Thirty years ago, malnutrition and a lack of basic childcare meant infant mortality rates were high in Brazil – 8.3% in 1980. But while hunger now only affects 6.9% of the population, this doesn't mean they're healthy. Far from it, in fact: 51% of the country is overweight.

Parents are often critical of McDonald's for offering unhealthy food and targeting kids with its adverts. To rectify this, it has released the Happy Studio app to help children develop their personal skills. Will this improve the fast food giant’s reputation and get parents on board?

In Brazil, 52.6% of men and 44.7% of women are overweight, while 15% of the entire population is obese. In an attempt to combat this, government officials are set to invest over $1 billion to offer people free access to regular exercise, with plans for 4,000 new gyms.

Brazil's new easy-to-follow food guidelines prioritise well-being. Rather than focusing on specific nutrients, they emphasise the broader picture of dietary health and suggest sensible, positive ways to eat better such as ‘don’t multitask while eating’ and ‘eat in company when possible’.