Global Nutrition
Terminology HungerMalnutrition Food insecurity Food security
Malnutrition in the United States Prevalence and distribution Linked with economic and social factors Linked with economic and social factors Jones & Bartlett Publishing, 2010
At risk groups Working poor IsolatedElderlyChildren
Malnutrition in the Developing World Jones & Bartlett Publishing, 2010
Social and Economic Factors Major problems causing hunger Jones & Bartlett Publishing, 2010
Poverty 1.3 billion people currently live on less than one dollar a day 2 billion people are slightly better off (Lupien, 2009)
Current World Situation 800 million: lack adequate access to food 158 million: malnurished children under billion: lack access to safe water
Global Nutrition Issues Farming practices change Urbanization Changing food habits
Health Risks Vitamin A Deficiency Iron deficiency Iodine Deficiency Zinc Deficiency