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<p>The UK Government has been a global leader on nutrition since we hosted the first
Nutrition for Growth Summit in 2013.</p><p> </p><p>Earlier this month the Secretary
of State for International Development committed to prioritise ending preventable
deaths of mothers, new-born babies and children in the developing world by 2030. Addressing
malnutrition is critical and central to this ambition. Improving nutrition in developing
countries is also key for achieving at least 12 of the Sustainable Development Goals.</p><p>
</p><p>Since 2015 DFID has reached 60 million women, adolescent girls and young children
with nutrition services – including lifesaving treatment for child wasting, support
for breastfeeding and new crop varieties that are rich in essential nutrients.</p><p>
</p><p>We are working with the Government of Japan to help prepare for the Nutrition
for Growth Summit in December 2020. The Summit will be an important opportunity to
set the world on the path towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal target
to end malnutrition in all its forms by 2030.</p><p> </p><p>We will be looking closely
over the coming months at what further commitment the UK can make at the 2020 Summit
to contribute to this important goal.</p>
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