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This study provides a historical overview of nutrition and health trends in the Middle East, examining the impact of urbanization, globalization, and socioeconomic shifts on dietary habits and public health.
Findings show that obesity, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and micronutrient deficiencies are on the rise, despite the region having a high dietary energy surplus. The study highlights inequities in health access, with wealthy nations experiencing high obesity rates, while countries like Afghanistan face extreme undernutrition. The authors emphasize urgent policy reforms to address the region’s nutrition transition.
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