Fatshimetrie: The crucial importance of healthy and nutritious food in the modern world
In a world where the challenges related to the availability of healthy and nutritious food are increasingly worrying, it is crucial to raise awareness on the importance of choosing quality foods for our individual and collective well-being. The recent celebration of World Food Day highlighted the urgent need to act to ensure that everyone has access to adequate food.
In an interview in Goma, North Kivu, experts highlighted the importance of healthy food in our daily lives. Claude Kalinga, communications officer for the World Food Programme in the DRC, stressed the crucial role of consumers in promoting healthy diets. He called on the government to step up its efforts to combat inequality, poverty and increase the availability of nutritious foods.
World Food Day, this year under the theme “The right to food for a better life and future”, aims to raise awareness and promote concrete actions in favor of food security. It is essential to guarantee everyone the right to nutritious and accessible food, in accordance with the principles of human rights and international covenants.
In a world where food diversity, nutrition, affordability, accessibility and food security are major issues, it is essential to strengthen policies aimed at improving the quality of our food. The World Food Programme in the DRC is committed to fighting hunger and malnutrition by guaranteeing everyone access to safe, nutritious and affordable food.
However, this mission faces many challenges, particularly in areas affected by armed conflict. The war of aggression imposed on the DRC by Rwanda has plunged many families into acute food insecurity, compromising their access to the resources needed to feed themselves properly.
It is therefore imperative to strengthen actions aimed at promoting healthy and nutritious food for all. This involves promoting sustainable agriculture, combating food waste and raising awareness among populations about the importance of making responsible food choices.
Ultimately, the issue of healthy and nutritious food must be at the heart of our society’s concerns. By ensuring everyone has access to quality food, we contribute not only to our individual well-being, but also to building a better future for all.