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lilldybug07

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List the root causes of malnutrition in developing countries.

Question 2

Discuss the priority problem areas related to malnutrition in developing countries.



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Answer to Question 1

 Poverty
 Low levels of education
 Discrimination against females
 Inequitable distribution of the food supply
 HIV/AIDS epidemic
 Lack of economic opportunities
 Racism, ethnocentrism
 Low agricultural productivity
 Poor and corrupt governance
 Unsafe water due primarily to the ravages of nature

Answer to Question 2

1 . Childhood protein-calorie malnutrition
2 . Vitamin deficiencies: vitamin A, folate
3 . Mineral deficiencies: iodine, iron, zinc
4 . Lack of breastfeeding
5 . Alcohol abuse
6 . Overweight and obesity
7 . Insufficient physical activity
8 . Low vegetable and fruit intake
9 . Malnutrition and increased complications from HIV/AIDS
10 . Poor nutritional status of women of childbearing age



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