Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum)

Manuel Moya

International Pediatric Association. TAG on Nutrition
Spain

Food insecurity has a proved negative effect on cognitive development in children even in high-income countries. The insufficient, lack and/ or low quality of food increased the risk for lower reading, math comprehension and emotional scores present already in young children. This effect is greater according to the precocity and intensity of food insecurity.

As the change from rural to urban grounds will probably aggravate food insecurity, every initiative taken will contribute to a latter success in life gained through better academic achievements.

Manuel Moya