A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Nutritional security is crucial for public health in Moldova, a country facing a dual burden of malnutrition - undernutrition alongside rising obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Despite progress in food availability, challenges in dietary quality and health outcomes remain. This study eva...
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| description | Nutritional security is crucial for public health in Moldova, a country facing a dual burden of malnutrition - undernutrition alongside rising obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Despite progress in food availability, challenges in dietary quality and health outcomes remain. This study evaluates Moldova's nutritional profile using national and international data. The main goal is to assess the current state of nutritional security in Moldova, identify policy and data gaps, and propose recommendations to improve dietary quality and combat NCDs through effective policies and data-driven actions. A systematic review of reports from international organizations, such as the Global Nutrition Report (GNR) and The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI), as well as national policy documents, was conducted for the period 2015–2024. Key indicators such as food insecurity, obesity, anemia, and micronutrient deficiencies were analyzed. The effectiveness of national programs like the National Program in the Field of Food and Nutrition (2014–2020) was also assessed. Moldova shows high rates of food insecurity (24.7%), anemia in women (26.1%), and obesity (23.0% in 2022). Fragmented data and the lack of a centralized monitoring system hinder progress. Addressing Moldova's nutritional challenges requires a centralized monitoring system, improved data collection, and a comprehensive national nutrition strategy aligned with global standards. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4be58e4e1de14c34b9fcd52ed85a55562025-08-20T03:31:16ZengTechnical University of MoldovaJournal of Social Sciences2587-34902587-35042025-03-0181105115https://doi.org/10.52326/jss.utm.2025.8(1).07A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVASIMINIUC, Rodica0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4257-1840ȚURCANU, Dinu1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5540-4246SIMINIUC, Sergiu2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1531-1560Technical University of Moldova, 168, Stefan cel Mare Blvd, Chisinau, Republic of MoldovaTechnical University of Moldova, 168, Stefan cel Mare Blvd, Chisinau, Republic of MoldovaTechnical University of Moldova, 168, Stefan cel Mare Blvd, Chisinau, Republic of MoldovaNutritional security is crucial for public health in Moldova, a country facing a dual burden of malnutrition - undernutrition alongside rising obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Despite progress in food availability, challenges in dietary quality and health outcomes remain. This study evaluates Moldova's nutritional profile using national and international data. The main goal is to assess the current state of nutritional security in Moldova, identify policy and data gaps, and propose recommendations to improve dietary quality and combat NCDs through effective policies and data-driven actions. A systematic review of reports from international organizations, such as the Global Nutrition Report (GNR) and The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI), as well as national policy documents, was conducted for the period 2015–2024. Key indicators such as food insecurity, obesity, anemia, and micronutrient deficiencies were analyzed. The effectiveness of national programs like the National Program in the Field of Food and Nutrition (2014–2020) was also assessed. Moldova shows high rates of food insecurity (24.7%), anemia in women (26.1%), and obesity (23.0% in 2022). Fragmented data and the lack of a centralized monitoring system hinder progress. Addressing Moldova's nutritional challenges requires a centralized monitoring system, improved data collection, and a comprehensive national nutrition strategy aligned with global standards.https://press.utm.md/index.php/jss/article/view/2025-8-1-07anemiafood insecuritynational nutrition strategynon-communicable diseasesobesitypublic health |
| spellingShingle | SIMINIUC, Rodica ȚURCANU, Dinu SIMINIUC, Sergiu A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA Journal of Social Sciences anemia food insecurity national nutrition strategy non-communicable diseases obesity public health |
| title | A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA |
| title_full | A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA |
| title_fullStr | A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA |
| title_full_unstemmed | A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA |
| title_short | A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA |
| title_sort | retrospective analysis of nutritional security in the republic of moldova |
| topic | anemia food insecurity national nutrition strategy non-communicable diseases obesity public health |
| url | https://press.utm.md/index.php/jss/article/view/2025-8-1-07 |
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