Childhood obesity now surpasses undernutrition globally, UNICEF reports

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Childhood obesity now surpasses undernutrition globally, according to UNICEF. UNICEF reports that obesity has become the leading form of malnutrition among 5-19 year olds worldwide, surpassing undernourishment for the first time in 2025. This shift is attributed to aggressive marketing of ultra-processed foods and a societal failure to provide access to nutritious options, prompting calls for government intervention.


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