World hunger and malnutrition remain devastating problems, affecting nearly 30% of humanity. Malnutrition causes 60% of deaths among children under 5 in developing countries and contributes to increased risk of chronic disease. While undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies persist, chronic diseases linked to obesity are emerging globally as a major public health threat, dominating mortality in 5 of 6 WHO regions. The WHO calls for addressing the whole spectrum of malnutrition as both a human need and basic right.