FAO says 22% of Cambodian children under five are stunted
Poor growth in early childhood can affect children’s health and development.
Thursday 5 November · 14:08 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- FAO says about 22% of Cambodian children under five are stunted. [1][2][3]
- FAO’s country representative said malnutrition and overweight remain challenges in Cambodia. [2]
- The agency called for investment and cooperation across sectors to improve access to safe, nutritious and affordable food. [1][2][3]
What happened
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said about 22% of Cambodian children under five are stunted. Its country representative, Rebekah Bell, said malnutrition and overweight remain challenges. FAO called for wider investment and cooperation to tackle child malnutrition and improve access to nutritious food.
Why it matters
The figures point to a nutrition challenge affecting young children in Cambodia. FAO says broader investment is needed to help people access safe, nutritious and affordable food.
Background
FAO linked investment in nutrition with children’s wellbeing and long-term economic growth.
Key terms
- Stunting
- Poor growth in children, commonly linked to long-term undernutrition.
- Nutrition
- How food and nutrients support health and growth.
- Cross-sector investment
- Funding and action involving several areas, such as health and agriculture.
Sources (3)
[1] Khmer Times FAO ជំរុញឱ្យមានវិធានការដោយផ្ទាល់ដើម្បីដោះស្រាយបញ្ហាកង្វះការលូតលាស់តាំងពីវ័យកុមារភាព 5 Nov Read original [2] Khmer Times FAO៖ កុមារកម្ពុជាក្រោម៥ឆ្នាំ ២២% នៅមានបញ្ហាក្រិន ខណៈជំរុញឱ្យវិនិយោគលើអាហារូបត្ថម្ភ 5 Nov Read original [3] Khmer Times FAO urges direct action against child malnutrition 5 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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