Description:xvi, 385 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
Series:WHO regional publications. European series ; No. 96
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5147753
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Other authors / contributors:Robertson, Aileen.
ISBN:928901363X
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
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Summary:Countries need a review of the scientific evidence to develop integrated and comprehensive national policies on food and nutrition. This book fills that need, providing a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the data on nutritional health, food-born disease, and food safety and public health concerns about the supply and security of food in Europe. Aimed at health professionals, this publication aims to strengthen their capacity as an efficient investment in improving public health in Europe. It highlights the urgent need for integrated, multisectoral food and nutrition policies to encourage the sustainable production of food, safe food production and the provision of food of high nutritional quality.
Physical Description:xvi, 385 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:928901363X