BB 47th Coy's Presentation / Slideshow for Citizenship Stage 2 12/30/2013

1. Citizenship Stage 2
Malnutrition Marathon

2. -Malnutrition
Malnutrition is the condition that
results from the lack or excess
amounts of nutrients

3. • Malnutrition can be commonly seen in
South Africa.
• Many other Countries are less likely to
have the condition.

4. 
-Poverty
-People living in poverty are unable to afford
nutritious food for themselves and their families,
this makes them weaker and unable to earn more
money that would help escape poverty.
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-Climate and Weather
-Natural Disasters like floods, tropical storms,
and long periods of droughts causes food
shortages, drought being the most common.

5. ACTS TO STOP MALNUTRITION
-One can make donations occasionally to help in
fighting against hunger around the world.
-Fund Raising for organizations that will help against
hunger.

6. Joe Henry
• Joe Henry is an UAB employee.
(University of Alabama at Birmingham)
• Joe Henry did many strenuous exercises daily to prepare
him for the 26.2 miles marathon and reduce injuries
during the run. He ran 32-33 miles daily for 17 days
straight.
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• He got inspired to do something by seeing people go
above and beyond to make a difference, and Joe hopes to
inspire many during his marathon.
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• The purpose of the marathon is to raise awareness about
Malnutrition around the world, and raise $100,000 for the
World Food Program.

7.  Credits :
- Jason Oh
- Tedrick Fong
- Kim Ng
- David Cruz