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USAID
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Brief
Global
English
The relationship between poverty and malnutrition is evident in a wide range of contexts, but decades of development experience shows that even when incomes rise, households do not necessarily prioritize the purchase and consumption of diverse, nutrient-rich diets. Agricultural investments aimed at increasing income can therefore maximize their contribution to nutrition by considering the five key points described in this brief.
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