The document discusses global hunger and malnutrition, stating that over 15 million children die from hunger each year. It defines hunger and malnutrition and provides statistics on the number of underfed and starving people worldwide. Some key facts presented are that one third of the world is well-fed, one third is underfed, and one third is starving. It also lists several factors contributing to the current global food crisis.
2. “ Hunger” is defined as a condition in which people do not get enough food to provide the nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water) for active, healthy lives. Malnutrition is defined as a condition resulting from under nutrition or excessive consumption of one or more nutrients that can impair physical and mental health, and cause or by the consequence of infectious disease
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6. Afghanistan, Africa, Austria, Bahrain, Belize, Bhutan, Iraq, Jordan, Laos, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Myanmar, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Somalia, Sudan, and Thailand.
7. > For the price of one missile, a school full of hungry children could eat lunch every day for five years .
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10. *Reduced intelligence, anxiety, psychiatric issues, cognitive impairment *Visual disturbances Eyes need vitamin A: orange fruits and vegetables, dark green vegetables. *Bleeding gums/decaying teeth Teeth need calcium: low-fat dairy, leafy green vegetables.
11. Jonise Siméuse feeds her 1-year-old son, Peterson, spoonfuls of enriched porridge at a World Vision mothers club.
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14. Each time someone answers a question right, Freerice.com donates 20 ounces of rice through the UN World Food Program.
15. Save your change for a month and donate it to a well known organization like UN World Food Program