Barilla Foundation: Empowering Food Systems ActionVerified account

A2a Many challenges. I would pick growing #obesity in #developing countries, with greater prevalence of obesity-linked diseases, including #NCDs. Globally, #obesity prevalence tripled since 1965, from 3.2% in men & 6.4% in women to 10.8% & 14.9% #NCDs #foodsustainability

A2a Although #obesity rates higher in rich countries, number of overweight #children under five growing fastest in #Asia. In #Africa number has doubled since 1990.#NCDs #foodsustainability

A2a #Obesity increasing at earlier stages in “developmental cycle”. Low- and middle-income countries facing a dual healthcare load of noncommunicable and communicable illnesses, with huge economic cost. #NCDs #foodsustainability