Category: Public health policy

According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition is one of the biggest threats to global public health, affecting millions of people worldwide. This complex issue is addressed by a National Council on nutrition, a government-led body that coordinates national policy and action plans to combat hunger and all forms of malnutrition. These councils are vital for ensuring food security and public health at a national level.

By 2010, childhood obesity rates in the U.S. had more than tripled since the 1970s, setting the stage for a nationwide public health effort. The subsequent Obama healthy food Initiative, led by First Lady Michelle Obama, aimed to tackle this epidemic through landmark legislation and community engagement.