The 2022 SOFI report provides updates on global food security and nutrition, including the cost of a healthy diet. The report suggests that repurposing agricultural support can help make healthy diets more affordable, especially in areas where consumption is below recommended levels. Unfortunately, projections indicate that around 8% of the global population will still be facing hunger in 2030, even with economic recovery. By reallocating resources, governments can make healthy diets more accessible and equitable for everyone.
“Every year, 11 million people die due to unhealthy diets. Rising food prices mean this will only get worse. WHO supports countries’ efforts to improve food systems through taxing unhealthy foods and subsidising healthy options, protecting children from harmful marketing, and ensuring clear nutrition labels. We must work together to achieve the 2030 global nutrition targets, to fight hunger and malnutrition, and to ensure that food is a source of health for a...