The topic I chose to write about is malnutrition. This topic is meaningful to me because I hate to watch TV or hear about children who are starving because they do not have food to eat or do not have enough food to eat. It really makes me sad when I think about it. Every child to be able to get enough food to eat so they can grow and develop. I look at my children everyday and I am thankful that I can provide with all the healthy food that they can eat.
I chose to research malnutrition in African and I learned a few things.
-1 in 10 infants die within the first
-1 in 5 children suffer from chronic malnutrition
-More than 12 cases a month of marasmus and kwashiorkor are seen in a clinic in Alexander
-50% of children have calcium, iron, and zinc deficiency
-More than 1 in 5 children are physically stunted due to malnutrition.
www.food4Africa.org
The information that I have learned will motivate me to educate others about malnutrition in the Africa or right here in the United States. People will be able to make the decision if they want to help or not. If I am ever in a situation financially that I can help then I will help.
I am glad that you want to educate others with the information that you have learned, that is a great way to make a difference. I think it is terrible that children are going hungry around the world. It makes me really upset when I think about it. I also think it is great that you want to help and are willing to if you were finacially able to.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to see anyone, especially children, who have little or no food at all. The effects of malnutrition are devastating, and clearly identified with your statistics. It is wonderful that you want to help with this matter. Topics like this make me think back to my childhood and help me realize how fortunate I was, and still am. Thank you for your post!
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