Latest evidence and research

Evidence informing action

Evidence, facts and figures related to nutrition are measured within SUN Countries and contribute to global estimates. With sound data, policymakers and key stakeholders are able to make informed decisions about nutrition action and prioritise efforts to where they are needed most.

The Global Nutrition Report

The Global Nutrition Report (GNR) is the only independent and comprehensive annual review of the state of the world’s nutrition. It is a multipartner initiative that holds a mirror up to successes and failures at meeting intergovernmental nutrition...

Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates

The UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank inter-agency team regularly updates joint global and regional estimates of child malnutrition. These estimates of prevalence and numbers for child stunting, overweight, wasting and severe wasting are derived by...

Nutrition in the Lancet

The Lancet was founded in 1823 and has strived to make science widely available to positively impact the lives of people. The core belief of its family of renowned medical journals aim to serve society and helps ensure that the best science leads to...

State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) Report

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World is an annual flagship report jointly prepared by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO to inform on progress towards ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition and to provide in depth...