Today, October 16, 2024, World Food Day is celebrated and as its name indicates, all nations commemorate this day as it is an issue of utmost importance.
Here we tell you why it is given too much priority.
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World Food Day has been celebrated since 1981 and was proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) to prioritize fight famine and encourage global action to eradicate hunger in needy countries.
This year’s motto is called “Right to food for a better life and future,” which will refer to promoting access to adequate food for all.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food “represents diversity, nutrition, affordability and safety,” which is why greater diversity of nutritious foods is called for. benefit of all.
According to the FAO, up to 733 million people face hunger due to conflicts, climate crises and economic recessions, severely impacting poor and vulnerable populations.
That is why we appeal to the urgent need to address world hunger and create a sustainable diet for everyone.
What happens in Mexico in terms of food?
Currently the issue of access to healthy food in our country is a problem, since the majority of the population suffers from malnutrition in some way and part of this is due to fast food, which is mostly junk.
On the other hand, Mexico is one of the countries with the highest rates of obesity and diabetes; In this way, it is proposed to improve eating habits with a series of recommendations according to good nutrition.
To have a healthy diet, it is recommended to consume lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, adopt nutritious foods and prioritize healthy options.
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