Malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and non-communicable diseases

Ending Malnutrition by 2020: An Agenda for Change in the Millennium

To live a life without malnutrition is a fundamental human right. The persistence of malnutrition, especially among children and mothers, in this world of plenty is immoral. Nutrition improvement anywhere in the world is not a charity but a societal, household and individual right. It is the world community's responsibility to find effective ways and means to invest for better livelihood and to avoid future unnecessary social and economic burdens. With collective efforts at international, national and community levels, ending malnutrition is both a credible and achievable goal.

Ending Malnutrition by 2020: An Agenda for Change in the Millennium