Food inflation may expose children to obesity risk, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR: The prevailing rise in food prices or food inflation, as well as supply chain issues, may disrupt access to balanced diets, according to experts who fear that this may have repercussions on people’s health.

The B40 group, who are most impacted by food inflation and forced to tighten their belts, may be compelled to make unhealthy food choices and the experts fear that this may expose their children, in particular, to the risk of developing conditions such as obesity and diabetes.