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“Food availability is not really the issue. The quality of the food is what we recognize is the problem.” quote by Catherine Bertini
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“Food availability is not really the issue. The quality of the food is what we recognize is the problem.”

Catherine Bertini

About This Quote

Source Interview: World Food Programme Director, 2005

Food quantity is less problematic than food quality, which is the real issue we must address.

In simple terms: Quality matters more than quantity.

Key Takeaway

Focus on improving food quality.

Themes

nutrition health policy quality

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

policy educational

When to use this quote

  • school meals
  • food aid
  • restaurant standards
  • consumer choices

Key Concepts

food systems public health sustainability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure affordable quality food?
  • What policies raise nutrition standards?
A Different Perspective

Improving quality can be costly.

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