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The ancient Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates once said: “We are what we eat.” This statement remains relevant today: human health depends directly on one’s diet. To this end, a three-day technical workshop on the development of healthy dietary guidelines took place from 20 to 22 May. The event was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the multi-country project “Multisectoral Policy Recommendations for Addressing Malnutrition from an Agrifood System Perspective", aimed at improving nutrition and transforming Central Asian food systems through enhanced cross-sectoral collaboration. Key national and regional experts in nutrition, agriculture, and health from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan gathered in Bishkek, the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, to discuss progress achieved, highlight national successes and strengthen regional cooperation in addressing malnutrition from an agrifood systems perspective. Reflecting on Hippocrates’ message, participants symbolically named the most popular dishes in their respective countries at the beginning of the workshop. “Good nutrition is the foundation upon which healthy societies and sustainable national development are built,” said Oleg Guchgeldiyev, FAO Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic, in his welcome remarks. “By developing locally adapted dietary guidelines, we connect healthy diets with sustainable agriculture and climate resilience, drawing...