Tag: Dual burden

According to the World Health Organization, nearly half of all countries face multiple forms of serious malnutrition, including the coexistence of undernutrition and overweight. This complex phenomenon, known as the dual burden of malnutrition, presents a significant and growing global public health challenge.

According to the Food Research & Action Center, over 13.5% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2023, while obesity rates remain high, illustrating the paradoxical dual burden of malnutrition where both undernutrition and overnutrition exist simultaneously.