Johnson S R
Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, Iowa State University, Ames 50011-1070.
J Nutr. 1994 Sep;124(9 Suppl):1871S-1877S. doi: 10.1093/jn/124.suppl_9.1871S.
The impact of the improved understanding of nutrition and the importance of the diet in nutrition status has had subtle but far-reaching consequences for food and agricultural policy. Many of the changes in the food supply are in response to increased consciousness of diet, nutrition and health status. The simple connection between nutrition policy and food and agricultural policy follows from the sovereignty of the consumer. Nutrition policy influences consumers' attitudes and choices. These impact the behavior of agents in the food and production system. And, if properly designed, food and agricultural policies can accelerate the process of adapting the production and distribution systems for agriculture and food to better meet the demands of the more informed consumer. Policies that reflect the behavior of consumers and supply better information to the agents in the food and agricultural system will be the most effective.
对营养认识的提高以及饮食在营养状况中的重要性，已对粮食和农业政策产生了微妙而深远的影响。食品供应方面的许多变化是为了回应人们对饮食、营养和健康状况意识的增强。营养政策与粮食和农业政策之间的简单联系源于消费者的主权。营养政策影响消费者的态度和选择。这些又会影响食品和生产系统中各主体的行为。而且，如果设计得当，粮食和农业政策能够加速调整农业和食品生产与分配系统的进程，以更好地满足知识更丰富的消费者的需求。反映消费者行为并向粮食和农业系统中的各主体提供更好信息的政策将最为有效。
