Today, more than 30% of young children suffer from some form of malnutrition with devastating consequences on health, learning, future earning potential, economic development, resilience & security.
But when…
Girls and women are well-nourished and have healthy newborn babies ▶
Children receive proper nutrition and develop strong minds and bodies ▶
Adolescents learn better and achieve higher grades in school ▶
Young adults are better able to work and earn a sufficient income ▶
Families and communities emerge out of poverty ▶
Communities and nations are productive and stable ▶
And the world is a safer,more resilient and strong place
Children receive proper nutrition and develop strong minds and bodies ▶
Adolescents learn better and achieve higher grades in school ▶
Young adults are better able to work and earn a sufficient income ▶
Families and communities emerge out of poverty ▶
Communities and nations are productive and stable ▶
And the world is a safer,more resilient and strong place
The Facts
- Over 165 million children under 5 are stunted as a result of malnutrition;
- 52 million children are too thin and require special treatment;
- 43 million children are overweight, as a result of poverty, when families are unable to afford a balanced, nutritious diet; and
- 2 billion people are deficient in key vitamins & minerals.
Nutrition is a Smart Investment
- Investing in nutrition can help to break the cycle of poverty;
- It can increase a country’s GDP by at least 2-3% annually; and
- Investing $1 in nutrition can result in a return of up to $30.
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