Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022
Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022
January 2023
Despite progress made in the region, Latin America and the Caribbean face important challenges in eradicating hunger and malnutrition, with overweight and obesity of particular concern. High levels of inequality and high costs of a healthy diet worsen the problem.
This publication presents: data on the cost of healthy diets in the region; an agrifood system approach to repurpose and implement policies; and examples of effective policies.