Nutrition
Data and statistics

Data and statistics

Learn about malnutrition in all its forms, and what our countries are doing to address undernutrition, overweight, obesity and diet-related NCDs to meet SDGs.

Malnutrition burden

Malnutrition in all its forms

Step up action on malnutrition in all its forms to achieve SDG 2 and Target 3.4, and other commitments within the Decade of Action on Nutrition.

Nutrition in emergencies

Nutrition in emergencies

Hunger and malnutrition are rampant among refugees and displaced populations, many of whom suffer from one or more forms of malnutrition.

Millions of people are suffering from undernourishment, stunting, wasting, micronutrient deficiencies, overweight, obesity and diet-related NCDs.

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WHO recommends key policies, strategies and interventions to transform food systems, improve food environments and promote healthy diets.

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Food systems

Transform food systems

Our food systems must be transformed to promote healthy diets and prevent undernourishment, stunting, wasting, micronutrient deficiencies, overweight, obesity and diet-related NCDs.

Reduce marketing of unhealthy foods to children

Restrict marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks

Implement endorsed measures to reduce children’s exposure to marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks, which increases their risk of developing NCDs in life.

Get involved in our campaigns

Get involved in our campaigns

Get involved in our campaigns to help us promote healthy diets and reduce fat, salt and sugar intake in all stages of life.

Get tips on what to feed your infants and children, and what to eat if you are a teenager, adult, older adult, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and for healthy Ramadan fasting.

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Exclusively breastfeed for 6 months

Exclusively breastfeed for 6 months

Breastfeeding protects newborns from getting sick and helps protect them throughout their infancy and childhood from infectious diseases, malnutrition and NCDs.

Reduce fat, salt and sugar intake

Limit fat, salt and sugar intake

Limit fat, salt and sugar to significantly lower your risk of overweight, obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer.

What we do

What we do

We work with different sectors and partners to help countries address the double burden of malnutrition and achieve global targets and goals.