Malnutrition and Food Safety

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What is malnutrition and who does it affect?

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Malnutrition is a widespread issue affecting billions of adults and millions of children globally.

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What are the two types of malnutrition linked to socioeconomic factors?

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Undernutrition and overnutrition.

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What recent global events have exacerbated malnutrition risks?

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The COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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What is a significant challenge related to food safety?

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Many people fall ill from contaminated food each year.

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What has globalization of food production led to?

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The rapid spread of foodborne pathogens, including antimicrobial-resistant strains.

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What steps are governments and organizations taking to improve food security and safety?

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Establishing crisis response groups and implementing strategies to prevent, detect, and respond to foodborne illnesses.

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What does the Global Strategy for Food Safety 2022–2030 emphasize?

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A One Health approach, promoting collaboration among stakeholders to address food safety risks effectively.

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What is the aim of initiatives addressing food safety globally?

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To address the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health and improve food safety.