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Amid a sharp rise in food prices\u2014exceeding 50% year-on-year\u2014millions of vulnerable Iranian families are struggling to access nutritious food. Recent data show over 12% of children under five suffer from wasting, while 18% of school-aged children face overweight or obesity.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

UNICEF is working closely with the Iranian government to combat child malnutrition through:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nutrition data collection and analysis for children aged 0\u201318
\n\u2022 Integration of nutrition care into the primary health system
\n\u2022 Strategic food fortification and supplementation
\n\u2022 Development of national dietary guidelines for school-age children<\/p>\n

A 2021 survey across eight food-insecure provinces revealed widespread zinc and vitamin A & D deficiencies among children under five.<\/p>\n

As economic hardship grows, the import of essential commodities such as grains, wheat, oils, and feedstock remains a key lever in maintaining national food security and improving child nutrition outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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