INTRODUCTION: THE FOOD AND NUTRITION SITUATION IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND THE BALTIC STATES

The significant differences among the Central and Eastern European countries in their economic and agricultural development have a bearing on their food and nutrition situation. This paper, following brief introductory sections relating to the key demographic and economic indicators, highlights the...

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Published in:Society and economy 2005-01, Vol.27 (3), p.289-298
Main Author: KABAT, LADISLAV
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The significant differences among the Central and Eastern European countries in their economic and agricultural development have a bearing on their food and nutrition situation. This paper, following brief introductory sections relating to the key demographic and economic indicators, highlights the trends in per capita food and agricultural production and per capita food availability, including the quality of the average diet. Finally the extent of food insecurity in the different countries is discussed.
ISSN:1588-9726
1588-970X