1. Food plays an important part in the development of nations.
2. This usually slows down progress because men have little time to devote to science, industry, government and art.
3. In nations where food is plentiful and easy to get, men have more time to spend in activities that lead to progress, and enjoyment of leisure.
4. The problem of providing good food for everybody has not yet been solved.
5. Nations are beginning to put scientific knowledge to work for a solution of their food problems.