by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
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Bangladesh<\/strong> can solve the problem of nutritional deficiency<\/strong>\u00a0through sustainable soil management practices. That’s the view of the promoters of Soils for Nutrition<\/a> project, a FAO<\/strong> led initiative designed to improve the quality of locally produced food. Launched in 2019, with the funding of the German government, the program is also underway in two Sub-Saharan African nations: Malawi<\/strong> and Burkina Faso<\/strong>. In the Asian country, according to the reports <\/a>released in recent weeks, the program is “ais advancing remarkably well over three pilot sites”: the northwestern district of Baliadangi<\/a>, the eastern district of Chandina<\/a> and the western district of Chuadanga<\/a>.<\/p>\n At the center of the project is the role of micronutrients<\/strong>, essential elements such as iron, zinc, folate and vitamins which the human diet is often dramatically lacking. According to most recent estimates<\/a>, this condition affects 30% of the world’s population<\/strong>. That’s more than 2 billion people<\/strong>. Soil degradation is often at the origin of this problem, resulting in the production of fruit, vegetables and cereals with low nutritional content. That’ s the so-called “hidden hunger”, which leads to “dramatic consequences<\/strong>“, the FAO argues. The list includes “low energy levels for the body, reduced immune function, lower work productivity and general capacity”. Also in learning activities. That’ s why best land management practices<\/strong> included in the project may be a solution.<\/p>\n2 billion people are suffering from hidden hunger<\/h5>\n