The Post-2015 Development Agenda and the Millennium Development Goals: Nutrition

Published By: Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United N | Published Date: May, 01 , 2015

This brief highlights that Malnutrition in all of its forms – undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) – imposes unacceptably high economic and social costs on countries. It is one of the greatest impediments to human and national development. Malnutrition adversely affects physical growth as well as cognitive development of the unborn and young children, undermining the capacities and capabilities of individuals and communities.

Author(s): Food and Nutrition Division FAO | Posted on: Sep 25, 2015 | Views() | Download (511)


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