National Policies and Plans to Address the Dual Burden of Malnutrition

The brief reviews national policies and plans in 29 countries to address the dual burden of malnutrition, which includes both undernutrition and overweight/obesity. The review assesses the availability and content of policies related to nutrition, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and food security, and identifies gaps and opportunities for improvement. The brief provides recommendations for country governments to harmonize policy and increase prioritization of double-duty actions that address both undernutrition and overweight/obesity.