180 million children globally face "severe" food poverty, consuming only two or fewer of the major food groups, according to UNICEF.

UNICEF report warns of severe child food poverty amid global crises, with millions of children under five struggling to access diverse, nutritent-rich diets. Food prices and living costs have hit record-high levels, affecting countries recovering from the impacts of COVID-19. Nearly half of all cases are linked to households where income poverty is prominent. Over 180 million children globally, or one in four, face "severe" food poverty, consuming only two or fewer of the major food groups. These children cannot survive on such poor diets, according to UNICEF.

June 05, 2024
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