Why we should treat food like medicine
More people than ever are expected to suffer from diet-related illnesses as access to nutritious food becomes less secure.
It’s a problem that will affect both developed and less developed nations too. In larger economies, there might be enough calories available but some people consume too few important nutrients, leading to the phenomenon of “hidden hunger”.
But food has the power to prevent and even treat diseases. In this episode of Follow the Food, James Wong meets the scientists growing new nutritious crops that could save lives.
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