1 in 4 children under 5 globally lacks access to nutritious meals, affecting 181 million children.

A UNICEF report highlights that one in four children under five globally lacks access to nutritious meals, affecting 181 million children. Contributing factors include rising food prices, conflicts, climate issues, and harmful food marketing, particularly in low-income countries. This situation jeopardizes children's growth and development. NPR captured families' struggles to provide three healthy meals daily, emphasizing the urgent need for improved access to nutritious food and increased global health spending.

October 18, 2024
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