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World Food Day 2024: Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future

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  World Food Day 2024:  Right to Foods for a Better Life and  a Better Future      World Food Day 2024 brings into focus a global mission—the “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” As a dietician, I believe that ensuring food security isn't just about accessibility but also about making informed, nutritious choices that support overall health. The FAO's mission is vital in reminding us that everyone deserves access to nutritious, safe, and sustainable food, and we can all play a role in making this a reality. What is Food Security?      Food security means having consistent access to enough safe and nutritious food to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But it’s more than just about having food; it’s about having the right food—balanced, nutrient-rich, and culturally appropriate. As dieticians, it is our role to educate people on how to make the best choices with the food they have access to. The Role of Nutrition in Food Security...

World Food Day 2023

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  World Food Day 2023 October 16, 2023      Every year on 16th October, people from around the world unite to commemorate World Food Day. This significant event aims to raise awareness about the importance of food and address global hunger. Celebrated in 150 countries and in 50 languages, World Food Day is considered one of the most prominent international days on the UN Calendar. Established in 1979 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, this occasion provides a platform for individuals to advocate for the production, distribution, consumption, and reduction of food wastage worldwide. World Food Day History     The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was established in 1945 with the goal of eradicating hunger and achieving food security for all. To commemorate the foundation of FAO, the United Nations and FAO celebrated the first World Food Day in November 1979 during the 20th General Conference. It was agreed upo...

WORLD FOOD DAY OCTOBER 16, 2022

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WORLD FOOD DAY OCTOBER 16, 2022      Food is seen as a basic human right, and yet one in nine people globally experience chronic hunger. As far back as 1945 the United Nations recognized food as not a privilege, but a right, and that’s why they created World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, from1979. It’s a day of observance to draw attention to the plight of the hungry. Let's join together to eradicate hunger.  World Food Day is celebrated on different themes on every year. This year theme is  "Leave NO ONE Behind"     World Food Day 2022 is being marked in a year with multiple global challenges, including the COVID -19 pandemic, conflict, climate change, rising prices and international tensions. All of this is affecting global food security.  We need to build a sustainable world where everyone, everywhere has regular access to enough nutritious food. No one should be left behind. World Food Day is observed TO CREATE AWARENESS   ...