Malnutrition and food insecurity major problems in Pakistan.

Malnutrition and food insecurity are major problems in Pakistan, particularly for women and children. Extreme flooding and other climatic changes have made the situation worse. According to economists, malnutrition costs Pakistan $7.6 billion annually in lost wages, medical costs, and decreased human capital productivity. The main factor that ensures food security is the production of enough staple crops. The nation's food security is ensured by wheat, which is the staple crop. In Pakistan, 98 percent of people consume wheat every day. About 22 million acres are used for the cultivation of wheat, which...