Action still needed to end hunger and change food systems — English Level A1

After the UN Food Systems Summit, experts speak out loud.
They say more action is needed worldwide.
The main goal is to end hunger and malnutrition.
Many countries made new plans and promises.
Research groups work to improve crops and animals.
Many children have better food in some places.
Some programs give healthy school meals to children.
But healthy food is still too expensive for many.
Food systems also cause pollution and harm nature.
Experts ask for more money, research and country help.

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summit — a meeting of leaders or experts

malnutrition — not enough good food for health

crop — a plant grown for food

crops

pollution — harmful dirt or chemicals in nature

expert — a person with special knowledge

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