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Trade and nutrition: Policy coherence for healthy diets

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) This e-learning course explores the complex relationship between food trade and nutrition, highlighting how trade can influence nutrition outcomes by addressing both its benefits and challenges. The course content is based on "The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2024," a biennial FAO flagship report that analyzes agricultural trade patterns and dynamics within the current policy environment, offering a comprehensive understanding of trade's impact on nutrition.

Language English

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