This is an issue that seems to get alot of attention around the holidays but as you all know it is happening year round in our country and in other countries as well.
It is frustrating to me that so many have to go hungry. The lack of nutrition has such a huge impact on children and their ability to develop their mind and body.
How does hunger affect children and families? Without adequate calories and a diverse diet consisting of grains, fruits, vegetables and proteins that provide the appropriate vitamins and nutrients, families become malnourished, with children and women being the most vulnerable. Children especially need an adequate diet for growth and development. Acute malnutrition results in significant weight loss or even death.
Chronic, or long-term, malnutrition, even at mild levels, can increase susceptibility to diseases like diarrhea, malaria, and measles. Chronic malnutrition contributes to the deaths of 6.5 million children per year around the world. Chronic malnutrition of children under two often results in stunting -- reduced height and permanently diminished physical and mental capacity. Stunting negatively impacts the health and productivity of current and future generations.
Feel free to visit this website to find out more info. or to sponsor a child in support of good health and happiness.
http://www.savethechildren.org/programs/hunger-malnutrition/hunger-and-famine.html
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Hi Karla, What an important issue to deal with. My classes go over world hunger, causes, effects, etc. We always do the Uncief treat or trick to help out some. I heard of a food product that is really helping Blumpy Nut or something like that. It is a peanut butter base with extra nutrients added to it. It does not need refrig. or cooking so not perishable and the kids like it. According to the news report I heard,it was really making a difference in saving lives where it was being disbursed.
An important topic to consider this time of year as we fill our stomachs with sweets we really do not need. If we could just spread out the plenty that we enjoy to those in need.
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