Are you hungry?
I am sure that we have all felt that uneasy or
painful sensation for a want of food resulting in a strong craving. It is a
natural function for the body to signal towards our bodies that it needs food.
Sometimes, that hunger signal towards the brain isn’t just a result of
starvation; but rather, the result of over eating. The difference between over
eating and starvation is the lack of nutrients that one receives when they are
malnourished. There are two basic types of malnutrition. The first type of
malnutrition is protein – energy malnutrition, or PEM. This type of
malnutrition basically happens when there is a lack of calories and protein.
When world hunger is discussed it refers to this malnutrition type. The second
type of malnutrition is micronutrient – vitamin and mineral – deficiency.
When we talk about the global scale regarding
malnutrition, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates
that nearly 870 million people of the 7.1 billion people in the world, or one
in eight, were suffering from chronic undernourishment in 2010 – 2012. Many of
these places that had severe malnourishment were underdeveloped countries such
as Africa or countries in Latin America – to name a few. These countries lacked
the agriculture or technology to help feed their populations.
Though many underdeveloped countries suffered
malnourishment, it still greatly affects America despite the technological
advancements in America. One must keep in mind that as long as there is
poverty, natural disasters, political problems and war there will be always be
a malnourishment epidemic. Sadly, America is involved with all these causes.
Upon closer
inspection of the hunger epidemic in America, more than 30 million Americans
experience hunger regularly, or are at risk of going hungry, according to the
Child Welfare League of America. Human beings that are affected the most are
children.
Some 13 million American children live in homes with
limited access to food. Furthermore, one in three children receive food
assistance via the food stamp program called the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program – stated by Louisiana State University Agricultural Center.
Along with children, those that can’t afford food will rely upon food banks and
church – sponsored hot meal programs to survive.
Those children that survive every day by just
receiving the minimal nourishment tend to have a harder time adjusting to their
surroundings. In fact, children who are malnourished are more vulnerable to
illnesses and infection. According to Louisiana State University, children who
are malnourished don’t do as well in school while displaying higher levels of
aggression, hyperactivity and anxiety.
Reflect back to the malnourishment epidemic, the one
cause of ending the hunger that we control is poverty. If you would like to end
poverty, and help towards a better future for you and your future generations
then click end malnourishment in America. Together, we can create a better future you and your future
generations.
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