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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) stand at a pivotal point in their nutrition and food security trajectory. The region faces a complex paradox; a coexistence of rising obesity and persistent hunger. While malnutrition and food insecurity continue to impact conflict-affected areas, urban regions are witnessing a surge in obesity and diet-related diseases driven by changing lifestyles, ultra-processed foods, and rapid digital transformation of food systems. According to UNICEF’s latest report, “Feeding Profit: How Food Environments are Failing Children,” obesity among school-aged children and adolescents in MENA has more ...