Health Assessment of Nutrient Intake and Food Security

Dear Colleagues,

The latest report pointed out that after COVID-19, the hunger situation of the world's population has deteriorated sharply, and about one-tenth of people face food shortage worldwide. This situation may be related to many factors such as climate, region, culture, etc. Moreover, it should be taken into account that the more severe economic recession triggered by COVID-19 has made food more difficult to obtain. Conflict, extreme weather, etc., are among the situations that can cause food insecurity, and unsafe food and unhealthy eating patterns will affect human health. As hunger continues to spread, it is imperative to control food security. Likewise, nutrient intake is important for maintaining health, especially for those who need special care.

The current situation determines that under the premise of increasing grain production, we also need to ensure the increase in grain production and strive to achieve a win-win situation between grain increase and ecological protection. In addition, many consumers make dietary mistakes, such as eating only processed foods and ignoring whole-grain foods. Excessive processing can lead to the loss of nutrients in grains, which can have detrimental effects on the body. Therefore, in addition to food processing, it is also necessary to change the misunderstanding of consumption, advocate for a scientific diet, and better promote people's comprehensive nutrition and physical health.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their work on food security and nutrition intake related to health assessment, especially in the context of epidemiology, food safety and public health. Submissions are welcome, including, but not limited to the following topics:

• Food security and human health;
• Nutrient intake and chronic disease development;
• Safety concerns for different dietary patterns and related health risks;
• Nutrient intake and daily healthcare for different patients.

Prof. Dr. Ying Xiao
Dr. Xi Yu
Guest Editors

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• sustainable development
• food safety
• eating pattern
• disease
• food processing
• cancer