Tag: Basic food

Around 80% of the world's population relies on a small number of staple foods to provide a large portion of their daily energy intake. This reveals just how critical and common basic food is globally, though it is more formally known by another name.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a healthy diet protects against malnutrition and chronic noncommunicable diseases like heart disease and diabetes. A basic food, or staple, is a fundamental, unprocessed or minimally processed item that provides a large portion of a person's energy and nutrient needs. These foods are the bedrock of human nutrition, offering the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats necessary for survival and health. This concept is universal, though the specific foods differ significantly across cultures, depending on geography, climate, and agricultural practices.