Dr Joan Matji

Dr. Joan Matji is the Director of Child Nutrition and Development at UNICEF, where she focuses on addressing global childhood obesity and nutrition challenges. Recently, she highlighted the alarming trend of increasing obesity rates among children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, during the World Obesity Forum. She advocates for comprehensive strategies to combat the influence of ultra-processed foods in children's lives, emphasizing the need for better health systems and protective measures.