Tag: Nutrition gap

Affecting over 2 billion people worldwide, hidden hunger is a pervasive public health issue where diets lack essential vitamins and minerals. The term 'first day hidden hunger' is a branded phrase highlighting this insidious problem of early-stage micronutrient deficiency, particularly in children.

According to the Food Foundation, the poorest fifth of UK households would need to spend 50% of their disposable income on food to meet the cost of the government-recommended healthy diet. This statistic starkly illustrates the immense economic pressure that makes nutritious food largely inaccessible for millions.