Malnutrition
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India's Food System Faces Overhaul Amid Health Crisis
A can of Fanta sold in India contains three times the sugar and 185 calories, compared to 63 calories for the same-sized product in London, reports ET Retail .
What is Hidden Hunger? Overweight But Nutritionally Deficient Explained
Globally, more than half of preschool-aged children and two-thirds of non-pregnant women of reproductive age suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, even as obesity rates climb, according to a 2022 st
National Nutrition Week Highlights Health and Diet Challenges
In 2026, India faces a critical challenge where the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables daily, yet consumers encounter pervasive 'healthy' labels on
Developing nations face a dual malnutrition crisis: obesity and hunger.
In the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, while undernutrition has seen a two-decade decline, 53% of women and 45% of men are now overweight or obese, according to WHO EMRO .
Humanitarian groups address Gaza's child malnutrition crisis
In Gaza City, malnutrition levels among children under five have quadrupled in just two months, now affecting 16.
Global malnutrition policy shifts to nutrient quality, food safety
In 2023, an estimated 2.
What is Biofortification and Why Does It Matter for Nutrition?
In 2023 alone, an estimated 177 to 293 million people consumed four key biofortified crops.
What is Global Nutrition and Why Do Cultural Food Practices Matter?
Just 12 plants and 5 animal species now account for approximately 75% of global food production, according to traditional place-based diets and their effects on healthy and .