Undernutrition
Nine Ways to Tackle Obesity and UndernutritionWith 45% of countries struggling to address undernutrition and obesity, our panel suggests ways to tackle the 'double burden'
- Children Born To Teenage Mothers Are More Undernourished, Says Study
Chances of undernutrition among children born to adolescent mothers were 10 per cent higher than children born to adult mothers
- Global Warming May Also Give Rise To The Problem Of Undernutrition: Study
Climate change may bring into effect extreme heat exposure that may hinder adequate crop production in the long term, and thus, may result in larger undernourished population.
- The Leading Causes of Death Worldwide: High Blood Pressure and Poor Diet
There is great potential to improve health by avoiding certain risks like smoking and poor diet as well as tackling environmental risks like air pollution
- Study Claims That Fortifying Foods With Microparticles Could Help Fight Malnutrition
The scientists have come out with a new strategy to fortify staple foods with vital nutrients like iron and vitamin A, by encapsulating them in a biocompatible polymer BMC, which can prevent the loss of ...
- Are Aquaculture and Fisheries a Solution to Food Insecurity?
Women-led aquafarming projects in Bangladesh have led to a 500% increase in fish productionIn Bangladesh, more than 20 million people currently suffer from undernutrition, and nearly a third of the population live in poverty. ...
- Eye Health: Eat These 6 Fruits To Keep Your Vision Strong
Fruits are a storehouse of nutrients and there are some fruits that contain more nutrients than others that are beneficial for eyes.
- Modern Diets Leading To Obesity And Malnutrition In Poor Countries; Here Are 5 Tips To Avoid Them
A recent study claims that the double burden of high levels of both undernutrition and overweight occur primarily in the lowest-income countries - a reality that is driven by the modern food system."
