Position Statement: Global Human Suffering and Crisis
The Nutrition Society condemns the deliberate withholding of access to adequate supplies of nutritionally appropriate food in any situation or scenario. Lack of access to essential nutrients and energy not only has immediate impacts on health, but also on the physical and mental development of growing children, as well as long-term risk of developing chronic health conditions. There is also significant evidence of potential impacts on the health of future generations. The Society believes all those involved in conflicts and disputes around the world must take all the essential actions to ensure adequate supplies of nutritionally appropriate food and water to all populations, particularly, pregnant and lactating women, children and the elderly.
Board of Trustees
20 June 2025