JUNK FOOD: THE NEW FACE OF MALNUTRITION
As part of UNICEF’s approach to tackle rising rates of overweight and obesity in the developing world, Highway Child photographers captured unhealthy food environments in 12 countries around the world.
Yusuf Yazeedh, 4, eating a pizza after swimming and fishing at the beach.
©UNICEF/Khemka (Highway Child)
A child buys a snack from a sweet shop near his school in Male, Maldives.
©UNICEF/Khemka (Highway Child)
10-year-old Allison at her local market in Santiago, Chile, where ultra-processed foods are more readily available than healthy options.
©UNICEF/Goupil (Highway Child)
A common sight in vulnerable neighborhoods of Santiago, Chile. Often, family excursions are centred around eating at the neighbor's fried food stand.
©UNICEF/Goupil (Highway Child)
Netra, 14, at her parent's sweets and beverages shop in Delhi, India.
©UNICEF/Madheshiya (Highway Child)
Children pass a sweets shop in Delhi, India.
©UNICEF/Madheshiya (Highway Child)
Micaella, 8, walks among the candy aisles at a popular supermarket chain in Lima, Peru. She chooses the candies on display that are within reach of her height.
©UNICEF/Goupil (Highway Child)
In Iquitos, Peru, amid large billboards advertising fast food and eye-catching for children, adults and teenagers enjoy "combos" of chicken and french fries on a Sunday night.
©UNICEF/Goupil (Highway Child)