The document discusses global hunger and malnutrition, stating that over 15 million children die from hunger each year. It defines hunger and malnutrition and provides statistics on the number of underfed and starving people worldwide. Some key facts presented are that one third of the world is well-fed, one third is underfed, and one third is starving. It also lists several factors contributing to the current global food crisis.

1. Every year over 15 Million children die of hunger.

2. “ Hunger” is defined as a condition in which people do not get enough food to provide the nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water) for active, healthy lives. Malnutrition is defined as a condition resulting from under nutrition or excessive consumption of one or more nutrients that can impair physical and mental health, and cause or by the consequence of infectious disease

3. The World Hunger Organization estimates that: *1/3 of the world is well- fed *1/3 is under-fed *1/3 is starving

4. Three billion people in the world today are trying to survive just on U.S. $2 a day In the U.S. hunger and race are related In 2005 46% African American were chronically hungry 40% Latino children chronically hungry Compared to 16% white children

5. One of twelve people worldwide is malnourished. 160 million children under 5 years of age are starving

6. Afghanistan, Africa, Austria, Bahrain, Belize, Bhutan, Iraq, Jordan, Laos, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Myanmar, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Somalia, Sudan, and Thailand.

7. > For the price of one missile, a school full of hungry children could eat lunch every day for five years .

9. Factors contributing to the current Food crisis include: Rising fuel prices Crops used for biofuels Rising demand for animal feed Political turmoil and conflict Severe global weather patterns Poor environmental practices

10. *Reduced intelligence, anxiety, psychiatric issues, cognitive impairment *Visual disturbances Eyes need vitamin A: orange fruits and vegetables, dark green vegetables. *Bleeding gums/decaying teeth Teeth need calcium: low-fat dairy, leafy green vegetables.

11. Jonise Siméuse feeds her 1-year-old son, Peterson, spoonfuls of enriched porridge at a World Vision mothers club.

13. Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen Hold a Canned Food Drive Make a Home cook meal for a homeless man Go to www.freerice.com Become Vegetarian- helps lower meat consumption and we can plant more vegetables

14. Each time someone answers a question right, Freerice.com donates 20 ounces of rice through the UN World Food Program.

15. Save your change for a month and donate it to a well known organization like UN World Food Program