On May 11, Thilsted became the first woman of Asian descent to be given the World Food Prize – an award by the World Food Prize Foundation for individuals with trailblazing achievements in food security and innovation. “While I have not done any local consumption surveys here, there is sometimes an imbalance in diets - too much of staple food like rice and too little aquatic food, ” Thilsted says. Increasing the portion of aquatic food like fish and seafood would definitely provide a more nourishing meal, she adds. “There are governments and organisations that realise it is very difficult for some who cannot afford or can’t get access to nutritious food. For those falling behind or suddenly losing their jobs from such tough times, there is a need to provide them with nutritious food.

Source: The Star May 22, 2021 22:52 UTC