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The Global Crisis of Micronutrient Deficiency and the Need for Food System Overhaul

Sick to Death: Unhealthy Food and Failed Technologies đź”—

Colin Todhunter The world is experiencing a micronutrient food and health crisis. Micronutrient deficiency now affects billions of people. Micronutrients are key vitamins and minerals and deficienc…

The text discusses the global crisis of micronutrient deficiency, caused by the increased reliance on ultra-processed foods and modern food crop production methods. It explores the impact of the Green Revolution on soil degradation and micronutrient depletion, leading to health issues such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. The author highlights the decline in essential nutrients in crops and the association of agrochemical exposure with obesity and diabetes. The text emphasizes the need for a radical overhaul of the food system, advocating for food sovereignty, agroecological practices, and local markets to create healthy food, people, and societies.

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