Nutrition and global food security for health preservation

Abstract

Every individual deserves access to healthy, affordable, and quality nutrition. Such access is hindered by deep inequalities stemming from unjust systems that structure everyday living conditions. The transformation of the food system into safe, improved, and healthy nutrition accessible to all is a crucial global issue. Healthy nutrition can play a significant role in the sustainability of the food system. Childhood obesity is a significant health problem in the developed world and affects many countries with low and middle incomes, particularly in urban areas. Unfortunately, obese children often remain obese in adulthood, increasing the likelihood of developing numerous chronic non-communicable diseases at a younger age. There is a clear link between infant and young child feeding practices and the socio-demographic characteristics of households. Breastfeeding up to the age of one is less common in wealthier households, urban environments, or among highly educated mothers. Combating malnutrition requires political dedication and simultaneous actions across multiple sectors, along with significant investments in program implementation and monitoring progress towards sustainable healthy nutrition.