Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Directly addresses human development, public health, social justice, and the effectiveness of government welfare programs. It's a cross-cutting issue relevant to GS1 (Society), GS2 (Social Justice, Governance), and GS3 (Food Security, Agriculture).
Protein deficiency, a critical form of malnutrition, arises from inadequate intake of protein, essential for bodily functions, growth, and immunity. Nutrition security, a broader concept, ensures that all people at all times have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.