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Food Security In The Context Of The Fight Against Chronic Diseases In The Caribbeanâ
Summary:nFood security and chronic diseases are separate entities, but are related in many ways. Food security is defined as having sufficient qualities of food in the right proportions and nutritional composition at all times to ensure a complete state of physical, mental and social well being. Chronic non-communicable diseases are defined as diseases that are related to lifestyles and are influenced by environmental and genetic factors. The incidence, prevalence and the eco
October 17, 2007