The Role of Agricultural Policies in Shaping Diet and Diabetes Risk in Nigeria

Mubanza Zunguka J.

Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Agricultural policies in Nigeria play a crucial role in shaping the country’s dietary patterns and influencing the risk of diet-related diseases, such as diabetes. As diabetes prevalence continues to rise, understanding the intersection between agricultural policies and nutrition is essential for public health. This review explores how agricultural policies affect food production, pricing, accessibility, and consumption, ultimately contributing to the growing burden of diabetes. It examines the impact of government programs such as the Agricultural Transformation Agenda and the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme on food availability, highlighting their focus on staple crops and their limited attention to nutrient-dense foods. The review also evaluates how trade policies and agricultural subsidies affect the affordability and consumption of unhealthy, processed foods. By integrating nutrition-sensitive strategies into agricultural planning, this study offers recommendations for policy reforms aimed at promoting healthier diets, enhancing food security, and reducing diabetes risk in Nigeria.

Keywords: Agricultural policies, diabetes, nutrition, food security, Nigeria, dietary patterns.

CITE AS: Mubanza Zunguka J. (2025). The Role of Agricultural Policies in Shaping Diet and Diabetes Risk in Nigeria. INOSR Scientific Research 12(1)63-68. https://doi.org/10.59298/INOSRSR/2025/12.1.636800