In Benin, undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent, and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing. -Diets in Benin have declined in quality over time, particularly among children. Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)
2024 Global Food Policy Report: Improving Diets and Nutrition through Food Systems: What Will it Take?
Global Food Policy Report Hybrid Global Launch Event May 29, 2024 - 9:30 to 11:00am EDT Register Despite significant progress in addressing hunger, malnutrition remains a major challenge in all regions of the world. Unhealthy diets are a major driver of all forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies, as […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
Dietary diversity among men and women in rural Sri Lanka
Insights into the food pyramid.
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2020 Annual Report
IFPRI’s 2020 Annual Report presents highlights from our research work around the world. Cutting-edge research on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related policies, and on our strategic research areas—climate resilience and sustainability, healthy diets and nutrition, inclusive and efficient food systems, institutions and governance, and rural transformation, as well as cross-cutting work on […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
Accelerating progress in improving diets and nutrition in Ethiopia
ESSP Working Paper 144, by Kaleab Baye and Kalle Hirvonen. Abstract: Ethiopia has witnessed significant reductions in child mortality, undernutrition, and communicable diseases, but more substantial and faster progress is still needed. The rise in obesity and in noncommunicable diseases, particularly in urban areas, is alarming and requires urgent policy and programmatic attention. Unhealthy diets […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
