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“It is unacceptable that more than 1 billion people are hungry every day while another billion are obese.” quote by Paul Polman
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“It is unacceptable that more than 1 billion people are hungry every day while another billion are obese.”

Paul Polman

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Source Speech: UN Climate Summit, 2019

Global inequality in food distribution is unacceptable.

In simple terms: Too many hungry, too many obese.

Key Takeaway

Address systemic food inequity.

Themes

hunger obesity inequality

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

advocacy philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • food aid programs
  • nutrition education

Key Concepts

sustainability public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can reduce both hunger and obesity?
  • How can individuals contribute to equitable food systems?
A Different Perspective

Complex causes require coordinated action.

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