Introductory Chapter: General Nutritional Problems in the Different Countries of the Four Continents - Our Challenges Now and Forthcoming Time (original) (raw)

The introductory chapter addresses the global challenges related to nutrition, highlighting the persistent problems of malnutrition and hunger across various countries. It discusses the historical context of famines, shifts in causative factors, and the need for effective local measures to combat undernutrition. The chapter emphasizes the importance of establishing rigorous food qualification systems akin to those in drug preparation, advocating for better food safety and nutritional standards to address the disparities between population growth and food supply.