A retrospective of the priority of nutritional security in the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

The global nutrition crisis's continued ascendance highlights agri-food systems' fragility, with worrying trends in all forms of malnutrition. Analyzing, anticipating and understanding the evolution of national nutritional security is essential for the informed and effective development of viable policies and plans that can contribute to its multidimensional assurance. The evaluation of the nutritional profile through the lens of international organizations included the systematic review of reports on global platforms, but also of data on the official pages of national and international structures in which the Republic of Moldova was included. The nutritional profile of the Republic of Moldova is found in a limited number of international reports. It highlights several crucial aspects regarding the diet and health of the population. Information on various indicators and organisms is fragmented and, in some places, it is missing or lacks robustness. Despite some small progress in certain areas, the Republic of Moldova still faces significant challenges in reaching essential nutrition targets. A national nutrition security analysis can help address nutrition disparities to achieve national and international health goals.