In the context of growing inequality between countries, regions, large agglomerations and small towns, the problem of nutrition and health of migrants is of particular importance. The relevance of the problem under study is due to the fact that modern migration is an important social process that affects the demographic distribution, social and economic development of countries and regions hosting migrants. In the article, based on a comparative analysis, guaranteed provision of necessary food products has been established, and the availability of products should be not only physical, but also economic, that is, migrants should have an independent financial opportunity to purchase them in sufficient quantity and proper quality, and not only to maintain vital functions, but also to maintain a habitual diet and lifestyle. which they had earlier in their country of origin (taking into account the preferences of a particular food, the peculiarities of national cuisine, traditions and food culture). The authors of the article have developed a conceptual model reflecting the relationship between factors affecting the diet and nutritional status of migrants after resettlement, and have proposed effective measures aimed at retaining migrants in less developed countries (regions) that can contribute to economic development and improve the quality of life of migrants. The practical significance of the study of the current state of nutrition of migrants lies in its ability to provide practical recommendations for government agencies of the Russian Federation in the field of forming an effective migration policy in the context of food security and developing effective strategies for retaining migrants.

global challenges, health, healthy eating, quality of life of the population, migrants, nutrition, migration processes, food culture, food security, regions.