malnutrition
These Mystery Food Pellets Are São Paulo’s Attempt to Combat Hunger
The program has drawn criticism from nutrition experts.
News of Zealand: More Kiwi Kids Are Suffering Malnutrition
Plus the navy called in to help with fuel crisis and Jacinda Ardern defends water tax.
This Project Wants to Halve Europe's Food Waste By 2030
That’s 44 million tonnes of food saved from the bin.
What Does a 16-Year Hunger Strike Do to Your Body?
On Tuesday, Irom "Mengoubi" Chanu Sharmila of Manipur in northeast India ended her nearly 16-year hunger strike by licking a smudge of honey off of her hand, but what effect has the strike had on her body?
Olympic Athletes' Leftover Food Is Being Used to Feed Rio’s Poor
Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura and social entrepreneur David Hertz have launched a scheme for surplus Olympic Village food to be turned into meals for Rio’s favelas.
A New Global Report Says That One Third of People Are Malnourished
The 2016 Global Nutrition Report, written by more than 100 food policy experts worldwide, has found that many countries suffer from “serious levels” of both undernutrition and obesity.
'Vast Majority' of Child and Adolescent Deaths Worldwide Are Preventable
Although some countries are making progress toward lower childhood mortality, others are failing to reduce preventable deaths from diarrheal disease, respiratory illnesses, and neonatal conditions, according a new report.
A Harvard Professor Says "Starving Africa" Cliches Are Being Used to Promote GM Foods
Sheila Jasanoff, a professor at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government recently argued that clichés of a “Starving Africa” are being used to push genetically modified foods as a cure for malnutrition.
Privileged Wives in North Korea Are Apparently Using Meth to Lose Weight
A report suggests that methamphetamine is increasingly becoming a weight loss drug of choice among a select few within North Korea.
Ebola's Youngest Victims: Liberian Children Face New Health Challenges As Outbreak Subsides
Liberian mothers kept their children away from clinics during the Ebola outbreak, leading to an increase in malnutrition and a decrease in vaccination rates.