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Food Insecurity in the Global Pandemic
As we approach the eleventh month anniversary of COVID-19 officially being declared a global pandemic, we continue to be browbeaten by many problems affecting a growing global population.
How does a food bank work? And more questions..
COVID-19 update: Need food? Call 1-800-984-3663. What is the mission of food banks? Nobody should ever grow hungry. Silicon Valley Food bank provides nutritious food to more than...
Types of Malnutrition
Malnutrition is defined as the condition in which the body doesn’t obtain the proper amount of nutrients to sustain all of its body organs and functions at a healthy or...
Malnutrition & The Immune System
According to the World Health Organization, 144 million children under the age of 5 suffered from stunted growth and other 47 million were suffering from wasting...
Nutrition and Brain Development
The first few years of an individual’s life are critical years for development, as all experiences and environmental effects play an important role in shaping development for the...
Nourishing Hope: Unraveling the Layers of Food Insecurity
Unraveling the Layers of Food Insecurity: A Silent Crisis in Our Midst In the midst of plenty, a silent crisis looms large – food insecurity. It goes beyond the absence of food;...