Nutritional Science & Dietetics

14. Global Nutrition Challenges and Solutions

Nourishing the World : Nutrition is a fundamental determinant of health, and addressing global nutrition challenges is essential to achieving sustainable development and improving the well-being of populations worldwide.

Under nutrition: Millions of people, primarily in low- and middle-income countries, suffer from undernutrition, leading to stunted growth, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies. Solutions include improving access to nutritious foods, enhancing food security, and promoting breastfeeding and early childhood nutrition.

Over nutrition: Obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise globally. Addressing overnutrition requires promoting healthier dietary patterns, reducing the consumption of sugary, processed foods, and implementing policies like sugar taxes and front-of-package labeling.

Hunger: Despite global food production, millions still go hungry due to poverty, conflict, and unequal food distribution. Solutions include poverty reduction, conflict resolution, and strengthening social safety nets and food assistance programs.