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Salud colectiva

Print version ISSN 1669-2381On-line version ISSN 1851-8265

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ABEYA GILARDON, Enrique O. A critical evaluation of food programs in Argentina. Salud colect. [online]. 2016, vol.12, n.4, pp.589-604. ISSN 1669-2381.  http://dx.doi.org/10.18294/sc.2016.935.

Argentina has an over 60-year history of food programs which have received few to no evaluations, even considering the highly important epidemiological and social changes that have occurred in the target population. In this article, nationwide State-run food programs with the objective of contributing to the food security of the families in greatest need are reviewed, the nutritional situation of the target population is reassessed, and arguments for analyzing current programs using a typology based in the components of food security are proposed. A general review of the conceptions, content and reach of food programs should be carried out, in order for these programs to cease to act as mere social assistance and instead be transformed in bearers of the right to better food and nutrition.

Keywords : Nutrition Programs and Policies; Food and Nutrition Security; Nutrition, Public Health; Argentina.

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