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

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.

• Micronutrient deficiency affects billions of people worldwide
• The Green Revolution has led to soil degradation and micronutrient depletion, impacting human health
• Agrochemical exposure is associated with obesity and diabetes
• The text advocates for a radical overhaul of the food system, promoting food sovereignty and agroecological practices.