Global NutritionGlobal Nutrition

TerminologyTerminology

HungerHunger

MalnutritionMalnutrition

Food insecurityFood insecurity

Food securityFood security

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Malnutrition in the United StatesMalnutrition in the United States

Prevalence and distributionPrevalence and distribution Linked with economic and social factorsLinked with economic and social factors

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At risk groupsAt risk groups

Working poorWorking poor

IsolatedIsolated

ElderlyElderly

ChildrenChildren

Malnutrition in the Developing Malnutrition in the Developing WorldWorld

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Social and Economic FactorsSocial and Economic Factors

Major problems causing hungerMajor problems causing hunger

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PovertyPoverty

1.3 billion people currently live on less 1.3 billion people currently live on less than one dollar a daythan one dollar a day

2 billion people are slightly better off2 billion people are slightly better off

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(Lupien, 2009)

Current World SituationCurrent World Situation

800 million800 million: lack adequate access to food: lack adequate access to food

158 million158 million: malnurished children under 5: malnurished children under 5

1.2 billion1.2 billion: lack access to safe water: lack access to safe water

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Global Nutrition IssuesGlobal Nutrition Issues

Farming practices changeFarming practices change

UrbanizationUrbanization

Changing food habitsChanging food habits

Health RisksHealth Risks

Vitamin A DeficiencyVitamin A Deficiency

Iron deficiencyIron deficiency

Iodine DeficiencyIodine Deficiency

Zinc DeficiencyZinc Deficiency

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