78. As to price support and stabilization measures, in 1983 the Consumer Protection Act was adopted as a price stabilization measure, and in 1989, despite the introduction of unrestricted sale of staple products, the policy of maintaining a network of retail establishments authorized to sell at controlled prices was adopted, thereby bringing benefits to the majority of the population. Again, the policy of providing a subsidy in kind (25 pounds of food for workers in the budgeted state sector and retired persons) was adopted in 1988 and it continued up to 1989. 10. Measures taken to improve food consumption levels and nutrition, with particular reference to the most vulnerable groups of the population 79. In the first three years following the triumph of the revolution (1980-1982) there was an increase in the average consumption of most foods, followed in subsequent years by a drop in the levels of consumption of several products. 80. Changes have also taken place in the diet, something reflected in the increased consumption figures for chicken, eggs, rice, beans, flour and oil and the decline in maize and sugar consumption. 81. As far as rural social classes are concerned, two features should be emphasized: (a) Seasonal variations in consumption levels, not only when supplies increase after the harvests, but also when there is a marked rise in family income; (b) It may be assumed that, although the consumption levels in the case of the peasants are generally inadequate, they have access to a more varied diet than do farm labourers.E/1986/3/Add.l5 page 16 82. In 1982, CIERA conducted a study in low-income districts of Managua which identified a number of changes in the diet linked to the consumption of highly processed foods and reflected in the demand for products such as Maggi soup, 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the economic and social policies of a country, specifically related to food consumption and nutrition, and how they have changed over time. It mentions government measures such as price stabilization and subsidies, as well as changes in diet and consumption patterns. This suggests that the text is focused on the social and economic aspects of food security, rather than natural resources, agriculture, or environmental issues.

**Category**
Economic development, Health