The sustainable development goals need to reflect the complex causes of malnutrition in order to tackle one of the world’s foremost health challengesOne of the final acts in the lengthy process of creating a new set of global sustainable development goals (SDGs) was completed final weekend when world leaders formally adopted 17 goals and 169 targets. But for those of us who seek to tackle the world’s collective failing in ensuring adequate nutrition for all,the battle is just beginning.
Draft indicators for each target, which will degree the achievements of the SDGs, and will not be finalised until next March. When they have been agreed,we should be in a better position to judge whether the SDGs are adequate to address one of the world’s foremost health challenges: the triple burden of malnutrition (or undernutrition), micronutrient deficiencies and overweight/obesity. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com