Exploring Association between Food Law and Double Burden of Malnutrition: A case Study of Afghanistan

Abstract

Theoretical framework:For all forms of malnutrition with their related diseases a unique term of double burden of malnutrition is used (DBM). DBM is the greatest risk for all globe which has both social and economic costs. Objective:To investigate impacts of food law on DBM in Afghanistan. Model/methodology:We introduce new model under PLS-SEM in which we employ Smart PLS 3.2.9 software package for statistical analysis. Data:Through, purposive sampling we have online interviews with 400 residents of Afghanistan. Findings:Our study findings indicate that all forms of food law have significant impact to protect population form DBM. Similarly, balanced diet has significant role to control DBM. Policy implications:Our investigations suggest that government should adopt objective food law to control all harms from supply/ production side of food. Practical implications:This research will help government to reshape their food law and will encourage people to have balanced diet regime.