Europe, CAsia face new nutrition challenges

Warning that new consumption patterns in Europe and Central Asian countries are leading to complex health challenges, the United Nations food security agency on Thursday called for policies tailored to the income and nutrition profile of these developed countries to prevent them from “transitioning” to new forms of food and nutrition insecurity.

In a new report, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is arguing that people now need to look beyond whether they are consuming enough calories and focus more on balanced and healthy diet – especially for children.