Flavor and Wellness

Malnutrition

4 articles

A humanitarian worker provides vital nutrition to a malnourished child amidst the challenging conditions in Gaza.
Nutrition

Humanitarian groups address Gaza's child malnutrition crisis

In Gaza City, malnutrition levels among children under five have quadrupled in just two months, now affecting 16.

Ryan Patel·August 30, 2026
Global map illustrating the increasing rates of food insecurity and malnutrition, highlighting the urgent need for policy reform in nutrient quality and food safety.
Nutrition

Global malnutrition policy shifts to nutrient quality, food safety

In 2023, an estimated 2.

Ryan Patel·June 27, 2026
A diverse group of people happily harvesting and holding baskets of nutrient-rich biofortified crops in a sunny field, representing improved global nutrition.
Nutrition

What is Biofortification and Why Does It Matter for Nutrition?

In 2023 alone, an estimated 177 to 293 million people consumed four key biofortified crops.

Ryan Patel·April 30, 2026
A diverse global marketplace showcasing a variety of fresh produce, with people from different cultures sharing a meal in the background.
Food

What is Global Nutrition and Why Do Cultural Food Practices Matter?

Just 12 plants and 5 animal species now account for approximately 75% of global food production, according to traditional place-based diets and their effects on healthy and .

Ryan Patel·April 22, 2026