"In Argentina we have a fairly restrictive diet," assessed FAO director Laura Escuder, who is pleased that there has been

This October 16th was a double celebration for the FAO, because the commemoration of World Food Day coincided with the 80th anniversary of this United Nations agency. Therefore, they organized an extended event in Plaza Lavalle, in the downtown port city, focused on the work of small producers and the need to continue promoting healthy eating in the country. In an interview with Bichos de Campo, María Laura Escuder, a program officer of the agency, pointed out that, although we are still far from eradicating undernourishment and malnutrition, Argentina has a fact to value: "The rate of food insecurity has dropped for the second consecutive year," after having registered very high peaks in the post-pandemic period. However, this positive figure is now combined with several critical points to address, such as obesity and dietary deficiencies in children and adults, which demonstrates that, rather than celebrating, in this food-producing country there is "much to be done to improve ...