20 Questions
What did Dr. Francesco Branca, Director of the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development at the WHO, emphasize as the main cause of death and disease in the world?
Undernutrition and obesity
What aspect of the food system did Dr. Francesco Branca mention as needing a major review?
Types of food people are eating and how food is being produced and distributed
Which region has a cereal-centred food system according to Dr. Francesco Branca?
Africa
What percentage of deaths among children under five are linked to undernutrition?
40%
How many adults are suffering from overweight or obesity, according to the text?
1.9 billion
Dr. Francesco Branca is the Director of the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development at the World Health Organization (WHO).
True
Malnutrition is only a problem in developing countries.
False
52 million under-fives are suffering from stunting, where they have a low height for their age.
False
1.9 billion adults are underweight.
False
Dysfunctional global food systems are not contributing to soaring levels of malnutrition.
False
According to Dr. Francesco Branca, what is the main cause of death and disease in the world?
Malnutrition is the main cause of death and disease in the world.
How many adults are suffering from overweight or obesity, according to the text?
1.9 billion adults are overweight or obese.
What did Dr. Francesco Branca emphasize as needing a major review in the food system?
Dr. Francesco Branca emphasized the need for a major review into how food is produced and distributed, and the types of food people are eating.
Which region did Dr. Francesco Branca mention as having a cereal-centred food system?
Dr. Francesco Branca mentioned Africa as having a cereal-centred food system.
How many children under five are suffering from wasting, according to the text?
52 million under-fives are suffering from wasting.
Match the following forms of malnutrition with their corresponding statistics:
Adults overweight or obese = 1.9 billion Underweight adults = 462 million Under-fives suffering from wasting = 52 million Children under five born with low birth weight = One in ten
Match the following statements with their corresponding descriptions:
Malnutrition as the main cause of death and disease = Emphasized by Dr. Francesco Branca Cereal-centred food system in Africa = Resulting in inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption Global food systems fueling soaring levels of malnutrition = Highlighted as dysfunctional by Dr. Francesco Branca Deaths among children under five linked to undernutrition = Approximately 45%
Match the following regions with their corresponding statistics on low birth weight among children under five:
Global average = One in ten South Asia = One in four Africa = Not specified North America = Not mentioned
Match the following recommendations with their corresponding calls to action by Dr. Francesco Branca:
Ensure access to the right foods = More must be done Major review into food production and distribution = Called for by Dr. Francesco Branca Increase consumption of fruit and vegetables = Highlighted as lacking in Africa's food system Address dysfunctional global food systems = Causing a world health crisis
Match the following descriptions with their corresponding types of malnutrition:
Low weight for height = Wasting Low height for age = Stunting Low birth weight = Not specified Overweight or obese = Not specified
Learn about the challenges and impact of malnutrition on global health as discussed by leading food health expert Dr. Francesco Branca.
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