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This Food Systems (FS) profile aims to provide a synopsis of the food system of the Cau Giay district in Hanoi, an urban area in north Vietnam. This profile gives an overview of the main food system outcomes, constituent elements and drivers. It does so through a set of metrics that highlight key challenges and offer a baseline for the measurement and monitoring of future changes. It builds from the outcomes concerning residents’ diets, nutrition and health, socio-economic, and environment. It then traces back to the food supply chains, the food environment, consumer behavior and finally the underlying drivers. Ultimate, the profile’s goal is to help researchers and policy makers understand the existing challenges among the elements of the food system help develop actionable policy recommendations for local socio-economic development planning.
