UNICEF: 1 in 4 young children lives in severe food poverty 

Philomena Irene, UNICEF nutrition specialist, speaks to women about food that will boost nutrient intake, in Kaltungo Poshereng, Nigeria, June 2, 2024. UNICEF said June 6 that one in four children under age 5 worldwide is experiencing severe food poverty.

One in four children under age 5 around the world is experiencing severe food poverty and is vulnerable to life-threatening malnutrition, according to a UNICEF report released Thursday.