“We have nearly doubled nutrition-specific funding through our global health programs and we have tripled agriculture funding since 2008, targeting our investments where we can deliver meaningful impact,” said Dr. Shah. “We’ve also been a strong supporter of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, which funds country priorities in agricultural development and nutrition.”

In early June, Dr. Shah announced that over fiscal years 2012-2014, the United States Government will provide more than $1 billion for nutrition-specific interventions, as well as nearly $9 billion for nutrition-sensitive activities. These investments will help prevent stunting in some 2 million children.

“In a world of plentiful, nutritious foods and advanced science, [undernutrition in children] is unacceptable,” said Dr. Shah.

“We can do better. And we can do it together.”