Turning the tide of malnutrition : responding to the challenge of the 21st century

This document examines the issues surrounding malnutrition, such as obesity or micronutrient deficiencies. It also outlines other issues including: the promotion of proper feeding for infants and young children; protecting nutrition in emergencies; guiding food aid; and developing effective food and nutrition policies and programmes.
It describes the challenges in combating the different manifestations of malnutrition as well as responses that can be made