Nutrition, Technology and Supplementary Foods in Asia

Abstract

Despite considerable investments in agricultural and technological research, malnutrition continues to pervade the poor masses of Asia. While long-term improvements will depend on sound policies to generate employment and income, particularly for the rural landless, there is a clear need for viable interventions to meet the pressing demands for adequate nutrition among the more vulnerable groups. This article examines the role of food technologies in the development and delivery of supplementary foods to malnourished people in Asia. To improve the effectiveness of these foods in relieving malnutrition, better integration of activities in the market, socioeconomic and product development sectors is advocated.