The MCCHE is a world leader in promoting the development of a novel, integrative approach to science, policy and innovation for solutions to complex nutrition and health challenges. These challenges include the persistent problem of hunger and under-nutrition, and the growing worldwide epidemic of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. Since 2001, the MCCHE has forged an unprecedented worldwide alliance of scientists, food-industry executives, healthcare leaders and policy makers to achieve a more prosperous and healthy future for all, especially the most vulnerable communities in the world.