Global Nutrition & Food Security

4. UN agency that plays a primary role in maternal and child nutrition, especially in emergencies.
8. A dimension of food security referring to safe food preparation and adequate water, sanitation, and healthcare.
10. An FAO-defined concept describing diets with low environmental impact that support present and future generations.
13. The type of malnutrition characterized by excess nutrient intake leading to obesity and NCDs.
15. Term describing diets high in processed foods, sugars, and fats as countries undergo economic development.

1. A form of undernutrition affecting linear growth in children.
2. The coexistence of undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies within a population.
3. New food security dimension emphasizing people’s ability to shape their food systems and make autonomous choices.
5. Micronutrient known for reducing infection risk and preventing blindness.
6. The climate phenomenon that reduces crop yields and livestock productivity and increases food insecurity.
7. A global framework that replaced the MDGs and includes Zero Hunger as Goal 2.
9. The micronutrient deficiency responsible for impaired thyroid function and brain development.
11. The FAO-UNICEF-WHO statistic notes that about 40% of pregnant women experience this condition.
12. A system that includes environments, inputs, processes, and activities related to food production and consumption.
14. Global health organization responsible for nutrition standards and monitoring.